Top Budget Lodges in Rushaga sector of Bwindi
Rushaga sector is located in the southern region of Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Rushaga sector has the highest number of gorilla families in the world and that is 8 gorilla families habituated there.
The gorilla families include ; The Busingye gorilla family , Nshongi gorilla family , Bweza gorilla family , Mishaya gorilla family , kahungye gorilla family , mucunguzi gorilla family , Bwigi gorilla family and Bikyingi gorilla family .
Rushaga has over 200 individuals of these magnificent apes and a tourist is 100 percent guaranteed to see the gentle apes
The unique thing about Rushaga sector is that it is the only sector world wide where gorilla habituation is carried out thus tourists can spend more than an hour in this sector.
Gorilla trekking permit costs about USD 700 per person per trek.
In this sector about 40 gorilla permits are sold out meaning its easy to book your permit and 8 people are allowed to trek each gorilla family and 4 people are grouped to carry habituation.
Top Budget lodges in Rushaga sector of Bwindi
1.Rushaga Gorilla haven lodge
The lodge is located in Ryarutagara in kisoro district of Uganda giving a spectacular view of Bwindi impenetrable forest the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Rushaga gorilla haven lodge is sitted on a property that was bought by Bishop Enoch Kayeeye in 1964.
The lodge consists of comfortable rooms with spectacular view of Bwindi and rooms are both single and triple .
Services and facilities ; WiFi , car parking , shuttle bus services , free breakfast , 24 hour security , laundry services , first aid kit , Baggage storage , TV area , BBQ facilities.
2. Nshongi Camp
Nshongi Camp is located 340.3km from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala Capital city .
This is one of the perfect spots to spent your night on a gorilla safari in Bwindi.
The Camp is found a few metres from the edge of Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
The Camp has 4 traditional bandas which have double beds and private bathrooms each bed with a mosquito net.
The Camp serves three course meals that are pre by prof chefs . Lunch boxes are also prepared if a client needs it.
3. Bwindi Back packers Lodge
The Lodge is found on the edge of Bwindi and it has both budget and mid range accommodation.
The lodge has rooms with shared bathrooms , self contained rooms and cottages as well as self camping facility.
The lodge processes gorilla permits for clients at an extra fees and payment method is by card or bank transfer or by Cash in US Dollars or Ugandan shillings or pounds or Euros.
Best time to Visit Rushaga sector
Tourists can visit Rushaga sector of Bwindi in the dry season because it is the best season .
The months are from June to September and December to February.
How to Access Rushaga Sector
By road
The sector can be accessed via Kampala – Mbarara and to kisoro for about 8 to 9 hour drive.
Tourists from Rwanda can access the Rushaga sector via Cyanika for about 4- 5 hours which is a shorter route compared to those from Entebbe and Kampala .
By Air
Tourists can book a flight from Entebbe air port or kajjansi air field to kisoro air strip which is 1 to 2 hours flight and from kisoro air strip to Rushaga is an hours drive .
Simultaneously , Budget Lodges in Rushaga Are affordable by both local and international travellers and offer high quality services for all tourists.
