Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort is located near the Ruhija gate on the eastern Ruhija section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge is close to the park gate, so guests can easily walk to the gorilla trekking briefing point.
You will get your accommodation in exclusive tents, well-furnished Bandas and camping grounds, where handicraft products and sale from local materials around Bwindi impenetrable forest were used. The scenery of the surrounding forest right from your room or restaurant balconies provide a memorable experience to take back home.
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort is one of the best lodges to stay in Bwindi, especially for budget travelers. The lodge has warm welcoming staff who can make one feel like it’s their second home, with intensive customer service.
The lodge also has a bar serving a number of cold and hot drinks and a restaurant that prepares natural and freshly produced foods. These are collected from within the surrounding communities, in addition to international cuisines.
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Lodge is owned and run by the local community. So, after a long and tiresome gorilla trekking day, one can relax and enjoy entertainment from local groups performing traditional dances and songs.
Rooms and prices at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
The resort provides exclusive tents, well-furnished fantastic Bandas and a camping ground, so the following are the charges:-
- Furnished safari tents USD$ 30 per person (bed and breakfast)
- Self-contained USD$ 50 per person
- Non self-contained USD$ 30 per person
- Camping USD$ 5 per person
There are 3 twin rooms overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Bwindi impenetrable forest, but the camping ground is also available for visitors with their own tents.
Amenities at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
- Electricity
- Laundry services
- 24 hour services
- Bar and restaurant internet
- Community traditional dance
- Handcrafts on sale