Karungi Camp is one of the affordable accommodation options available for visitor overnight stay in Bwindi National Park. Tucked in the heart of scenic wilderness, Karungi Camp is a perfect to start your adventure or vacation in Southwestern Uganda. The camp is set in the Kisoro district, Kigezi region.

Karungi Camp is found in Ruguburi town, Kisoro District. It is set in a region that is characterized by scenic Lakes, birding spots, and its strategic location makes it possible for guests to enjoy the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes at the distance.

Karungi Camp is a budget accommodation alternative you should have for overnight stay. It if an ideal location for visitors interested in the most affordable safari lodges. It is one of the places to consider for overnight stay on Uganda safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Why choose Karungi Camp

• Enjoy breathtaking Natural Beauty: Karungi Camp is suitably set in the scenic forest-dominated area, rolling hills, and crystal-clear streams. At the camp, visitors have multiple photography option to capture great pics. While at Karungi accommodation facility, expect to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding Virunga Volcanoes, sunset views, and diverse floral and faunal species.
• Multiple activities to do. From Karungi, guests can connect to Ruhija to enjoy interesting activities including gorilla trekking in Bwindi –a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. A gorilla tour in Bwindi National Park involves exploring the endangered mountain gorillas.

Cultural encounter with the Batwa and Bakiga people. During the guided community walk, you get to meet the residents, explore their unique cultures, traditions, and other practices.

Birding –Expect to embark on a guided birding excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Over 350 species of birds are in Bwindi National Park including black-billed turacos, black bee-eaters, mountain masked apalis, regal sunbird, bar-tailed trogon, cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, Rwenzori turacos, Mackinnon’s shrike, black kite, Kivu ground thrush, handsome francolin, Doherty’s bushrike, and more.

• Eco-friendly camp –If you are interested in booking an eco-friendly accommodation then you have every reason to consider Karungi Camp. The camp features sustainable practices. The tented camps offer a rustic yet cozy experience and is built using locally sourced materials.
• Amazing facilities and services for guests. Different facilities/amenities or services at the Karungi Camp include laundry services, free parking, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, Airport pickup and drop-off, fireplace, clothes rack, and more.

The available room type to book at Karungi include single, double room, and camping option. Each of these 3 categories of rooms come at varying cost where single rooms go at USD 40 per guest, double USD 60, and camping USD 15 per night without breakfast.

When to get there

The ideal time to get to Karungi Camp may vary depending on the visitors’ preferences. The peak dry season is the best season for visitors who may desire to join gorilla trekking adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or guided nature walks/hiking. The long dry months run from June to September then the last phase –runs from December to February. Ensure that you secure your accommodation at Karungi Camp in advance being the peak months of the year.

The wet season is characterized by low rainfall amount and is when fewer visitors are recorded. The longest wet or rainy months occur from March to April and the shortest rainy months start from October to November.

How to get there

Karungi Camp can be accessed by road, about 8-9 hours’ drive from the heart of Kampala/Entebbe or 4-5 hours from the heart of Kigali. By air, take a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airstrip where you can have a road trip transfer in a 4×4 safari vehicle to the camp.