Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is a mid-range lodge in Uganda, situated in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge sits on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Rushaga sector, roughly a ten-minute walk from the park gate. The lodge has 13 cottages arranged along the hillside, each with en suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private balconies that look out over the forest canopy and surrounding parkland. It is part of the Ichumbi Hotels group, a hospitality company headquartered in Kisoro town.

The lodge operates its own tour division, Nshongi Tours, which organises gorilla tracking excursions, birdwatching outings, nature walks through the forest fringe, and community tours in the surrounding villages. This in-house arrangement simplifies logistics for guests who want to combine gorilla trekking with other activities in the Rushaga area. The staff can also coordinate golden monkey trekking and Batwa cultural trail visits.

Rushaga is the southernmost trekking sector of Bwindi and has several habituated gorilla families, which can mean shorter waits for permit allocation during busy periods. The lodge's proximity to the gate — close enough to walk — removes the need for an early-morning vehicle transfer, giving trekkers a more relaxed start to what is typically a physically demanding day.

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is listed as a mid-range property on Lodges of Uganda. All lodge profiles on this site are independent and based on verified information — no paid placements.