Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

“Amazing lodge”

The hospitality we received at Icumbi was incredible. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the food was excellent, with plenty of great options for vegetarians as well. All the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. After our trek, they even went the extra mile and washed our dirty … Mais

The hospitality we received at Icumbi was incredible. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the food was excellent, with plenty of great options for vegetarians as well. All the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. After our trek, they even went the extra mile and washed our dirty shoes for us — such a thoughtful touch! I would highly recommend Icumbi if you’re visiting Bwindi National Park. A wonderful place with fantastic hospitality!

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“A top lodge in Bwindi”

To build this lodge must have been a logistical nightmare. Built on top of a hill overlooking the valleys around a view onto the Bwindi Rainforest everything must have gone through that dreadful murram access road fullof potholes and deep ravines which is 24 kilometres distance from the nearest mai… Mais

To build this lodge must have been a logistical nightmare. Built on top of a hill overlooking the valleys around a view onto the Bwindi Rainforest everything must have gone through that dreadful murram access road fullof potholes and deep ravines which is 24 kilometres distance from the nearest main road. When you finally get here you think you have reached heaven! So the ride is soemthing one has to cope with but the lodge makes very much up for that discomfort! Rushiga gate from which the majority of gorilla trekking are allocated and started is only a five minute drive away! Araund the centre house with dining area, bars, reception are there are a number of individual huts with the rooms that are equipped with decent beds and insect netting. During dinner the rooms are prepared including fumigation and a hot water bottle in the bed! Also part of the service at this lodge is the cleaning of hiking boots when you come back from the gorilla tour. Our boots were so clean after treatment as if they had just come off the shelf! The restaurant has all meals and a lot of choices and offers lunch boxes for the gorilla trekking. Most of the meals were very tasty but on one evening we made the wrong choice and selected lamp chops. The product from the butcher was already substandard and the presentation at dinner hardly edible. The meat was too fat, partially raw and full of tendons. Those of usw who chose chicken were however very pleased with the choice and this was very delicious! So I would say a one time problem! The lodge also offers several tours in the community for those who do not wish or are able to go gorilla trekking. An African massage is also possible on request which is most welcome after trekking!

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“A perfect base for gorilla trekking with outstanding hospitality”

We stayed at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for 2 nights as part of our gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and we would highly recommend this wonderful lodge. The family rooms are beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable, with lovely balconies where you can enjoy the surrounding nat… Mais

We stayed at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for 2 nights as part of our gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and we would highly recommend this wonderful lodge. The family rooms are beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable, with lovely balconies where you can enjoy the surrounding nature. The food was truly exceptional — every meal was delicious and prepared with great care. Even the packed lunch they provided for our trekking day was surprisingly delicious and clearly prepared with the same attention to quality and detail. What makes this lodge really special is the incredibly friendly and attentive staff. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. We were greeted with refreshing wet towels infused with a wonderful eucalyptus scent, which was such a thoughtful touch after a long journey. After our trek through the forest, the staff even cleaned our trekking shoes — small gestures like these show how much they care about their guests’ comfort and experience. Considering the remote location of the lodge and the challenging terrain required to reach this part of Bwindi, you truly appreciate the tremendous effort the team puts in to make guests feel comfortable and well cared for. A beautiful place with warm hospitality, excellent service, delicious food, and incredible attention to detail. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge made our gorilla trekking experience even more unforgettable!

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“Near the gorillas...”

Me and wife stayed at this hotel for 1 night during our trip to Uganda. This hotel, which served as a base to go on the wonderful gorillas trekking in Bwindi is set on a nice forest environment. We were given half a hut (huts here comprise two bedrooms), a fairly large room with a toilet and a balc… Mais

Me and wife stayed at this hotel for 1 night during our trip to Uganda. This hotel, which served as a base to go on the wonderful gorillas trekking in Bwindi is set on a nice forest environment. We were given half a hut (huts here comprise two bedrooms), a fairly large room with a toilet and a balcony, overlooking the “impenetrable forest”. The hotel also has a fairly good WiFi everywhere, which is surprising, given the location. The hotel has a nice restaurant, where we ate dinner and breakfast, preparing for the trekking. The staff was always helpful, which made our stay very comfortable.

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