Gorilla Leisure Lodge – A Lavish Safari Lodge in Rushaga

Gorilla Leisure Lodge is a lavish Lodge in the Rushaga Sector of the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park—about a 5-minute drive to the gorilla trekking center ar Rushaga Park Entrance. The rich green Kisoro hills and the undulating, volcanic landscapes of the Bwindi Forest frame this safari lodge, making it a serene, quiet, and relaxing haven of stunning beauty. 

Join the exhilarating gorilla trekking adventures and relax back in your cottage, surrounded by every modern and traditional comfort. The classic stone design and magnificent views of Bwindi impenetrable forest enthrall visitors to this exclusive safari lodge.

Gorilla Leisure Lodge has 12 rooms ranging from deluxe singles, Doubles to executive family cottages. All rooms feature spectacular views of the forest.

Luxury Family Cottage

Gorilla Leisure is one of the few lodges in Rushaga-Bwindi, featuring a family cottage with a spacious living area, and two bedrooms, each with a bathroom and strong water pressure. The suites also feature an outside terrace to spend quality time with loved ones. The family cottage is perfect if you seek a spot for a family-friendly hotel to travel to with little children.

Luxury Single Cottage

Each of the seven single-room cottages is tucked away in a peaceful jungle atmosphere that allows visitors to connect with nature uninterrupted. Their balconies stand out as a perfect spot to relax while holding a book in one hand and a hot cup of coffee from Uganda in the other.

The rooms are roomy and have good ventilation so that you may enjoy the pristine freshness of the forest. You will have a hot water bottle at night to warm your bed.

Luxury Double Cottage

The fact that everything is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail is one of the things that draw visitors to this lodge. It is evident in everything from the exquisitely woven ceiling to how the food is displayed when ordered in-room. They (the rooms) are perfect for folks who value complete seclusion.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning or traditional sundowner cocktails at our bar. In the dining area, with a view of the forest, indulge in fresh food made with regional ingredients. Enjoy a well-made cocktail while relaxing in a day bed at the stone-built bar with stunning views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’s deep, misty jungle.

The combination of the lodge’s devoted staff, a relaxing aromatherapy massage, and the Bakiga and Batwa cultural tours make Gorilla Leisure Lodge an excellent choice for luxury gorilla safaris in Uganda. It is the perfect place for immersive forest experiences in the untamed Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to critically endangered mountain gorillas.

The lodge’s restaurant goes above and beyond what ” eco-friendly ” means. Each piece of décor is unique and colorful. The Bakiga tribe’s ancient traditional architecture style, which uses basket reeds to thatch its roof, served as inspiration. As a result, there is a magnificent dining room and a cozy guest lounge.

Gorilla Trekking Experience at Gorilla Leisure Lodge

There are seven habituated gorilla families active for gorilla trekking in the Rushaga gorilla sector, 

1. namely Nsongi Gorilla family (8 individuals – 1 silverback) 
2. Busingye Gorilla Family (12 individuals – 1 silverback) 
3. Mucunguzi gorilla Family (8 individuals – 1 silverback) 
4. Mishaya Gorilla Family (10 individuals -1 silverback)
5. Bweza Gorilla Family (12 individuals – 3 silverbacks)
6. Kahungye (14 individuals – 2 silverbacks) 
7. Rwigi gorilla Family (6 individuals – 1 silverback) 

There are 56 gorilla permits active for gorilla tacking daily in the Rushaga Gorilla Sector, and you can be part of the trek for the price of a gorilla trekking permit costing US$700 for each person.

Gorilla Habituation Experience

The Rushaga Gorilla Sector is the only gorilla sector where travelers can encounter the gorilla habituation experience; up to 6 people are allowed to engage in this experience – at the moment, there is only one gorilla family consisting of ten individuals. Gorilla habituation experience costs US$ 1,500 per person. There are two gorilla Families, Bikyingi Gorilla Family, and Bushaho Gorilla Family, which are being habituated.

Nature Walks

The park offers guided nature walks and bird-watching adventures to visitors. some of the wildlife you can see on these nature walks include see many primates like L’Hoest’s Monkey, blue monkey, red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and baboons, on this walk you can opt to partake the 3 hour waterfall trail descends into a steep valley dripping with giant tree ferns, then climb upwards through a narrow, stream-filled fissure in the cliff face to reach a towering, rock-walled atrium containing a cascade of more than 30m.

Batwa Cultural Experience

A Mtwa guide leads visitors on Batwa cultural trails, which provide an opportunity to learn about the traditional forest lifestyle of the Batwa pygmy in Bwindi Forest, historically the home of the Batwa. You can take pleasure in the Batwa people’s traditional dances and customs, which also include building traditional fire