Travelers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park may find affordable and mid-range lodging options at Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, renowned for its gorilla tracking in the Rushaga sector and Nkuringo sector. Following COVID-19, Rushaga Gorilla Havens lodge has implemented new routine SOPS to help to stop the virus from spreading during your visit.

Among the SOPs are those on social distance, sanitizing and hand washing. Please see our comprehensive material on the new normal period following lockdown SOPS here. Nestled in a stunning location with amazing views of Bwindi Forest and river noises nearby, Rushaga Gorilla Havens resort is Given the number of Gorilla families accessible for tracking in Bwindi Forest, Rushaga sector is the most sought-after area for gorilla tracking.

This is also where gorilla habituation occurs in Bwindi and your visit to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge will enable you to witness this. From here you may also visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Gorilla or Golden Monkey tracking.

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge is situated south of Bwindi. The lodge provides reasonably clean and comfortable lodging along with a bar and restaurant with a range of local and foreign cuisines presented by properly trained local waiters and waitresses.

Getting to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

By road: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge can be reached from Kampala/Entebbe by both public and private transport, roughly 8–9 hours; public transport will need you to board buses costing roughly USD15 per seat that travel to Kabale, Miko and Kisoro towns then from here you can hire a motorcycle (boda bodas).

From Kigali, Rwanda, you may also reach Rushaga Gorilla Havens resort by 4–5 hours driving; you will pass Cyanika or Katuna border posts from Kigali to Uganda then go to the resort. From Kabale and Kisoro towns, the resort is one to two hours’ drive each side.

Rooms & Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Prices

Modern and distinctive amenities with a hint of African design abound at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge. The lodge offers free internet, a garden and patio for you to unwind during your stay, and clean, decent rooms ranging from basic to luxury from which you may choose. Your gorilla trip will find use for these facilities.

There are choices for lodging; Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge has Standard, luxury Rooms and a Family Cottage all with en-suite amenities. During peak reason months of December, January, February, June, July, August, and September, the rate card for a Standard Cottage runs USD100 sharing per person per night and USD400 sharing per night for the family cottage. The lodging costs include daily full board meals as well.

Activities for your stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Trekking among the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’s Rushaga area, gorillas

Your stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge will allow you to go for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest in either Rushaga sector or Nkuringo sector, 15 minutes and 45 minutes drive respectively. Given the gorilla’s sell-out in advance owing to great demand, a gorilla permits costs USD800 for non-foreign residents, USD700 for international residents and USD70 for East African nationals per person each trip we urge you book your permits at least 3-5 months in advance to prevent losing out. Get in touch here to assist you with advance permit booking for your trip.

Experience with Gorillas Habituation in Bwindi Forest

Only in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the Gorilla Habituation Experience offers you the chance to spend four hours with mountain gorillas and visit semi-habituated mountain gorilla groups so they may get used to human presence for future normal trekking.

Given that you are just 4 in company instead of 8 for typical hiking, this experience is unlike others. Also advised to be purchased in advance is the USD1500 gorilla habituation permit per person each hike.

bird observing

Although your stay here will allow you to see some birds at your room balcony, you may also arrange with the lodge for a full day birding excursion. Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge is situated next to Bwindi Forest, home to over 400 bird species.

Batwa Cultural Event

The Batwa villages surround Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge; you will have the opportunity to engage with them throughout your time here to learn about their daily lives, take in their local dances and artwork. In case you have carried any, you will also get an opportunity to visit the nearby community schools where you may interact with the young children in class and provide scholastic resources.

Trekking and Habituation of Golden Monkeys

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one to two hours’ drive from the resort; golden monkey tracking permits run USD 100 while for habituation expenses USD 135 per person including park entry fees. While at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and you have adequate time you may undertake all the aforementioned activities as per your wish; additional activities can be scheduled later on during your stay at the lodge; only Gorilla tracking and gorilla habituation is advised you book beforehand.

walks in a forest

Near Bwindi woodland, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge is situated; you will have opportunity to explore the flora and Bwindi Forest by means of a woodland walk where you can also see several bird species.

For bird viewing and dug-out kayaking, visit Lake Bunyonyi.

From Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge to Lake Bunyonyi it is about one to two hours drive; in Lake Bunyonyi you will be able to paddle to explore many historical islands on the lake as well as see several bird species.

See the Islands of the African Rock Pythons in Lake Mutanda.

From Rushaga Gorilla Havens resort to Lake Mutanda, around 45 minutes’ journey allows you to unwind, go canoeing, and explore nearby towns among other pursuits. Plan all these activities with Katland Safaris.