Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Comfortable room, although bed was a bit hard. Plenty of room, nice hot shower once the hot water arrived. Security light stayed in all night which was annoying but not the end of the world! Hospitality was wonderful, staff were eager to help in any way.

Loved loved loved this lodge… from the warm welcome by the staff to the comfort of the beautiful room and the excellent food! The location is perfect for the gorilla trek and visit of the Batwa village.

very close to the rushaga gate. Nice staff and rooms with a balcony. Also, they clean your shoes for free when you get back from your gorilla trekking (or any muddy activity).

Service was friendly and attentive. Little extras like bottled water in the room, boot cleaning service. Nice fitness/bar area. A little noisy at night but room clean and bed comfy. Would definitely recommend. Lots of food - you definitely wont go hungry during your stay. Would recommend visiting the Batwa community - definitely puts the previous two mean hotel reviews into perspective. We went on the amazing golden monkey trek and returning next week for gorillas.

Unforgettable Experience at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge! Staying at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge was simply wonderful—one of the best moments of our trip! The location is perfect: nestled in nature and just minutes from the entrance to Bwindi National Park, it offers breathtaking views of Uganda’s lush hills. The rooms are spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated, with private balconies where you can relax, enjoy the sunset, or listen to the sounds of the forest. Comfort is top-notch, with cozy beds and hot water always available. The staff is extraordinary: kind, welcoming, always smiling, and attentive to every need. We felt truly pampered from the first to the last day. A special thanks to the team for making us feel at home—perhaps even better than home! The food is delicious: every meal is carefully prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Breakfast, served with a panoramic view, was one of our favorite moments of the day. A place that perfectly combines comfort, human warmth, and wild nature. After meeting the gorillas, coming back to Ichumbi felt like returning to a peaceful haven. Heartfelt thanks to the whole team. We will carry this experience in our hearts forever. Highly recommended!

I would strongly recommend not to stay at this hotel!!! We did not have hot water in our room and this repeated for the 2 nights that we stayed there. We did not expect high end cuisine and we visited the area to see the mountain gorillas, but the food was tasteless and the fact that they used serving "tricks" didn't make the food better. Unfortunately, they didn't even understand why we were complaining about the food. They are disorganized and mixed up our laundry with other guests' laundry. In summary - this is a very unprofessional hotel that supplies very poor service.