Affordable Safari Lodges in Ruhija Gorilla Sector

Affordable Safari Lodges in Ruhija Gorilla Sector : Ruhija gorilla sector is one of the four gorilla sectors in the renowned Bwindi impenetrable national park and structures only 4 gorilla habituated families. These include the gorilla families of Oruzogo, Mukiza, Kyaguriro, and Bitukura.

Broadbill Forest Camp.
One of the must-see lodges in the Ruhija gorilla sector of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is Broadbill Forest Camp. It is located in the gorilla sector of Ruhija.

The camp is a community initiative with the goal of enhancing the standard of living for those who reside in the vicinity of the sizable Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Six luxurious tents with warm and cold showers are strategically positioned on wooden floors covered in grass at Broadbill Forest Camp, making it an environmentally friendly accommodation. The tents can accommodate double, twin, or single rooms.

Additionally, visitors can grab their preferred beverage from the elegantly stocked bar at the lodge, which serves a variety of drinks including cocktails, beers, wines and smoothies based on the preferences of the patrons. While enjoying their stay at the lodge, guests can engage in a variety of popular activities, such as bird watching, guided nature walks, butterfly spotting, and gorilla trekking in this specific region, and camping.

In the evenings, the camp provides its guests with campfires to unwind after a strenuous day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Professional and experienced chefs prepare both local and continental dishes based on the preferences of the guests.

Gorilla Friends Resort.
Gorilla Friends Resort is yet another popular and affordable hotel where visitors can spend their precious time while visiting the Ruhija gorilla sector in the great Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The mid-range lodge is situated right close to the Ruhija gorilla sector gate enabling visitors to reach the gorilla starting point in no minute. The Gorilla Friends resort offers luxurious tents, fully equipped self-contained and non-self-contained safari tents, three twin rooms, elegantly furnished bandhas, and camping areas. These are all well placed to give guests the most spectacular views of the vast Bwindi impenetrable national park and guests are also allowed to carry and set up their tents as wished.

The lodge provides peculiar customer care to its guests alongside room and laundry services on time. Because of the lodge’s extremely strict security measures, guests can feel secure enough. Additionally, there is a fully stocked bar where guests can enjoy their favorite wines, beers, smoothies and cocktails while taking in views of the expansive Bwindi National Park. Professional chefs prepare delicious food, and visitors can enjoy free WiFi.

Popular activities that guests can enjoy while staying at Gorilla Friends Resort include nature walks in Bwindi, cultural visits with the Batwa people and pygmy communities, and gorilla trekking.

Ruhija Community rest camp.
Close to Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters at Ruhija gorilla sector and just opposite the Institute of Tropical Forests Conservation a few meters away from the park in Ruhija village, Ruhija sub-county, is one of the finest yet affordable mid-range lodge known as Ruhija community rest camp where trekkers can spend their quality time away from a long day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.

For all guests on a tight budget who would prefer to save and later engage in other thrilling tourism activities then the spot is the right place to be as it is a non-profit organization also aimed at improving the livelihoods of the local people in the neighborhood.

The camp offers two twin cottages, four double-bedroom ensuite cottages, and two general campsites for self-camping.

At Ruhija Community Rest Camp, guests have the option of setting up their own tents on the property or renting one for a very reasonable fee from the office. The camp is perfectly positioned to give you the best possible views of the enormous Bwindi. Gorilla trekking, camping, guided community tours, hiking, and leisurely nature walks are among the popular tourism activities offered at the camp to keep guests happy and content during their stay.

Gift of Nature Lodge.
Located in the Kabale district’s Ruhija sub-county and only 20 minutes away by road from the Ruhija gorilla trekking starting point, Gift of Nature is another reasonably priced mid-range hotel ideal for travellers on a tight budget. The lodge has more than eight bedrooms, including cosy self-contained units for singles, doubles, and twins that come with medicated mosquito nets and warm and cold showers. Guests may also request to have an extra bed adjusted. Every room is decorated in a stunning, regional traditional style to offer visitors a taste of Ugandan culture. Additionally, Gift of Nature provides its visitors with a large, beautifully designed garden that is arranged to provide the best possible views of the expansive Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

The lodge’s skilled chefs prepare delectable meals with a blend of continental and local flavors to satisfy even the pickiest guest. Well-liked tourist attractions that guests may wish to pursue while having a great time at lodge.

The range hotel offers activities like gorilla trekking, bird watching, fire camping, and a community walk in Nyabiha while enjoying your favorite wine, beer, or cocktail.

Eco Marvels gorilla resort.
Eco Marvels gorilla resort is one of the most popular mid-range accommodation facilities in the Ruhija gorilla sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The lodge is situated in the northern region of Bwindi at Kitahurira Mpugu, halfway between the Ruhija and Buhoma gorilla sectors. Its strategic location between the famous two gorilla sectors makes it impossible for visitors to shy away from the comely endangered mountain gorillas of families like Mubare, Habinyanja, Katwe, Rushegura, Oruzogo and others.

There are a lot of services offered by Eco Marvels for its visitors including superior room service and laundry services to cater for the visitor’s clothes. The lodge features lovely cottages with excellent positioning to provide visitors with the most breathtaking views of Mount Bwindi. Apart from the free swift WiFi, there is a large garden where visitors can catch an oasis of calm after a long day of gorilla trekking and the garden offers the most spectacular views of the great Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Being a guest at Eco Marvels is like being at home away from home because this mid-range hotel also provides full board, meaning guests get more than just lodging and a break they also get lunch and dinner. While visiting Eco Marvels, popular tourist attractions include bird watching, guided nature walks, community walks, gorilla trekking, and more.

Affordable Lodges in Ruhija Gorilla Sector
Eco Marvels gorilla resort

Bakiga Safari Lodge.
Part of the Bakiga community, an important tribe in Uganda, Bakiga Safari Lodge is one of the finest mid-range hotels to stay at while visiting the famous Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, it’s located just a few minutes’ road drives from the gorilla trekking meeting point. The luxurious safari is strategically positioned in the valley to provide the most breathtaking views of the enormous, impenetrable Bwindi National Park. There are about 6 well-placed self-contained family cabins and 2 twin tents with indoor classy showers at the Bakiga luxury lodge that offer the most remarkable views of the wilderness of Bwindi. Located in the centre of the lodge, the fully stocked bar serves guests’ favorite beers, wines, cocktails and more as they enjoy fireside dining, especially in the evenings after a tiring day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi.

In Bwindi’s dense forests, mid-range lodges offer guided nature walks and forest walks, bird watching, and gorilla trekking in the Ruhija gorilla sector, home to families like the Oruzogo and Bitukura gorilla families. In addition to offering free WiFi, the lodge offers ample, roomy parking for its visitors.

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