Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite (RGFRC) is a community-initiated project started in July 2008 by the people of Kitojo parish in Kabale District, South Western Uganda. The project aims to enhance local community incomes through sustainable gorilla tourism by offering affordable accommodation to tourists visiting the area.
The resort is staffed by a dedicated team of men and women who strive to ensure that guests have a memorable experience. Over the past decade, Ruhija Gorilla Friends has hosted visitors from around the globe, consistently working to provide excellent service.
Located in Ruhija Village, adjacent to the eastern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the resort is ideally situated for tourists, especially those interested in tracking the park’s habituated mountain gorilla families: Bitukura, Oruzogo, and Kyaguriro.
The campsite is approximately 52 kilometers from Kabale Municipality, with public transport available from Kabale to Ruhija. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended during the rainy season due to challenging road conditions.
Accommodation Options
Safari Tents
- Double self-contained (2 tents)
- Twin non-self-contained (1 tent)
- Triple non-self-contained (1 tent)
Rooms
- Double self-contained (1 room)
- Twin self-contained (1 room)
- Triple self-contained (2 rooms)
- Twin non-self-contained (2 rooms)
- Single non-self-contained (3 rooms)
Other Services
- Spacious dining hall and bar
- Full bar with a selection of cold drinks (beers, wines, spirits, sodas, and water)
- Well-leveled camping ground
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner available from the restaurant
- Tent hire for camping
- Community walks
Guests staying in safari tents, self-contained rooms, and twin bedrooms enjoy complimentary breakfast. Other meals can be ordered at the restaurant. The resort offers stunning views of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, especially in the mornings when the mist rises with the sun.