Gorilla Hills Eco-lodge
Bwindi impenetrable national park, Rushaga
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff was so incredibly helpful to help us with our luggages that we had to carr…”
“Fantastic staff”
“The view is amazing also rooms are comfy and spacious”
“Food was extremely good and rooms very comfy”
“Location is actually pretty perfect if you want to go to Rushaga”
“Wonderful location and super sweet staff”
“The food was really great and the breakfast was the best we had in Uganda”
“staff was kind and helpful, location near jungle - 15min from rushaga gate (trek…”
“The rooms are spacious and very large, and the cleanliness is impeccable”
“The place is truly impressive, and for the price we paid, it’s unbelievable — ex…”
Overview
Featuring mountain views, Gorilla Hills Eco-lodge offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 44 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. The accommodation is non-smoking. At the bed and breakfast, the restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and cocktails and serves American cuisine. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Gorilla Hills Eco-lodge. The accommodation features an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri, 68 km from Gorilla Hills Eco-lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Szymon
couple
February 6, 2026
Breath-taking views . Great people!
Anna
couple
January 13, 2026
The view is amazing also rooms are comfy and spacious.
Cedric
couple
January 4, 2026
“Anytime again”
The lodge is situated right next to the rainforest. Views are stunning. Food was extremely good and rooms very comfy. Staff was so incredibly helpful to help us with our luggages that we had to carry for 1km because our car got stucked!
Valdo
couple
December 24, 2025
“Amazing view + tranqulity”
Location is actually pretty perfect if you want to go to Rushaga. Beautiful exterior. Amazing views. Hot bags in the bed:) and second blanket:)
Mateusz
extended_group
December 15, 2025
“Fantastic”
Great food and beautiful jungle view! Fantastic staff!
Tiago
family_with_children
November 9, 2025
“An AMAZING place in the middle of the jungle!”
The rooms are spacious and very large, and the cleanliness is impeccable. We had some clothes washed, and they were returned very quickly as well. The place is truly impressive, and for the price we paid, it’s unbelievable — excellent value for money. I would especially like to thank the kitchen staff, who were flawless every single day, accommodating many of our requests (even when they weren’t on the menu), and Charlotte, who helped us so much during our stay. She is amazing! We were traveling with a 1-year-10-month-old baby, and of course, we didn’t take her on the hikes. But during the three days we stayed, Charlotte gradually built trust with the little one (who unfortunately doesn’t like women, haha). By the end, they were getting along wonderfully, which was such a relief for us and the child’s parents — it really took a huge weight off our shoulders. I recommend bringing cash and leaving at least a small tip for each of the staff members there — they truly deserve it (there were 11 of them during our stay).
Alisha
couple
September 19, 2025
The views from the deck, the attentive staff - even providing hot water bottles each night when it got cold. Food was delicious. Was truly a home in the Jungle!
milou
couple
October 14, 2024
“Relaxing stay in a cabin in the woods with sweet staff :)”
Wonderful location and super sweet staff. They were very attentive, the food was good and it was quite and relaxing.
Michael
couple
September 18, 2024
“Tranquil trekking stay”
Excellent location for gorilla trekking at the rushaga gate. Staff are lovely and you get a beautiful view to boot!
Luca
couple
July 20, 2024
“Cool place!”
Great place! We stayed there for two nights and it was amazing. The lodge is beautiful and the staff is superfriendly. They even preheated our beds with hot water bottles. Really nice lodge and very close to Rushaga entrance, we would stay there anytime again.
Rene
couple
March 22, 2024
“Great place!”
Friendliest staff one could wish for, beautiful view, hot shower (!), excellent food, nice fireplace, short distance to Rushaga entrance, quick to respond to questions regarding the booking
Warren
extended_group
January 14, 2024
A great place to base yourself for Bwindi gorilla tracking (southern side). Great rooms, friendly helpful staff, good food. Awesome birding just from the balcony of the room!
Carolin
couple
December 8, 2023
The view of the jungle with the mountain gorillas from our balcony was incredibly beautiful. The food was really great and the breakfast was the best we had in Uganda. The service was amazing: when we came back from gorilla tracking, it was pouring with rain and they were waiting for us with umbrellas, in the evening they made a fire and hot water bottles for us and so much more. We were looked after very lovingly. Make sure you have a 4x4. The road is very bumpy.
Mareek5
couple
November 25, 2023
“Very king staff”
staff was kind and helpful, location near jungle - 15min from rushaga gate (trekking gorilla), breakfast
Dimitri
family_with_children
July 12, 2023
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The driver accommodation was free, only the food was paid. The community walk visiting the school, and Pigmeus village, and some path at the border of Impenetrable forest, was very good.
Luisa
extended_group
June 20, 2023
“No water all time!”
Location beautiful and rooms very nice
Nadia
couple
April 4, 2023
“Really nice view, great rooms, great location and good staff.”
The staff was great. The manager and Kefa were always available to respond to our requests. The view of the lodge is just amazing. We were welcomed with tea and muffins, and chairs to appreciate the sunset. Kefa kindly helped us to find our way to our Gorilla Trekking guide at 5:30 am, he was really helpfull. You must pay cash, so you must go to an ATM before.
Simone
couple
March 12, 2023
“beautiful located lodge for nature lovers”
This lodge is situated absolutely beautiful at the border of the rainforest. You can observe a lot of birds and other animals directly from the patio of the quiet located and separated appartements in the forest. The lovely staff was very friendly and courteous. Best banana pancakes for breakfast we've ever eaten. We stayed 3 nights and it was one of the best accomodations we had on our roadtrip in Uganda. For nature lovers it is the best choice in the Rushaga sector. Just 15 minutes drive to the UWA-gate for the gorilla trekking.
Serob
couple
February 9, 2023
Very good place to prepare the Gorilla tracking in Rushaga ( less than 15min by car from the visitor center). The lodge is very beautiful, and the staff is very friendly.
Jules
couple
February 2, 2023
“The definition of chilling inside the forest…”
This lodge is incredibly well located, inside the forest with an amazing view! The staff warmly welcomed us, and helped us through the stay and even on our way out! Food was really good, you should try the fish
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Cycling, Evening entertainment, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Minimarket on site, Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (free), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Barber/beauty shop, Ironing service, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Standard Double or Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin/double room features heating, a terrace and mountain views.
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