Ruhija Community Rest Camp
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- Scenic site in the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- A 90-minute drive from Kabale and 75 minutes from Lake Bunyonyi
- Hiking trail, birdwatching tours, rain gear hire and 24/7 restaurant
Gorilla-spotting on your bucket list? Give yourself a good chance of a glimpse at Ruhija Community Rest Camp, a family-friendly and very well-maintained site an hour and a half’s drive from the town of Kabale and eight hours from Kampala.
The gentle giants are the big draw in this part of Uganda, and a stay at Ruhija brings guests closer to the apes than most. Inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to half of the world’s gorilla population), the site is within easy reach of the stomping grounds of the Ruhija, Buhoma, Nkuringo and Rushaga gorilla families. Prefer wildlife watching to involve a feathered friend or two? They’re in no short supply in Bwindi, and there are trained ‘birders’ at the site to guide twitchers around the national park.
Visits during rainy season don’t have to be a washout either… there’s walking stick and rain gear hire on site, and a hiking trail within the site means there’s a less lengthy trekking option if a full day of tramping about doesn't look like a possibility.
When a lazy day is calling, hang around the site soaking up views over Bwindi or wander along to the restaurant – which is open all day, every day – to sample the local eats they’re cooking up.
Campground type
4
6Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- A charge of USD5.00 ($7.83) applies for the use of the shower.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent or caravan site
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom USD 40 (USD 40) 2 nights, 2 adults
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3 bedroom cabin
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 3 bedroomsDimensions: 3.0m width x 6.1m length (10.0ft width x 20.0ft length) Calculated area: 18.6m² (200.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom USD 260 (USD 260) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ruhija Community Rest Camp
Ruhija Canteen
Bwindi Forest National Park
Kabale
Kabale
Uganda
Directions Timezone
Africa/Kampala +0300 (GMT+03:00)
GPS
-1.04373°N
29.77529°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
To wind down after all that national park trekking, head to Lake Bunyonyi (an hour and 15 minutes’ drive) for a dip – it’s believed to be one of the country’s few lakes that's free of bilharzia, crocs and hippos, so it’s considered safe for swimming… watch the depth though, as it’s also rumoured to be Africa’s second-deepest lake. Watersports – particularly canoeing – ziplining, hiking and island hopping (the lake boasts a whopping 29 of them) are all options in the area. Or just take a moment to relax in this birding paradise – the lake’s name roughly translates as ‘lake of little birds’ and it doesn't lie… there are more than 200 species to look out for.
Around an hour and a half’s drive away is the town of Kabale, for a decent selection of bars and restaurants, a collection of artefacts and masks at the Great Lakes Museum, and a nine-hole golf course for sporty sorts.
If you’ve got energy to spare, Lake Mutanda (two and a half hours away) has canoeing, hiking, mountain biking trails and fishing, while at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (a similar length of drive) you can set out for volcano hiking on Mounts Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ruhija Community Rest Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ruhija Community Rest Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ruhija Community Rest Camp? To wind down after all that national park trekking, head to Lake Bunyonyi (an hour and 15 minutes’ drive) for a dip – it’s believed to be one of the country’s few … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ruhija Community Rest Camp?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ruhija Community Rest Camp? From $61.72 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.