How to spend 4 days in Ruhija region of Bwindi
This is a guidance on how to spend four days in Bwindi’s inaccessible Ruhija area. Over half of the mountain gorillas in the world live in Bwindi impenetrable National Park, a global heritage site. One of the four areas of Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Ruhija is the center of today’s topic. Spending more time in the Ruhija area of Bwindi offers one the chance to tell a real tale of this side of Africa.
A 4-day excursion in this region is a life time event. Rubanda district in southern western Uganda contains the Ruhija section of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Cut from Kabale district, Rubanda is a new district. Famously and the greatest spot to hike the Mountain Gorillas as well as other activities, it is home to more than half of the only surviving Mountain Gorillas in the wild. Experience Africa safaris will enable you to plan your four days in the Ruhija area of Bwindi.
Over four days in Ruhija Region of Bwindi, what should you do?
Four days in the Ruhjia section of Bwindi impenetrable National Park allows one to engage in a range of activities. Some of these events have been canceled by Katland safaris to let you make plans; nevertheless, do get in touch by email or phone should you have further queries or need more information. One may spend four hours in the Ruhija section of Bwindi impenetrable National Park below.
Trekking in Ruhija Region for gorillas
One of the greatest things to do in the Ruhija area is gorilla trekking, which is seeing or seeing a specific habituated mountain gorilla family by way of forest movement. Before gorilla trekking starts, Gorilla trackers/advanced teams/rangers follow these gorillas using many indicators and techniques; they get up extremely early every morning and explore the jungle for these mountain gorillas.
Like clapping, they track them naturally by producing crazy noises. Once they locate them, they will notify the park headquarters. Following advising the guests on dos and don’ts, the tourists will begin to stroll and hike in the forest under trackers direction. This offers 99% possibilities of seeing the gorillas in Uganda in their natural habitat.
Over four habituated mountain gorillas available for gorilla trekking—Bitukura, Kyaguriro, Oruzogo, many others—the Ruhija area of Bwindi is impenetrable National Park. Katland safaris helps you to arrange and guarantee gorilla permits on your behalf. For more information on how to verify availability, reserve and get Ruhija gorilla permits, please email or phone us.
Compared to Rushaga and Nkuringo in Bwindi Forest National Park, Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija sector Bwindi Forest National park has the benefit of terrain not too steep and mountainous. Four open Gorilla Families from Ruhija—Bitukura, Oruzogo, Mukiza, and Kyaguriro—are available for Gorilla monitoring. But you will have to plan ahead to guarantee a place for treking.
For Non- Foreign Residents, the gorilla trekking permit is USD 800 per person; for Foreign Residents, USD 700; for East African Citizens, Shs.300, 000. Spending four days in the Ruhija area of Bwindi enables one to have a lifetime experience seeing the gorillas; the permit only permits one hour of viewing.
Batwa Cultural Exchange
Spending four days in the Ruhija area of Bwindi is one of the most fascinating cultural experiences available. The Batwa people, often known as the pygmies, used to live in Bwindi Forest National Park for many years until recently when they were taken from the Forest to the nearby towns to facilitate mountain gorilla protection and tourism.
They will show how pygmies employed their time in the forest, where they stayed, how they hunted and gathered wild honey. They will present their dances and discuss how they have adjusted to and appreciated regular life outside the jungle.
You may also explore the remainder of the community in the forest’s out skirts, where women organizations run community schools, food markets, and handicap projects. If you would like to help the kids with clothing and school supplies, we welcome donations. You will enjoy yourself among the people living in the Ruhija area of Bwindi.
Birding inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Most birdwatching in the Ruhija area occurs in Mubwindi Swamp. For bird lovers, Bwindi Forest National Park is home to many unusual bird species including Albertine Rift indigenous species. We arrange birding trips to Bwindi Forest National Park with experienced birding experts who will help you identify many species.
