Family hotels and homes in Rubuguli

Kaara is a truly magical place to stay for exploring Bwindi National park. We were welcomed by Wilfred and his team and then had an amazing and very warm welcome welcome by the local village culture group who performed music and dancing to tell us about their culture! This was the best welcome we have ever had to a hotel! Throughout our stay, all of the staff worked tirelessly to make us comfortable - from cleaning our boots after a days hiking (thank you Moses!) to setting up breakfast on the terrace to watch the sunrise! A particular highlight was a short sunset hike, led by Barnabus to give us panoramic views of the sunset and volcano! Thank you Barnabus - we really enjoyed this and appreciated you taking the time to walk with us! The staff lit us a fire each evening at the fire pit so we could have a drink as the sun went down. The chefs did an excellent job and the food was great! They also prepared delicious lunches for us on the days we were out hiking. Before we stayed, Peter was extremely helpful in sorting out our Gorilla tracking permits - even going to the bank when the payment was delayed and emailing them to us ahead of time! Having the permits sorted helped everything run smoothly for our days gorilla tracking. You do need to print the permits in advance so much sure you do this before travelling! Whilst staying at Kaara, we also did the Batwa Forest cultural experience (booked through the UWA) - we were unsure what to expect from this and were sceptical as it seemed to be a lot of money, however we were so glad we did! We hiked through the forest with some of the Batwa community who showed us about how they lived in the forest as we went. They showed us where they lived, how they made fire, climbed trees for fruit, caught animals and many more things. It was amazing to see how resourceful they were and also how happy and comfortable they were in the forest. I would recommend doing this to anyone who has an extra day after gorilla trekking.

Perfect location for Gorilla trekking. Very friendly staff willing to help and make sure you have a good time. Food is good. Beautiful place right next to Bwindi park.

Excellent location for gorilla trekking at the rushaga gate. Staff are lovely and you get a beautiful view to boot!

I really loved the place, people and nature. The staff was really friendly and polite. We were taken really good care off. I would really recommend Rushaga.

Very nice and clean place, with super nice, helpful hosts and great breakfast! Amazing view of all volcanos of Mgahinga NP from the yard :)

Cylia and all the staff were fantastic and made sure we didn't miss anything! We are two young women and we stayed at the Ruhija Gorilla Guest house for one night and then tracked with the gorillas the next day but we would have stayed longer! Our room was fantastic, spacious, clean and with two big comfortable beds. The dinner they cooked for us was great and Cylia is careful to fulfil your every wish. Before dinner we visited the village (an experience not to be missed) we met the local people and visited the school and the orphanage; all the people are extremely kind. In short, incredible experience, thank you Cylia for your kindness and hospitality! Simòne & Lisa

The guesthouse is on the outskirts of Kisoro and is set amidst a beautiful garden. The rooms are comfortable and have all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. The breakfast (and in fact all the food we tried) complete with home-made bread, cakes and pastries is delicious. And Joseph is an amazing host - friendly, attentive and very flexible. Highly recommended!

I thank gorilla leisure lodge for the most exceptional hospitality and service. The team is incredibly helpful and thoughtful, the views are insane, the ambience serene and tranquil, the rooms are sparklingly clean and constantly refreshed. What a service! I highly recommend it to anyone gorilla trekking in Bwindi.

This was my second stay and Gideon and Esther were as warm and welcoming as ever. The rooms are small but neat, tidy and clean and include an ample breakfast. They will also cook other meals if needed. It’s a convenient location, walking distance from the town centre. The hosts go out of their way to make you feel like you’re part of the family.

Great lodge with the most amazing view of the forest! It’s located in a very quiet and peaceful area but it is easy to get there from Buhoma and Ruhija. Nelly and her staff are amazing and you always feel like home. I look forward to coming back.