Nestled in the heart of Ruhija region/sector, Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge is one of a kind accommodation facility worth considering for overnight stays in Bwindi. The luxurious Kiho Safari Lodge prides itself of remarkable views of the lush forested ridges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda.

Kiho Safari Lodge is a newly established mid-range lodge located in Muhanga in Ruhija region in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge is found in Southwestern Uganda and not far from where briefing is done for visitors on gorilla tour. Driving up to Kiho Safari Lodge can take you about 8-9 hours from the heart of Entebbe or Kampala. Or take 1-2 hours on a flight transfer from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi Airstrip.

Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge is set in spectacularly stunning area where guests enjoy jaw-dropping views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There are more than 10 elegant cottages each with breathtaking views of the forest canopy and are built in the unique African traditional style.

The rooms at Kiho Safari Lodge are uniquely decorated and are set on the elevated wooden platform. They are fully furnished with incredible standards. It comes with amenities/facilities such as flushing toilets, satellites, mosquito nets, hot and cold running showers, extinguishers. The rooms at Kiho also feature terraces, wooden balconies, sitting areas, and more.

The luxurious Kiho Safari Lodge also features fire places with chairs for guests to sleep comfortably. The available rooms range from Single, Double, Twin, Triple, and Family cottages. For meals, there is a classic restaurant in the main building where you can get local and continental foods.

There is a fully stocked bar for you to grab for yourself a cold soft and hard drink. Visitors also have a chance to get in touch with people back home using the available Wi-Fi internet. Additional services offered include laundry services, parking space, airport pick up and drop of, business center, health and fitness centre, etc.

Luxurious accommodation

Set in the heart of a lush natural vegetation, the exclusive Kiho Safari Lodge features 11 luxurious cottages. The cottages are meticulously designed to offer guests an unparalleled sense of privacy. Visit Kiho Safari Lodge to immerse yourself in a raw beauty of true African jungle.

Inspirational experiences

At Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge, expect to engage in a number of exciting experiences. Top things to do when you choose to stay at Kiho include gorilla trekking, birding, nature walks in Ruhija region in Eastern end of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Community Engagement

Kiho Safari Lodge is also committed to empowering and uplifting the local communities. Over 95 percent of the staff come from the local communities, a move that is intended to enhance the socio-economic status of the residents in the area.

What to do

Gorilla trekking: A night stay at Kiho Safari Lodge makes it possible for you to connect to Ruhija sector in Eastern Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track mountain gorillas. In the Ruhija region, expect to explore habituated gorilla groups such as Mukiza, Kyaguriro, Oruzogo, Happy gorilla group, and Bitukura.

A valid gorilla permit is required and can be secured at least USD 800 per visitor by all foreign nonresidents, USD 700 for foreign residents, and UGX 300,000 for Ugandans. A gorilla trekking permit should be booked in advance before you travel to engage in the actual search for a family of gorillas.

Birding: Ruhija is one of the best regions in Bwindi where tourists can enjoy the most of birding excursion. Birds to encounter on Ruhija bird watching expedition include the strange weaver birds, stripe-breasted tit, common buzzard grey-throated barbet, Archer’s robin chat, handsome francolins, short tailed warblers, African sooty flycatchers, African pygmies kingfishers, ross’s turacos, yellow-rumped tinker birds, and Rwenzori turacos.

Nature walks; Ruhija region is one of the top areas for tourists to begin their exclusive hiking expedition. The existing trails to explore on a guided nature walking include Mubwindi swamp trail and Bamboo hiking trail.

What to take or carry

Essentials to pack for your adventures in the Ruhija sector include long-sleeved shirt, a rain jacket, long trousers, energy giving snacks, insect repellents, a sweater, a pair of gardening gloves, a pair of binoculars, bottled drinking water, and a daypack.