Stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga Area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Safari Lodge – Quality upmarket- luxury Lodge in the southern Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a luxury accommodation option located in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda. The Lodge is perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the forest and the surrounding hills.
The Lodge comprises 18 stone cottages, each of which is spacious and well-appointed, featuring a private terrace with stunning views of the forest and a fireplace for chilly evenings. The cottages are tastefully decorated with local materials and art, and the en-suite bathrooms have indoor and outdoor showers.
The main building of the Lodge features a lounge area with comfortable seating arrangements, a well-stocked bar, and a restaurant serving a variety of dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest also has a viewing deck where guests can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. There is complimentary Wi-Fi
throughout the property for those who want to stay connected.
Gorilla Safari Lodge offers a range of activities, including guided forest walks, bird watching, and cultural tours. The highlight of a stay at the Lodge is undoubtedly gorilla trekking, and the Lodge provides experienced local guides to take guests on an unforgettable trek to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
After a long day of exploring the forest, guests can unwind and rejuvenate with a massage or other treatments at the Lodge’s spa.
In summary, Gorilla Safari Lodge offers a luxurious and comfortable base for guests to explore the natural beauty of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and observe the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga Area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a quality upmarket Lodge on the affordable exclusive lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You are close to the Rushaga Park Headquarters for Gorilla Trekking and a short drive to the Trailhead for the Gorilla Habituation Experience.
Gorilla Safari Lodge is a nicely furnished lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. If you are tracking one of the Gorilla Families in Rushaga, this is the place to stay.
This well-designed Lodge straddles the boundary line of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. If you are coming to Bwindi to track the great apes in the southern area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this is the place to stay.
It is also the only area in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you can go on a Gorilla Habituation Experience for 4 hours with the Mountain Gorillas.
Getting to the Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Getting to Gorilla Safari Lodge in Rushaga:
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Kigali-Rwanda:
Your Gorilla Safari begins as we leave your hotel in Kigali at 6:30 am or the Kigali Airport for your moderately priced Safari. The drive time to Rushaga is about 4 hours, depending on the Border Crossing.
Visa for Uganda is $50, and the East African Visa is $100 and covers entry to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. Both visas must be obtained online. In addition, you will need a Yellow Fever certificate for entry into Uganda.
Usually, the border crossing is about 30 to 45 minutes, and you are in Uganda heading for the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Officials on both sides will try to ease the border crossing for Tourists.
Any inconvenience fades in the light of the shorter drive time you have before you. Please note that it takes nine to ten hours from Entebbe or Kampala to reach the Rushaga area of Bwindi Forest.
The Route you are on from Kigali to Bwindi is one of the most scenic drives in East Africa through the rolling, terraced hills of Rwanda and Uganda.
Fly from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro – 90-minute scenic flight:
We will pick you up at your hotel in Entebbe around 6:15 am for your 7:00 am departure with AeroLink Airline to Kisoro. Your flight time is 90 minutes, with a brief stopover at the Kihihi Airstrip. In Kisoro, you are met by your driver-guide, who will take you to your Lodge.
This is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the Mgahinga Gorilla Park. The Drive-Time from Kisoro to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is about 45 minutes to the Lodge.
There is a 15 kg weight restriction for your flight. Excess baggage costs $6 additional payment; you can leave extra luggage with us. To save on the weight of your bag, we suggest that you wear your gorilla wear for your flight, including the rain jacket and hiking boots.
Include Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in a more extended Safari with shorter Drive Times.
Please let us know if you like to stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – during your Safari with us.
