Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.
You can stay in comfort at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, which is in the mysterious jungle of the huge Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Going to the Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is just a 10-minute walk from Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. From Ichumbi, you can see the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in a beautiful way.
For people going on a gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the camp was built to give them the best in ease and rest. The Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge wants its guests to have a great stay so that their gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi go as smoothly as possible. The lodge is so dedicated to providing great service that its name, Ichumbi, literally means “a cool, comfortable home.”
The Lodge has 9 luxurious cabins. Each one has its own bathroom with a hot shower and a private balcony with a view of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the beautiful scenery. The cabins are tucked away next to flower fields and trees, creating a peaceful space where guests can unwind after a day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The rooms and balconies of each house are divided by glass doors, which lets more light into the room. Watch birds and bugs from the comfort of your own room. The cabins are also big and have lots of space. They are decorated with things from the local community, and some of the furniture is even hand-made. Because some of the cabins connect to each other, Ichumbi’s cottages are also great for families and groups of travelers.
Things that Ichumbi has to offer
Pick up at the airport
In the middle, there is a minibar with charge ports.
Back-up engine
Wi-Fi in the main area
Restaurant with lots of parking
Hot baths
Campfire in the evening
Doing your laundry
Things to do close to Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Because it is in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge lets visitors do some amazing things, such as
Trekking with gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Getting used to going on treks with gorillas
Walks in the neighborhood
Walks in Bwindi Forest
The traditional background of the Batwa
Seeing birds
The Way to Get to Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
It takes 8–9 hours to drive from Kampala or Entebbe to the Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. You can also fly from Entebbe or Kajjansi to the Kisoro airport and then be taken to the lodge. Bookings can be made for scheduled private trips, which are run by Aerolink Uganda.
The Lodge can also be reached by car from Kigali, Rwanda, in no more than 5 hours. People who want to start and end their gorilla walking trips in Kigali would choose to stay at Ichumbi.
Are you planning to go on a gorilla trekking tour in Uganda?
You can book a place to stay in Ichumbi. It is important to know that Ichumbi is best for people who have planned to go gorilla trekking in the Rushaga gorilla area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Book your accommodations or have them booked before you know which gorilla hiking sector you have been given a pass for.
This will keep the transfers from one gorilla sector of Bwindi from being a hassle. So, if you want to stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, make sure you have a gorilla pass for the Rushaga gorilla area. Get in touch with a reputable tour company to help you plan a great trip to Uganda to see the gorillas in Bwindi and stay in the beautiful Ichumbi.
