Ruhija Region gorilla safaris and holidays

Ruhija Region gorilla safaris and holidays – Ruhija gorilla permits 2025 – 2026 – Budget Gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi

Ruhija region gorilla safaris and holidays – Ruhija region is in the eastern side of Bwindi National Park and consists of 4 habituated families set for trekking and research; Bitukura, Kyaguliro (for research but usually trekked as well), Mukiza and Oruzogo.

The Ruhija sector is one of the rewarding sectors within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest most famous for its abundant birdlife!  The sector is considered the most remote sector of all the four sectors within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

There are four gorilla families in the ruhija sector  and these include;

• Bitukura gorilla family
• Kyaguriro gorilla family
• Mukiza gorilla family
• Oruzogo gorilla family

Things to Do in Ruhija Region

• Ruhija region is ideal for gorilla trekking
• Enjoy nature walks
• Bird watching in the forest
• Forest walks
• Research and monitoring programs
• Community walks/villages walk
• Three horned chameleon tracking
• Swamp walk

Popular Highlight

There is a three hour hike to visit the Mubwindi swamp and this rewards birder lover with countless bird species.

Gorilla Trekking in Eastern Bwindi (Ruhija Area)

• Home to roughly half (around 400) of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population
• 32 permits available daily and 4 gorilla families in Ruhija, located approximately 90 minutes’ drive from Buhoma Lodge).
• Maximum of 8 permits available per gorilla family
• Minimum trekking age of 15 years
• Trekking is steep, hot and strenuous at high altitude
• Tracking gorilla families may take anything from 30 minutes, to three or five hours to locate
• Once located, trekkers spend one hour observing them

Why Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

• A World Heritage Site
• One of the top 10 birding sites in Africawith over 350 recorded species (including 24 endemics such as the Short-tailed Warbler and Blue-headed Sunbird, as well as seven IUCN red data listed species).
• Home to over 200 spectacular butterfly species
• Bwindi Forest Walkcan be undertaken with a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide, enjoying the forest flora and fauna, including monkeys at close proximity. A popular choice is the 3 – 4 hour hike to the waterfall.

Community Projects in the Area

• Ruhija Community Village Walk

An opportunity to support the local community whilst visiting various interesting places as you wanders through the village. Highlights include the traditional healer, banana brewery and Primary School where you can interact with the children. Contact Great Adventure Safaris to book Ruhija region gorilla safaris and holidays with guaranteed gorilla permits.

Accommodation;

For your night stay in Ruhija region, you can choose from

Budget Lodges

• Broadbill Forest Camp
• uhija Gorilla Friends Resorts
• Gift of Nature Lodge

Midrange Lodges

• Bakiga Lodge
• Gorilla Mist Camp

Luxury Lodges

• Agandi Lodge
• Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge

Popular Gorilla trekking Safaris to Ruhija Region