Ruhija sits at the highest altitude of Bwindi’s four trekking sectors, on the park’s eastern edge, known for cooler evenings and some of the best birding in the park along the nearby Mubwindi Swamp trail.
Day 1: Arrival in Ruhija
Transfer to your Ruhija lodge, with an evening trekking briefing. Pack an extra layer — Ruhija’s altitude makes evenings noticeably cooler than Buhoma or Rushaga.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking From Ruhija
A 7:30am briefing, the trek to your assigned family, and a strict one hour with them.
Day 3: Departure
The return transfer.
Why Choose Ruhija
Ruhija suits birders and travellers who want a quieter sector than Buhoma, with genuinely excellent forest birding available as an add-on before or after the trek.
What to Budget
The 800 US dollar gorilla permit, two nights of lodging, transfers.