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Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge

Ruhija Village | Bwindi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

It has a great location. It was the best experience for our business vacation,the staff were very friendly and the food great. i cant wait to go back when they have the sauna/steam bath running. unlike other lodges around, this one has clean rooms,keep it up.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

They have two different types of rooms. The deluxe (200 usd full board) and the standards (60 usd fb). The service is poor including food which every time was cold and not tasty. All the items were fried or buttered, so I didn't get fresh vegetables. There's no hot water in the standard rooms, they had to bring it in... More

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Moses A, Manager at Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Our esteemed guest, Thank you for the review you posted about the lodge ,as regards your experience with us the last time. With deep regrets , I apologize on the short comings you had with us however such comments goes a long way in encouraging us to improve and serve our customers better. In direct response to your reviews... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

This is definitely the nicest option in the Ruhija area and the best option when trekking to Oruzogo Gorilla Family. The accommodations were nice enough, the rooms very clean, food was good and staff extremely nice and accommodating! As other's have stated we only had about 5 minutes of hot water for our entire 2 night stay which was disappointing... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

The Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge has a great location but a terrible management. It is not worth the money. It is a very expensive place and the what you get for it, is a shame. Yes, it is clean, yes the rooms are nice, yes the food is sometimes very good and yes the employees there are friendly. BUT: The... More

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Moses A, Manager at Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for your honest positive criticism of our facility when you stayed with us during the gorilla tracking safari to Bwindi.With pleasure we appreciate your comments since then we have done changes to respond to your complaints. We are a working a progress in the quest of achieving the highest standard of rating in lodge facility in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

This was perhaps not the most formally run of places we stayed at, in that it is no 5 star hotel. However the friendliness of all the staff more than makes up for it. The rooms are very nice, clean and comfortable. Often we returned to our room to find different arrangements of petals on the bed! I realise that... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

Don't make the mistake of staying in Buhoma (or elsewhere outside Ruhija) if you get permits for the Bitukura or Oruzogo Gorilla groups. Several travellers we met made this mistake and had to get up at 4 am to make a trecherous 2-hour drive along mountain cliffs before their trek even started. There aren't a lot of great options in... More

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Moses A, Manager at Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Our esteemed guest, Thank you for the review you posted about the lodge ,as regards your experience with us the last time. With deep regrets , I apologize on the short comings you had with us however such comments goes a long way in encouraging us to improve and serve our customers better. In direct response to your reviews... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011

My wife & I spent 2 nights here at the end of December last. This is a hard lodge to review as they have the basics right but it is the execution of some of the services that totally lets the place down. The lodge looks good, particularly when you consider just how remote the location is. The road to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2010

OK, this is a pretty negative review. Spent 3 weeks in Uganda and while this lodge is in an excellent location, very new and pretty clean, I give it a poor rating. Why? We were the only guests the night we stayed at the lodge. Upon being shown our room, we discovered that the light in the bathroom was not... More

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Moses A, Manager at Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Our esteemed guest, Thank you for the review you posted about the lodge ,as regards your experience with us the last time. With deep regrets , I apologize on the short comings you had with us however such comments goes a long way in encouraging us to improve and serve our customers better. In direct response to your reviews... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010

This was one of my favorite lodges that we stayed at. The staff was so warm and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and the food was delicious! We all really enjoyed the community tour where we were greeted by the locals who sang and danced for us. The setting is absolutely stunning. I cannot say enough good things about this... More

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Colorado, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2010

We arrived very late, around 11:00PM, due to a flat tire along the way from Queen Elizabeth Natl Park. To our astonishment, the staff was waiting for us and served the three of us a four course meal! The lodge cabins are spacious and very comfortable and well supplied. A full breakfast the next morning sent us off to our... More

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Also Known As:
Ruhija Gorilla Safari Hotel
Ruhija Gorilla Safari Hotel Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge Uganda/Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Address: Ruhija Village | Bwindi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Region: Uganda > Western Region > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #18 of 18 Speciality lodging in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ruhija Gorilla Lodge Bwindi is a unique safari lodge suitable for all classes of travelers; it welcomes you with breath taking scenery of the forest, peace and tranquility – a home away from home, enjoy the melodies of insects and birds, surprise visits of monkeys or even gorillas.Come and experience the Hospitality that is immersed in an entirely new andRefreshing natural ambiance which will make your stay a memorable and enjoyable one!Accommodation:We have three types of rooms all unique from each other: the deluxe cabins, the Superior cabins and standard rooms, they are all carefully designed to blend in with the Natural environment around. All cabins are well equipped with comfortable beds andFurniture that is designed to maximize your comfort. The bath rooms are fitted in with hot and Cold water…Every detail has been taken care of to give you the comfort you deserve! ... more   less 

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