Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi is a beautiful and flexible accommodation located in Bwindi forest Kisoro 10 minutes drive to the Rushaga gate of the Rushaga sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest.
Rushaga gorilla camp initially set up as a budget camping accommodation, has expanded to a standard accommodation, swimming pool, helicopter landing area and luxury cottages. This makes it a one of a kind accommodation in Bwindi forest for your gorilla trekking safari with amazing views across the hill surrounded by forests.
Rushaga gorilla camp now called Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi offers exclusive accommodation with one of the best views of the Kigezi highlands with cottages offering private balconies, spacious rooms with an excellent blend of style, lavish amenities and comfort.
Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi is located on 6 acres of land bordering the Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park in Rushaga sector.
The land is comprised of a mountain, with nice vistas of the Impenetrable forest front and a permanent spring where forest elephants often come down for a drink from the national park.
Arguably one of the best accommodation in the southern Rushaga sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, the lodge has a variety to cater for all travellers needs.
Accommodation at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi
Accommodation at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi is categorized as follows; camping facilities at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi, budget accommodation at Rushaga gorilla camp Bwindi, mid range accommodation at Rushaga gorilla camp Bwindi and Luxury accommodation at Rushaga gorilla camp Bwindi.
Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi has 20 luxury cottages, 12 standard rooms and a huge camping space for your outdoor camping stay at the camp.
Rushaga gorilla camp caters for all types of travelers needs with standard and lavish amenities available to all travelers at the lodge.
The lodge also offers conference facilities with a capacity of 20-50 people conference room ideal for corporate retreats and team building activities making it an ideal gateaway.
How to get to Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi in Bwindi forest
From Kisoro town, take the Nkuringo road past Mucha river towards Lake Mulehe. Take a turn to Rubuguri town leaving the junction to Nkuringo in Bwindi. Continue towards the Rushaga sector gate of Bwindi to arrive at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi just 15 minutes away from the gate.
From Kabale or Lake Bunyonyi, branch off from the Kabale- Kisoro road after the Muko junction taking the Rushaga road. Proceed to Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi.
Transfer from Entebbe airport or Kampala takes 9-10 hours depending on the traffic and the weather conditions.
Trnasfer from Kigali international airport or Kigali takes 5 hours drive depending on the traffic and weather conditions.
Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi can also be accessed by a helicopter from anywhere in Uganda to the helipad at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi
Amenities/facilities at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi
Spa and wellness center
Enjoy a relaxing massage right in the gorilla highlands at Rushaga gorilla camp Bwindi enjoying the cool temperatures and natural views with fresh air
Swimming pool
Take a cool relaxing swim at the pool after or before your Bwindi gorilla trekking experience from Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi.
Gym
Keep fit while you vacation at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi
Restaurant
The Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi restaurant offers both local and international cuisine meals majorly from Uganda’s sweet organic food collection.
Bar
The lodge has a well stocked bar serving a variety of drinks from spirits, wines, whiskeys and beers.
Helipad/ Helicopter landing site
Rushaga gorilla lodge boasts a helicopter landing site that handles executive visitors to Bwindi for gorilla trekking in Uganda
WIFI
Enjoy free WIFI while at the Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi restauarant.
Conference hall
Rushaga gorilla camp has a spacious conference facility with a capacity of 20-50 people. Enjoy and meet in the cool Bwindi forest with magic views out of your conference room.
Activities to do at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi/camp
Gorilla trekking
Uganda gorilla trekking tours to Bwindi forest offer once in a lifetime experience getting to meet the gentle giants the mountain gorillas of Bwindi in Uganda.
Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi is your perfect location to start your gorilla trekking journey within 15 minutes from your cottage at the lodge.
Batwa cultural experience
The Batwa are an indigenous community in the forests of Bwindi which makes it very easy to visit them while staying at the lodge in Bwindi forest.
Forest walk
While at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi, you can enjoy a nature walk around the forests near the lodge to have a close bond with nature
Birding
The forested nature of the environment around the lodge and Bwindi forest makes it a perfect location for bird watching
Gorilla habituation
The Rushaga sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest is one of the specific areas where you can enjoy the intense and massive gorilla habituation experience in Uganda, getting more time with and observing the gorillas up-close with researchers.
Mountain biking
The hilly nature and landscape across Kisoro and Bwindi forest makes it interesting for mountain biking across the murram roads and through the forest and villages
Community walks
Take a walk through the local community to interact with and experience the social life of the people around Bwindi impenetrable forest
Canoe ride and island visit on Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a canoe ride and island visit on Lake Bunyonyi after your gorilla trekking experience from Rushaga gorilla camp in Bwindi. Enjoy the magical views across the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi
Visiting Lake Mulehe
Located within afew kilometers from Bwindi impenetrable forest and Rushaga gorilla camp, a enjoy a visit to Lake Mulehe in Kisoro
Hiking the Virunga volcanoes
Take a challenging day hike to summit any of the Virunga volcanoes in Uganda from Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga and Mount Sabinyo. A 2 day camping hike is also available to summit Mount Muhabura the highest mountain in the Virunga ranges in Uganda
Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla park in Kisoro
Track the beautiful and magical golden monkeys in Mgahinga gorilla national park after your gorilla trekking experience from Rushaga gorilla camp
Waterfalls hike
Rushaga sector of Bwindi offers beautiful waterfalls in the forests in the community that give a good waterfall hiking experience during your time at Rushaga gorilla camp
Best time to stay at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi
A stay at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi is possible all year round and the roads are open all year round accessible usually with a 4*4 Wd during the rain seasons to some extent.
Prior booking is required to stay at Rushaga gorilla lodge Bwindi.
Book your stay at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi during a Uganda safari to enjoy a breathtaking safari to Uganda through the misty highlands of South western Uganda.
Popular times to stay at Rushaga gorilla lodge/camp Bwindi are December to February and June to August with the peak travel season across Uganda and the globe.
Note that a Uganda gorilla trekking safari tour requires prior booking in time with a licensed tour operator registered with the Uganda Tourism Board.