Ride 4 a Woman Guest House is located in the northern region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in the Buhoma sector, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
The guest house was started by the organization Ride 4 a Woman, which aims to support African girls in Bwindi. This is evidenced by the fact that the revenue obtained is used to improve the welfare of the women in the community.
The Ride 4 a Woman foundation started by hiring 4 bikes to tourists who were interested in biking around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The guest house is just a few minutes’ drive from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, providing a convenient location for tourists to begin their gorilla trekking adventures.
The guest house employs more than 60 women in the project, contributing to community development.
Ride 4 a Woman Guest House offers comfortable single and double rooms, providing tranquility to guests and overlooking the forest, where a refreshing breeze can be enjoyed.
Room Amenities Include:
- Seating area
- Working desk
- Private bathrooms
- Free toiletries
- Hot and cold showers
- WiFi
- Beds and clean beddings
- Electricity
- Sink
- Blackout curtains, among others
Services and Facilities at the Lodge
- The lodge offers car hire services to guests.
- There is a children’s playground for the relaxation of kids.
- Free internet is available at the lodge, allowing tourists to connect with loved ones.
- A well-stocked bar provides a variety of soft and hard drinks.
- Room service is offered to all guests upon request.
- A 24-hour front desk is available at the lodge for assistance.
- The lodge has a spacious restaurant that serves both local and international cuisines.
- The lodge serves a continental breakfast buffet daily.
- There is a craft shop where tourists can purchase African crafts.
- The lodge offers sewing classes to tourists at a fee of UGX 30,000.
Activities
- Sewing: Tourists can engage in sewing classes, offering them unique and enjoyable experiences at the lodge. Each sewing class costs UGX 30,000.
- Biking: Biking allows tourists to explore plantations, farmland, and neighboring villages. This activity takes about 2 hours to cover the entire area.
- Gorilla Trekking: Gorilla trekking is a must-do activity for all visitors to Bwindi. The park has about 20 gorilla families, and 8 permits are sold for trekking each family. Gorilla permits cost USD 700 per person per trek, and only individuals above 15 years of age are allowed to trek.
- Bird Watching: Bwindi is a birdwatcher’s paradise due to the unique bird species found in the park. Bird species include: Black-billed Turaco, Black Bee-eater, Regal Sunbird, and Kivu Ground Thrush, among others
How to Access the Lodge
Tourists can travel by road from Kampala or Entebbe to Kabale, a journey that takes about 10 hours, and then head to the lodge.
Those who prefer air transport can book flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield and fly to Kihihi Airstrip, then connect to the lodge with a short drive.
In conclusion, Ride 4 a Woman Guest House offers guests a wonderful stay in Bwindi, providing many unique activities such as sewing and weaving that are not commonly found at other lodges.
