Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Rushaga
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Rushaga Bwindi provides Luxury Cottages, with en-suite facilities and a private balcony to enjoy the spectacular views of Bwindi Forest and beautiful surrounding landscapes.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge derived its name from the local Rufumbira dialect ichumbi which means‘ a cool, comfortable home ‘.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is located in Rushaga, Kisoro at a distance of just a 10 minutes’ walk to Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge has aspectacular views of the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park right from your room! It is designed to provide you with high end comfort and relaxation to be able to enjoy your Gorilla tracking experience, birding watching and enjoy forest life surrounded by impressive landscape.
Rushaga sector has over 5 gorilla families and it’s one of the easily accessible sectors of Bwindi making it a popular Bwindi forest gorilla trekking point. The availability of luxury accommodation such as Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge further makes it stand out.
Accommodation at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi provides 13 Luxury Cottages with each cottage having en-suite facilities with hot showers and a private balcony to enjoy the spectacular view of Bwindi forest and beautiful landscapes.
Main House
The main house at Ichumbi gorilla lodge gives a 360 view of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The main building is strategically located with breathtaking views to give extraordinary access to the massive Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The main building seated on top of a hill, you will not only have the incredible views but abundance of clean fresh air directly from the forest.
The main building has a restaurant, bar with easy access to the cottages, parking yard, and a road that takes you right to the briefing point of the Rushaga gate in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Being in a mountainous country side, the lodge harvests rain water which is collected in large water tanks.
Amenities at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Restaurant
Mini bar
WiFi
Standby Generator
Parking
Balcony
Hot Shower
Bed & Breakfast
Airport pickup
How to get to Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
From Kigali to Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Access from Kigali-Rwanda, is about 4 to 5 hours by road depending on delays spent at border crossing.
From Entebbe or Kampala to Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Access from Entebbe/Kampala, is 8-10 hours by road.
By air to Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
You can also travel by air. Aerolink operates scheduled domestic flights to Kisoro Airstrip. Chartered flights can also be arranged.
Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi can arrange airport pick up and drop off to Kisoro airstrip
Activities to do at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Gorilla trekking
Track the magnificent mountain gorillas in the wild from Rushaga sector of Bwindi to get a once in a lifetime opportunity to get close and interact with the mountain gorillas for one full hour.
Gorilla habituation
Get a chance to join a team of researchers in Bwindi forest as they do their work to monitor and habituate the mountain gorillas in Bwindi for a period of 6 hours in a day. Get premium access to the gorillas as you follow researchers and trackers to spend time with the gorillas in Bwindi forest.
Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga gorilla park
Trek the golden monkeys in Uganda from Mgahinga gorilla national park afew kilometers from Ichumbi gorilla lodge Rushaga
Hiking the Virunga volcanoes
Test your fitness hiking any of the Virunga volcanoes from Uganda including Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga and Mount Sabinyo. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Mutanda, Rwanda and DR Congo from the Virunga volcanoes.
Other Activities to do during your stay at Ichumbi gorilla lodge Rushaga
Birding in Rushaga
With numerous bird species, enjoy birding in Rushaga in Bwindi impenetrable forest
Batwa community experience
Enjoy entertainment from the Batwa cultural group as you learn their way of life and experience there culture
Agro-tourism
Visit tea plantations around the forest in the community to learn how different food and cash crops are grown in Rushaga, Uganda.
Three horned Johnson’s chameleon tracking
Track to see the three horned Johnson’s chameleon
Preparing local foods with the community
Bat tracking
Track bats in the forest
Nature walk to Rushaga waterfalls
Take a nature walk to the Rushaga falls in the community on the edge of Bwindi forest
Best time to stay at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi
Ichumbi Gorilla lodge is open all year round but the best time to enjoy activities at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge are the dry months of Uganda from December to March, June to September each year.
Depending on what you enjoy most, you can book your stay at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge Rushaga Bwindi anytime of the year. Visitors who enjoy fewer crowds will prefer booking during the low season in Uganda from April to May and October to November.
How much does it cost to stay at Ichumbi gorilla lodge Rushaga
Accommodation at Ichumbi gorilla lodge Rushaga starts from as low as $140 per person and you enjoy a comfortable stay in the misty hills of Rushaga, Kisoro near the mountain gorillas.
Book your Uganda gorilla trekking safari to enjoy a stay at Ichumbi gorilla lodge Rushaga