Accommodation in Buhoma, Uganda

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Budget accommodation in Buhoma, near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rushaga Gorilla Camp is a budget accommodation option in Rushaga, southern Bwindi. Rates range from $40–$90 per person per night. Key highlights: most affordable rushaga option, access to gorilla habituation experience, budget-friendly southern sector base.

Quick Facts

Category:
Budget
Price range:
$40–$90 per person per night
Location:
Rushaga, southern Bwindi
Facilities:
6 amenities
Activities:
4 options

About Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Rushaga Gorilla Camp offers budget travellers an affordable base in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi. Simple bandas and camping facilities are arranged near the Rushaga trailhead, with shared bathrooms, a basic dining area, and reliable generator power. The camp is the most affordable way to access the Rushaga sector, which is notable for its Gorilla Habituation Experience — the only place in Bwindi where guests can spend four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla group. Basic but clean, it attracts independent travellers and overland groups.

Highlights

Most affordable Rushaga option

Access to Gorilla Habituation Experience

Budget-friendly southern sector base

Facilities

  • Simple bandas
  • Camping ground
  • Shared bathrooms
  • Dining area
  • Generator power
  • Parking

Activities

These activities can be arranged through Rushaga Gorilla Camp or nearby operators. Gorilla trekking requires a separate permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).

  • Gorilla trekking (Rushaga families)
  • Gorilla Habituation Experience
  • Nature walks
  • Birdwatching

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