Trekkers Tavern Cottages is a 4-star hotel located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the endangered mountain gorillas.
The cottages are a 10-minute walk from the starting point of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park.
Trekkers Tavern Cottages comprises 5 airy rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, flush toilets, desks, private balconies, extra beds, blackout curtains, and eco-friendly features.
Trekkers Tavern Cottages offers amazing views of Lake Edward under cloudless skies, along with the Virunga ranges and Bwindi Forest, providing fresh air for tourists.
Room Types at Trekkers Tavern Cottages
- Bridal Suite
- Suites
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Family Rooms
Amenities Available at the Lodge
- Free parking for visitors’ cars
- Free high-speed internet for visitors to connect with loved ones
- Babysitting services
- A well-stocked bar offering a variety of drinks, including soft drinks like juice and soda, as well as beers and spirits
- Airport transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off
- A spacious restaurant serving local and international meals prepared by professional chefs
- Cars available for hire by tourists
- 24-hour security ensuring the safety of clients
- A kids’ playground for children’s relaxation and enjoyment
- A 24-hour front desk
- Meeting rooms available for tourists with business needs
- Laundry services and housekeeping
- Special diet menus available upon request
- First aid kits to ensure the safety of clients
Activities
- Gorilla Trekking: Bwindi is a major destination for gorilla trekking, and tourists have the chance to trek different families in various sectors of Bwindi, including Ruhija, Rushaga, Buhoma, and Nkuringo.
- Bird Watching: Bird watching is another key activity in Bwindi, home to many bird species. Tourists can observe birds flying and singing in the trees. Examples include the Black Bee-Eater, Handsome Francolin, and Kivu Ground Thrush.
- Nature Walks: Tourists can explore the forest trails, taking in the beauty of the forest while engaging in activities like trekking other primates, such as chimpanzees, or bird watching.
- Community Walks: Tourists have the opportunity to tour the communities of the Batwa and Bakiga people, learning about their cultures and ways of life in the forest.
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is during the dry months, as the trails are dry and easy to navigate. The dry months are from June to August and from December to February.
How to Access Trekkers Tavern Cottages
Tourists can access the lodge economically by road transport, heading to the Ruhija sector, and reaching the lodge in about 8 to 10 hours.
The fastest option is air transport, though it is more expensive. Tourists can book a flight through a domestic airline from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip, where they can then connect to the lodge by car. This journey takes about 2 hours.
Trekkers Tavern Cottages offers unforgettable experiences to tourists in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
