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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

3.5 star property

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Luxury Room | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Standard Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Luxury Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge creates a peaceful haven with its garden setting and wellness offerings. Guests enjoy spa treatments, lounge on the sun-warmed terrace, and connect using WiFi in common areas. The poolside bar serves drinks with impressive views of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Luxury Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Tent | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Futons

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Standard Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Rushaga, Bwindi National Park, Bugambira

What's nearby

  • Nkuringo Visitors Center - 37 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Lake Bunyonyi - 48 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • St. Francis Hospital Mutolere - 53 min drive - 16.4 miles

About this property

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Property highlights
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like bathrobes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals for children age 5 and younger are not included in Full Board rates.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

This property charges the following meal fees for each child age 5 and younger: USD 10 for breakfast per day, USD 10 for lunch per day, and USD 15 for dinner per day.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rushaga Gorilla Camp Lodge Bugambira
Rushaga Gorilla Camp Lodge
Rushaga Gorilla Camp Bugambira
Rushaga Gorilla Camp Bugambir
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Lodge
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Bugambira
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Lodge Bugambira

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushaga Gorilla Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 PM.

Does Rushaga Gorilla Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 300 per vehicle applies.

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very professional. The area was the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

charline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located close by the Gorilla trekking experiences. Beautiful view on the forest. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice properly with beautiful green natural surroundings. Staff for dining were very slow. Buffet items were finished or cold when we got there and no effort to refill. Lunch only given choice of a la carte while others had buffet with lot of choice.Hans kept refusing any orders we requested as vegetarian including making a sandwich which despite explaining thoroughly he got it wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and great views

It is a bear getting to this area for gorilla trekking but once here, you’ll feel thankful for the Rushaga Gorilla Camp. The views are stunning here and there are ample places to relax, catch your breath, and take in the beauty that surrounds you. The room had everything that we needed and food was easily accessible (if average). The team at Rushaga took excellent care of us. Our only regret is that we’d not added an extra day at the property after our trek.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for just one night unfortunately as we would have loved to stay longer. The staff does everything to help with planning trips. They work with very devoted guids. For us Elisabeth arranged our guide Christmas who took us to the waterfall and learned us a lot of birding in Uganda. He also took care of the last minute permits for the gorilla tracking. The chalets are beautiful and very well installed with good beds and a spacious and nice bathroom. Shower with hot water without having problems. Food was also good. And of course the beautiful vieuws of the forest. Just 5 minutes to the gate for the Gorillatracking. Highly recommanded!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour fantastique

Personnel au top : serviable, souriant et aidant. Toujours présent pour satisfaire vos diverses demandes. Bravo pour ce merveilleux accueil
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Hieten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorilla Jungle

Am amazing location near the main gate for Gorilla trekking. Very comfortable lodges and great service. ALL THE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT AND ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP FOR YOUR NEEDS. Food selection on fullboard is limited, however it is delicious everything sourced locally .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful stuff. Very happy place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Terblanche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Experience with Excellent Staff!

Rushaga is in a very isolated part of Uganda, far from any major town of city. Keeping this in mind, the stay was absolutely fantastic. For the limited food supplies they should receive, the meals was well prepared and well presented. The staff is very friendly and always willing to assist. Elizabeth is absolutely fantastic and nothing is to great a ask for her. Only negative. Before dinner, entertainment is arranged in the form of either the Batwa Pygmis, so some school or orphanage that sings and dances. The negative is that these groups, after performing, asks for donations and they just stand there, looking at you, making you feel guilty. I did not have cash on hand on one of the occasions and felt embarrassed because they just kept staring. I appreciate the performance, but a heads-up would have been nice that the groups will ask for financial contribution/donations. Back to the positives. It was my wife's birthday and Rushaga (with Elizabeth at the helm) went out of their way to make her day special. They made the room up with decorations and balloons, at dinner they sang for her in their traditional way and baked a cake for the occasion. Thank you Rushaga!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice lodge

Friendly people great Views and good cottages. Make sure you check what you get and paid for. There is big differences.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Goede locatie

Prima verblijf dichtbij vertrekpunt gorilla tracking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Travelled with my son to Rushaga gorilla camp. Absolute fantastic! Beautifull setting. Authentic decorated rooms. All very clean, with private badroom, hot and cold running water and shower. The staff is very friendly. Helpfull with whatever advice you need for the tracking or your stay at the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & stay near Bwindi

Rushaga gorilla camp was a wonderful two night stay and very convenient to the gorilla trecking at Rushaga gate. The food was all good, the staff was friendly, and the rooms were comfortable and quaint. The only negatives were that the staff, on more than one occasion, offered to do something and then later told me the cost. That is bad customer service- it's not that the costs were too high- but that there was no expectation of having to pay. For example- one of the staff offered gloves for me to use on the trek- that ended up being almost $10 to rent the gloves that I only found out upon check-out. Someone also stopped by my room to offer to clean my shoes. Again, I said that I could do it but the staff member insisted- again, there was a cost associated with that. I encourage you to let your staff know that this is not good practice and that people will be more than willing to pay but they need to know up front.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jody, Saint John, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting overlooking the forest. Staff helpful. Road to lodge bumpy and windy. Rooms accessible by stairs up and down side of hill. Room was partly tented and there were some cracks, etc to the outside so bugs can come in. Plumbing on the basic side. Have to flush repeatedly. Water stayed hot sufficient for shower. Electricity can go out but there is a generator. Overall good value for money. This is the middle of nowhere and the surrounding nature will make up for it especially if you see the gorillas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gratuluji service with view to Bwindi n. Park

Velmi příjemné místo, jen chatky jsou umístěné ve svahu tak to po ránu může být na recepci náročné. Téměř každý večer je nějaký program s místní pigmejskou komunitou. Výborne místo pro Gorilla treking v oblasti Rushaga, pokud ale máte jako výchozí bod Nkoringo je potřeba počítat s brzkým vstáváním vzhledem ke stavu silnice spojující obě místa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful mountain side retreat

Great location, very close to park gate. Friendly staff, good food, clean and amazing views! I highly recommend staying here before your gorilla trekking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nette Zimmer in traumhafter Kulisse

Perfekt gelegene Unterkunft für Gorilla Trekking. Vollverpflegung war inklusive sowie sehr zuvorkommender Service. Die Zimmer sind sauber und haben einen kleinen Balkon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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