Ruhija Community Rest Camp was built with natural materials, from its architecture to its facilities, making it an eco-friendly place to stay. Guests are asked not to pluck leaves or litter, and rubbish should always be thrown into the allocated pits to protect the environment.
The camp is located near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, making it a good base for gorilla trekking. After a heavy breakfast at the camp, guests can set off for trekking in the Ruhija sector, only one hour’s drive from Kabale.
Many visitors also begin their nature walks from the camp, exploring nearby attractions on foot. For those who cannot walk long distances, game drives are available with safari cars that include drinks, Wi-Fi, and cover to protect from rain or sunshine.
The camp is also a good spot for bird watching. Many birds can be spotted here, such as the handsome francolin, African wood owl, Rwenzori nightjar, bar-tailed trogon, black bee-eater, western tinkerbird, dwarf honeyguide, African green broadbill, grey cuckoo-shrike, Shelley’s greenbul, yellow-streaked greenbul, red-throated alethe, archer’s robin-chat, white-bellied robin-chat, Kivu ground thrush, mountain yellow warbler, Grauer’s rush warbler, chestnut-throated apalis, collared apalis, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Chapin’s flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, stripe-breasted tit, purple-breasted sunbird, regal sunbird, Lagden’s bush shrike, Doherty’s bush shrike, montane oriole, brown-capped weaver, red-fronted antpecker, dusky twinspot, dusky crimsonwing, Shelley’s crimsonwing, and many others.
The rooms at the camp are spacious and clean, letting you connect with nature while enjoying freshly prepared local dishes. International meals are also available for visitors who prefer them. During your trip, avoid eating cold food or meals from unclean places, as this may cause illness.
Always eat from safe places recommended by your guide, drink bottled water, and avoid roadside drinks in polythene bags, which may lead to typhoid. Wash fruits before eating them to stay healthy during your safari. Our health and vaccination guide covers more on staying trek-ready.
Book your stay at Ruhija Community Rest Camp for good prices, quality service, and a real connection with nature. Pair your stay with one of our Uganda gorilla safari packages to plan your full trip, or check our gorilla trekking permit cost guide to budget for your Bwindi trek.
