OUR ECO-LODGE IN BWINDI
A peaceful haven nestled in
the Ugandan wilderness
Located on the edges of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest hills, Agandi Uganda is situated in Ruhija, at 2500 m high, one of the four entry points to the National Park known for its amazing moutain gorillas.
Our Eco-lodge is the only one with a 180° panoramic view over an outstanding landscape composed by the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the green and colourful hills and the long chain of Volcanoes from Uganda, Rwanda and Republic Democratic of Congo.
Stay in one of our 8 cottages, built with local materials and shaped by skilled local artisans, to experience an authentic living with all the confort you need.
Enjoy our campsite, perfect for adventurers !
Embark on guided activities like hiking through the lush rainforest, observing mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park, or simply relax on the terrace of our Bar & Restaurant enjoying an amazing 180° view and a delicious meal prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Agandi Uganda offers an unforgettable experience of pristine nature and a warm welcome.
OUR HOUSING OPTIONS
A SUSTAINABLE CONCEPT
At Agandi Eco-lodge in Bwindi we do care about the environment.
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Environment respect
Our Eco-lodge is designed and managed to minimize its environmental impact.
We prioritize natural materials, renewable energy, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.
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Sustainable tourism
The concept of our Eco-lodge is part of a sustainable tourism approach, aiming to reduce traveler's ecological footprint while supporting local communities.
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Immersive experience
By staying in our Eco-lodge, visitors are invited to reconnect with nature and discover the richness of a particular ecosystem.
How do we do in Agandi ?
Energy management
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We maximize the use of renewable energies like solar and we use energy efficient equipment.
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Visitors will find renewable electricity for their personal electric devices.
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​We use improved cook-stoves for cooking and produce our own briquettes (waste to energy) to avoid firewood consumption.
Water management
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We pay an important attention to water as Ruhija is not connected to the water supply network.
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We harvest rainwater even if climate change is not helping.
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We treat all our wastewater onsite.
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We sensitize our guests on reasonable usage of water.
Waste management
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We do our best effort to sort out our own waste, even if it is still a challenge in Uganda, especially plastic and we do a lot of prevention.
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We do our own compost and produce briquettes from our biowastes.
Food production
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We produce our own food (fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, …) according to the season in our fresh garden.
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The staff is trained to permaculture.
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No chemicals.
Eco-design policy
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We design, construct and operate low-impact Eco-lodge.
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Our accommodations are all made with local materials (wood, grass, papyrus, river & volcanic stones...).
Community support
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We feature sustainable building materials and offer authentic cultural experiences, such as learning about pygmies traditions, dances, and forest conservation practices.
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We organize workshops with local artisans such as tailors, weavers, and farmers, where tourists can learn about traditional crafts and purchase handmade goods. This not only promotes cultural heritage but also helps generate income for local artisans.
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Profits are shared among local community members, including pygmies, farmers, and artisans, to ensure equitable benefits from tourism.