Broadbill Forest Camp vs Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Both in bwindi region · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Broadbill Forest Camp is a budget ($) in Ruhija, often chosen by budget travelers and bird watchers. Buhoma Community Rest Camp is a budget ($) in Buhoma, well suited for budget travelers and backpackers. They are in different areas: Broadbill Forest Camp in Ruhija and Buhoma Community Rest Camp in Buhoma. Buhoma Community Rest Camp has a stronger eco/community focus.
Option A
Broadbill Forest Camp
Ruhija · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A simple forest camp in the Ruhija sector, named after the African broadbill bird found in Bwindi. A practical budget option for gorilla trekking and bird watching.
Option B
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Buhoma · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The original community-run budget accommodation in Buhoma, operating since 1993. Offers safari tents, cottages, bandas, a dormitory, and camping close to the park gate.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Broadbill Forest Camp | Buhoma Community Rest Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Price Level | $ Budget | $ Budget |
| Sector / Area | Ruhija | Buhoma |
| National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park |
| Distance to Park | — | — |
| Rooms | — | Safari Tent, Cottage, Banda, Dormitory Bed, Camping |
| Dining | — | A basic restaurant on site serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is simp... |
| Highlights | Budget-friendlyNamed after African broadbill birdForest settingGood for birding | 6 safari tents, 3 cottages, 2 bandas, 1 dormitory, and campingOldest community accommodation in Buhoma — since 1993Community-run by BMCDAClose to Buhoma park gate |
| Best For | Budget travelersBird watchersGorilla trekking | Budget travelersBackpackersCommunity tourism supporters |
| Activities | Gorilla trekkingBird watchingNature walks | Gorilla trekkingCommunity walksBird watchingBatwa cultural trail |
| Website | — | Visit website |
Choose Broadbill Forest Camp if you...
- are looking for budget travelers
- are looking for bird watchers
- are looking for gorilla trekking
- value budget-friendly
- value named after african broadbill bird
Choose Buhoma Community Rest Camp if you...
- are looking for budget travelers
- are looking for backpackers
- are looking for community tourism supporters
- value 6 safari tents, 3 cottages, 2 bandas, 1 dormitory, and camping
- value oldest community accommodation in buhoma — since 1993
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