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Silverback Lodge
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24 guest reviews analysed
Fifth St, Kampala, Bwindi, Western Region, 12345, UG · Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 24 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.
Best for
- adventure
- wellness
- couples
- remote escape
About Silverback Lodge
Silverback Lodge is a 12-room luxury eco-lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. The property includes Engagi Restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Wellness offerings include Wellnest spa treatments set amid the forest and full butler service from arrival to farewell. The lodge provides front-row access to mountain gorilla trekking and sits 28 km from Kisoro Airport (KXO). The property is listed as 5 stars and combines fine dining with on-site spa and fitness facilities.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its location in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a 12-room capacity, 5 stars classification and services such as Engagi Restaurant, Wellnest spa, bar, fitness centre and butler service, plus proximity to Kisoro Airport (KXO), 28 km away.
Key facts
- Keys
- 12 rooms
- Type
- Remote
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant
- Bar — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Bar
Rooms
- Butler service — evidence: Butler service from arrival to farewell—your personal host is always on hand.
Wellness
- Spa — Enjoy a spa treatment, immersed in nature’s tranquillity.
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Gym
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
-1.0521, 29.6201Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXOprimary | Kisoro AirportKisoro · Small | 28 km | ≈ 46 min | Fly here |
| KHX | Savannah AirstripKihihi · Medium | 38 km | ≈ 60 min | Fly here |
| GOM | Goma International AirportGoma · Large | 80 km | ≈ 115 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields