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Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Reviews of Mountain Gorilla View

Wildlife sightings and reviews

120 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mountain Gorilla View and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 30 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Mountain Gorilla View.
Mountain Gorilla

100% success

Buffalo

28% success

Elephant

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

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Arrival date
BJS from WA
USA

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Jan 2025
"The rooms have great potential. They just need some refurbishing.

The shower didn't work (I helped them replace the shower head). A ceiling light needed to be replaced, but the new bulb only lasted a day. For some reason, dinner on the last night was delayed almost an hour with no explanation.

The staff is extremely friendly and goes out of their way to be helpful. Sometimes too helpful. First someone drops off firewood, then someone drops off toilet paper, then someone stops by to start the fire in the fireplace, then someone stops by to turn down the beds, then someone stops by to put hot water bottles under the quilt. All in one evening.

Every evening there is a short cultural dance show out on the lawn that varied each night. Tips are appreciated but not required.

Upon returning to the lodge after our treks, we were greeted at the lobby where we took our boots off and put on provided sandals.
Our boots were taken for cleaning and returned to our room a short time later. Outstanding!" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

Multiple sightings

John
Australia

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 12 Jan 2025
"The lodge is adequate. Comfortable bed, and nice to have fireplaces, which the team come and lit for you. The food was good — though not exceptional. But all depends on what you are used to. They now charge for use of gathers, which at $5 USD a day seemed excessive, especially when they were free. Plan ahead and bring your own if you are doing multiple days." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Service:
Good
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs Stone
Dorset

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 20 Sep 2024
"Great location via a long rough track. Well spread out with individual stone bungalows. We had an electric heater with an option of a coal fire which we declined in view of previous comments re charcoal.

Hot water bottles were put in the bed at night and were very much appreciated. The main building was quite cold in the evenings.

The food was buffet style, hot food was only warm and the meat dishes tended to be dry. The homemade soup each day was delicious, good range of salad / fruit.
Staff were very attentive.

Boots were cleaned after each trek to a high standard.

Wine was very expensive - 12000 RWD fr compared to 5000 at the other lodges." See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

10 sightings

Mr N & Mrs S
UK

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 15 Aug 2024
"We received a warm welcome on arrival at the lodge and immediately appreciated its peaceful position, in lovely grounds, with beautiful views of the volcano.

Our room was pleasantly sited, well spaced from any others. With plenty of sitting space, a large bed each, a lovely log fire each evening and hot water bottles, it was very comfortable and cosy. The large bathroom was a bit chilly in the early morning, but there was always plenty of hot water.

The food was rather variable At its best, notably two lunches when we had a small a la carte choice, it was very good, enhanced by eating outside in the sunshine. At other times it was disappointing, particularly a couple of the evening buffets when the food was not as hot as we would like.

The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Having our boots cleaned every day was a bonus, and I really appreciated the foot and leg massage after each trek. We very much enjoyed the dancing and singing by the visiting group.

All in all, a good choice of accommodation." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Buffalo

1 sighting

Mountain Gorilla

2 sightings

Steve/Val
Los angeles

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 29 Jun 2024
"Simple hotel conveniently located close to the Park Headquarter.

Staff was very friendly and the food was ok overall.

The only main issue was a constant unpleasant smell in the bathroom." See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

2 sightings

S&S
Brighton

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 19 Jun 2024
"Staff were friendly and helpful.

Nice setting.

Room was fine." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

Multiple sightings

The D Family
France

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 29 Jan 2024
"The lodge is well located on the edge of the national park, down a dirt track away from the town, with beautiful views over the volcanoes. The staff are friendly and welcoming and try to do their best. However the lodge feels very dated, the rooms are basic and the food is average. Still worth staying there as there are few other options nearby, but the place could do with full rennovation." See all these reviews: 6n in Kenya; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Poor
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

9 sightings

FamilyB
Los Altos

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 2 Jan 2024
"The staff at this property could not have been nicer or more helpful.

This is a very basic place, however. Dark and unattractive, the rooms are individual cabins heated by a space heater and wood fireplace. The food isn’t great and there’s no wifi in the rooms.

The bathrooms are large with great showers, and the hotel will rent jackets, gloves, gaiters for the gorilla hike.

This is a very basic, rustic accommodation with a very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya; 3n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor

Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Facilities:
Poor
Service:
Average
Activities:
Poor
Sightings Report

Mountain Gorilla

10 sightings

Kris
Arizona

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

4 nights Arrived 15 Oct 2023
"My room was very nice and an excellent view.

The staff were very accommodating and friendly. They provided me with vegetarian options.

My driver Kennith was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr S.
Albuquerque

"Mountain Gorilla View Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 21 Jul 2023
"The food could be improved, Breakfast was fine and ala carte was ok but the dinner buffet was not so good.

Lock boxes in the room would be welcome. We had to carry our valuables with us on the treks. Leaving wallets, passports, and simple jewelry at the front desk is a hassle." See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
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120 reviews of Mountain Gorilla View by travellers since August 2007
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