Trekkers Tavern Cottages
Trekkers Tavern Cottages is a 4 star hotel located in Ruhija sector of Bwindi impenetrable National Park a home of almost half of the endangered Mountain gorillas .
The Cottages are at a 10 minute distance to the start of gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest National Park.
Trekkers Tavern cottages comprises of 5 airy rooms having en suite bathrooms , hot showers , flush toilets , desk , private balcony , extra beds , Blackout curtains and the rooms are eco friendly.
Trkkers Tavern cottages offers awe inspiring views of lake Edward under cloudless skies and also the virunga ranges and Bwindi forest giving fresh air to tourists.
Room types at Trekkers Tavern Cottages are ;
Bridal suite
Suites
Smoking rooms
Non smoking rooms
Family rooms
Amenities available at the lodge are;
The lodge offers free parking for visitors cars
There is free high speed internet that is used by visitors to connect with loved ones.
The lodge offers baby sitting services
There is a well stocked bar that comprises of different types of drinks both soft and hard like juice , soda , beers and spirits.
The lodge offers air port transportation that is high airport pick up and drop off.
The lodge has a spacious restaurant that serves local and international meals prepared by professional chefs
There are cars for hiring by tourists at the lodge
The lodge offers 24 hour security ensuring safety of clients
The lodge provides a kids play ground for relaxation and enjoyment for children.
The lodge offers a 24 hour front desk .
Meeting rooms are available at he lodge for tourists with meetings.
The lodge offers laundry services and house keeping
The lodge offers special diet menus to clients
The lodge offers first aid kit to ensure safety of clients.
Activities
Gorilla trekking
Bwindi is the major destination for gorilla trekking and thus tourists have chance to trek different families in the different sectors of Bwindi like Ruhija sector , Rushaga , Buhoma and Nkuringo .
Bird watching
Bird watching is another main activity in Bwindi since the forest habits many bird species . Tourists can watch birds as they fly and sing in the tress. Examples include; Black bee eater , Handsome francolin , Regal bird kivu ground thrush etc.
Gorilla habituation
Gorilla habituation is when gorillas are trained to be used to humans and this activity is open to only 4 people per gorilla family. This activity can be carried out for up to 4 hours or more and costs about USD 1500.
Nature walks
Tourists can walk through the forest trails as they explore the beauty of the forest and carry out other activities such as trekking other primates like chimpanzees , Bird watching among others.
Community walks
Tourists have a chance to tour communities of Batwa and Bakiga to explore their cultures and learn their ways of life in the forest.
Best time to Visit
The Best time to Visit Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park is in the dry months since the trails are dry and suitable for passing through .
The dry months are June to August and February to December.
How to Access Trekkers Tavern Cottages
Tourists will access the lodge cheaply by use of raid transport and then head to Ruhija sector where they connect to the lodge for about 8 to 10 hours
The fastest type of transport is air transport although it is very expensive and tourists will book a flight through domestic airline from Entebbe international airport or kajjansi air field to Kisoro air strip where they connect to the lodge by car. This takes about 2 hours.
Simultaneously Trekkers Tavern Cottages offer unforgettable experiences to Tourists in the heart of Bwindi impenetrable national park.
