Description
Built on 6 acres of land bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga Gorilla Camp is a great value safari lodge. Located within a distance of just 15 minutes’ walk away from the gorilla tracking starting point, this is the ultimate place to stay during your gorilla safari. This mid-range lodge features all the facilities that you need to enjoy an amazing holiday.
Located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the lodge serves clients looking to staying in Rushaga Sector and Nkuringo Sector.
The driving time from Kampala is about 9-10 hours, while the drive from Kigali (in Rwanda) takes about 5 -6 hours. From Kabale it is just one and half hour to reach the lodge.
If you are looking to travel by Air, the nearest airfield is about 35kms -Kisoro Airstrip.
Its location on a mountain slope guarantees nice vistas of the Bwindi National Park and of a spring where forest elephants occasionally come down for a drink.
It has Eco-friendly lodges with luxury tents and double bandas close to the forest. Here are some of the facilities that the lodge features;
- 30 Beds in total
- 6 self contained bandas (Standard Rooms)
- 6 self contained luxury tents (Deluxe lodges)
- 2 family bandas to cater for travelers with families of small groups.
- Secure Parking
There is also an option to pitch your own tent. Therefore if you are on self drive in Uganda, you can go camping with an own tent or book camping space for your rooftop tent vehicle.
Facilities at Rushaga Lodge
The Rushaga Gorilla Camp has several facilities and amenities that will make your stay memorable
- A restaurant that serves International Cuisine
- Swimming Pool where you can relax after your hectic gorilla trek
- There are heaters in every room
Activities to Do from Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Here are some of the tourist activities that can be done from the Rushaga Gorilla Camp;
- Gorilla tracking in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Mountain gorilla groups which include: (Mishaya, Kahungye, Nshongi, Bweza and Busingye) – RUSHAGA GROUPS plus the Nkuringo and Nyakagezi can be tracked from this location.
- Forest walks in Bwindi Forest
- Bird watching in Bwindi
- Visit the Batwa Cultural sites from this spot.
- Visit Lake Bunyonyi for dug-out canoeing and bird watching
- Visit Lake Mutanda for the visits to the Islands of the African Rock Pythons.
- Visit Mgahinga National park for Golden Monkey trekking and Batwa Cultural experiences
Special Offer!
Book a 3 Days Gorilla Safari with two nights stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp from at US$1390 per person
Minimum No: 2 PAX
Included in the price: Gorilla Permit, Transportation from Kigali or Entebbe (Round Trip), Meals, and Accommodation.
How to Book: Email: book@gogorillatrekking.com