Ruhjja district of Bwindi’s Forest and Nature walks
Comprising a tropical forest, one of the oldest in the world having existed for more than 300,000 years, Bwindi Forest National Park has ancient tree species some of which are peculiar to this forest. Its dense canopy makes nature hikes fun and also makes it inaccessible.
Your nature walking tour in Bwindi Forest will allow you to see many creatures including rare forest elephants, if fortunate, monkeys and baboons in addition to learn about many tree types and detect numerous bird species. Spending your four days in Ruhija area of Bwindi allows you to participate in the Mubwindi swamp trek and other hikes to the streams and waterfalls.
Ruhija district of Bwindi volunteer labor
Those who would like to change the Ruhija area of Bwindi impenetrable National Park may add a day or two to share their skills and experience with women organizations, schools, and various programs targeted at environmental and community development in this part of the forest.
When contacted, Katland safaris will help search for a project where you may be put in order to donate via voluntary labor. One may do this either before or after the main gorilla trekking adventure.
How might one reach the Bwindi Ruhija area?
Road travel from Kampala or Entebbe takes eight to nine hours, including pauses near the equator and for lunch in the Ruhija area. Given the abundance of sights on the route, the trip is really fun.
Along the route, for instance, you get a chance to see the Ankole long-horned cows, Mpanbire royal drum manufacturers to witness how drums are fashioned out of wood, and stop at the equator for pictures. You will notice a shift in elevation as you go from the Kigezi area; flatlands will be replaced by rolling hills and valleys until you reach Ruhija.
From Kigali, Rwanda, you may also travel to Ruhija area, around a 4-5 hours drive over the Uganda-Rwanda border at Katuna. After lunch in Kabale Town, you will go to Ruhija for your gorilla trek (at the present, this is not feasible because Uganda-Rwanda land boundaries are still blocked but we are following the matter as events develop).
The Kigali-Ruhija road trip is the greatest choice for people who would rather drive shorter distances. Right now, the conflicts between Uganda and Rwanda have hindered this path as land borders were blocked long before the COVID 19 epidemic started.
From Ishasha side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Ruhija area is around one and a half hours’ drive on a murram road. Some persons may even remain in Buhoma and engage in activities in Ruhija as this route links Buhoma and Ruhija.
The condition of Lodges this side is one of the reasons visitors could decide to remain in the Buhoma area and engage in activities in Ruhija. Regarding Lodges, the Buhoma area is by far much superior than Ruhija. In Buhoma rather than Ruhija, several high end and midrange Lodges are located. Before deciding, please get ideas from Katland safaris.
You may reach Ruhija area by air via a domestic aircraft to Kihihi Airstrip in the Kanungu district, two hours for both travel and driving to the Park. Contact Katland safaris for specifics for individuals interested in Flyin safaris to Ruhija. One may arrange daily scheduled as well as charter flights from Entebbe to Bwindi with Katland safaris. For more information, feel free to write or phone us.
Where in Ruhija Sector Bwindi Forest National Park would one stay?
Depending on your budget, the Ruhija area offers a range of lodging options; from mid-range to luxury hotels are all within reach. For budget and camping; Gorilla Mist Camp, Gift of Nature Lodge, Trekkers Tavern Cottages and Broadbill Tented Forest Camp; for mid-range accommodation we have Bakiga Lodge; for luxury accommodation we have Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge. Some visitors choose to lodge at Buhoma, in the Bwindi impenetrable national Park, which is very near to the Ruhija area.
Why go four days in Ruhija Region of Bwindi with Katland safaris?
Based in Entebbe, Uganda, Katland safaris is a Local travel company. Ugandans conduct and own encounter safaris in Africa. Having more than 15 years of experience, our area of expertise is life-changing events and environmentally friendly trips and vacations to every East African nation.
We are registered by UTB (Uganda Tourism Board) and belong to AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators.). Booking your gorilla permits and all activities is simple because to our strong and long working connection with UWA, Uganda Wildlife Authority. Both Safari reservations and travel advisor highly evaluate Katland safaris. Please get in touch with Katland safaris to arrange your four days in the Ruhija area of Bwindi.
