The name “Ichumbi” comes from the local Rufumbira dialect, meaning “a cool, comfortable home.” This lodging facility is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offering spectacular views of the park right from your room. Designed to provide high-end comfort and relaxation, Ichumbi is the perfect place to enjoy a gorilla tracking experience, bird watching, and the beauty of the forest life, all surrounded by impressive landscapes. At Ichumbi, your comfort is the ultimate goal.
Accommodation
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge offers 13 luxury cottages, each equipped with en-suite facilities, hot showers, and a private balcony. These balconies provide guests with stunning views of Bwindi Forest and the beautiful surrounding landscapes. The lodge is environmentally conscious, harvesting rainwater, which is stored in large tanks.
Room Types:
Canary
Beds: Double/Twin or Family
Occupancy: 2
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Cisticola
Beds: Double bed or Twin beds
Occupancy: 2
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Hamerkop
Beds: Double/Twin beds
Occupancy: 2
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Ibis
Beds: Double bed
Occupancy: 2
View: Flower garden & Forest
Robin Chat
Beds: Double bed, Twin beds
Occupancy: 2
View: Forest & Farm hills
Sunbird
Beds: Double/Twin or Family
Occupancy: 4
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Turaco
Beds: Double or Twin beds
Occupancy: 2
View: Bwindi Forest
Warbler
Beds: Double/Twin or Family
Occupancy: 4
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Whydah
Beds: Double/Twin or Family
Occupancy: 4
View: Bwindi Forest & Farm hills
Access
- From Kigali, Rwanda: Approximately 4 to 5 hours by road, depending on the time spent at border crossings.
- From Entebbe/Kampala, Uganda: Approximately 8 hours by road.
- By Air: Aerolink operates scheduled domestic flights to Kisoro Airstrip. Chartered flights can also be arranged.