Trekkers Tavern Cottages are located just 2 km from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park headquarters in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, making it an ideal location for visitors who are planning to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Trekkers Tavern Cottages are also a great spot for birdwatching and community visits. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

Trekker Tavern Cottages boast the best views of the Virunga-chained volcanic mountains. If you sit on the balcony on a clear day, you may be able to see all seven chained Virunga volcanoes. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Trekkers Tavern may even allow you to see as far as Lake Edward, which is mostly famous for separating Uganda from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ugandan River Nile runs through Murchison Falls National Park to Lake Edward. The Trekkers' Tavern has eight self-contained cottages equipped with power sockets for charging electrical items like phones and cameras. The Trekkers Tavern has a dining area with WiFi that is always available.

Are you looking for something to do in Ruhija after mountain gorilla trekking? Ruhija is in the eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and it is home to four habituated gorilla families that include the Bitukura gorilla family, Mukiza gorilla family, Kyaguriro gorilla family, and Oruzogo gorilla family. The main activity in the Ruhija sector is gorilla trekking and other primate species to be seen. But there are also great activities to be done.

Batwa Cultural Experience in Ruhija

This is considered one of the best activities to be done after gorilla trekking in Ruhija. During the Batwa cultural experience, tourists are guided by one of the Batwa tour guides that gives you an opportunity to learn more about the traditional forest life of the Batwa pygmies in Bwindi Forest, which is historically used to be the home of the Batwa. You will enjoy their traditional dance and other practices.

Nature walks in the Ruhija sector

Nature walks can be done after gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector. This forest walk in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is an extremely thrilling activity that allows tourists to learn more about the many tree types and other wildlife in the area. Nature walk takes tourists to visit the Mubwindi swamp in Ruhija, which is an excellent place to see birds.

Bird Watching in the Ruhija Sector

Birdwatching in Ruhija can be done after gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest, which conserves over 400 bird species. While on your stay in the Ruhija sector, you will have an opportunity to see some bird species; tourists can also organize their birdwatching experience with the lodge. Ruhija’s main birding trekking trail in Ruhija is Mubwindi Swamp.

Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha and Mweya

The Ruhija sector is near Queen Elizabeth National Park. After your gorilla trekking, you can decide to visit the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and game safari. Combining Ruhija gorilla trekking and a wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park allows tourists to see what Uganda has to offer in terms of wildlife species.

The drier months of January, February, June, July, August, and September are the best times to do gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This makes it easier to access mountain gorillas and provides a clear view of gorillas in their natural environment because there is less forest cover. But gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector can be done throughout the year.