"We had an amazing three nights at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, with specacular views of the Bwindi Impentrable Forest National Park. The lodge is charming and very well maintained, with extremely clean and comfortable rooms. The food is delicious and plentiful, and they had great vegetarian options for every meal. The very best part of the lodge is the team working here, who took incredible care of us. From enuring our room was spotless and creating lovely towel and flower art on our bed every day, to making sure we had all the food and drinks we could need, to helping with our muddy post-forest hiking shoes and clothes, they made sure that we were comfortable and happy at all times. They even provided cozy hot water bottles on our way to bed, to help keep us toasty warm on cooler nights! We spent a fair bit of time in the main lodge using wifi and enjoying the beautiful setting, and Braire and the team made sure every moment was amazing, including supplying many cups of delicious Uganda tea. We're so grateful for the incredible experience that we had and would highly recommendt the Rushaga Gorilla Lodge to anyone looking to stay in the area!"

"We stayed here for 3 nights with our two (30 year old nephews) and friends on our 2 week tour of primate tracking. The property sits on a mountain at 6000 feet, overlooking Lake Mutanda. One day we did some mountain biking from the lodge. It is quite challenging. One Day 2, our guides drove us two hours to do the Golden Monkey Tracking. Another incredible experience. Our final day, some of us had Spensa take us out on the boat. We did some birding and exploring. Our nephews took out the kayaks. The food is delicious. Phiona was always there willing to assist in anyway. They do a phenomenal job cleaning your boots and gaiters. Charles is always checking in to see if you need anything. We had one of the best rooms (14). Our friends were in the attached room (13). We could hear them at times through the door BUT as far as the sunrises - these are the best rooms. BUT BEWARE, these rooms are a long, uphill to the lodge itself. Our friends had Rooms 9 & 10 but the sunrises weren’t as good. Rooms were spotless and the shower was the best for our entire 2 weeks in Uganda."

"I was passing by and stopped at the sign post ,I was warmly welcomed by the receptionist, I enjoyed the quietness of the place and I had great break fast in the morning. The easy access to Kisoro town made it plus for me. Was amazed by the distance to the airstrip too"

"I am a frequent visitor to Kisoro and just completed another two week stay at the Mutolere Coffee Pot Guest Houses. In all, I have lodged here for ＞ 6 months total over the last 10 years, and this has become my 'go-to' lodging for all my visits to Kisoro. The site is pleasant and quiet, outside of the hustle and bustle of Kisoro Town and located adjacent to the St Francis Hospital and the School of Nursing in Mutolere. The grounds are quiet, pleasant and abundantly planted with flowering bushes and trees. The breakfasts on the bed-and-breakfast program are simply wonderful and provide a wide variety of options suitable to any palate. The relatively recent addition of the "stone house" building serves as meeting place, breakfast area, and community site, complete with fireplace and kitchen supplied with sodas and drinks. The area is very safe and I have never had any concerns for security or safety throughout my numerous stays. At night one can see millions of stars on a cloudless night, yet it is also well lit for safety and comfort. Amenities are basic but clean, with individual kitchen areas bathrooms, sitting areas, and bathrooms. Laundry services are available at an excellent price. WiFi is available. The staff is wonderful and friendly.... special shout out to Alfred, the property manager, who has always been very proactive with visitors and attentive to any needs that may come up. The property is also linked to the Coffee Pot Cafe in Kisoro Town which provides a consistent and reliable menu of food options. The local staff at the Guest Houses and Coffee Pot Cafe can help travelers sort through the myriad of touristic options available in Kisoro District and link them to resources to arrange excursions if desired... mountain climbing on the nearby Virunga Range, relaxing lake experiences at Lake Mutanda or Bunyoni, Gorilla tracking, Golden Monkey tracking, Hiking, coffee plantations, and more. Overall the Mutolere Coffee Pot Guest Houses has been a consistently excellent location for my lodging needs in Kisoro."

"From the moment my husband and I arrived to the Bwindi Orugano Lodge, we were completely blown away by how beautiful it was! On top of the beauty, the staff at the the lodge were top notch! We felt completely taken care of the entire time - our room was always clean, the food was OUTSTANDING, and all of our questions were promptly answered. The only thing that I would have changed would be to stay longer."

"The lodge is right by one of the gates to Bwindi which was very handy. The rooms are treehouse style so all our free time was spent birdwatching in the treetops from the balcony- managed to rack up around 30 species just from the balcony! The staff were all incredible at this hotel and went above and beyond. The provided a packed lunch for our gorilla Trek as well as a packed breakfast for our early start the next day. They also managed to turn around our laundry very quickly. The only downside was the shower pressure, but you are literally in the middle of the mountain rainforests in Uganda so you can't really complain 🤷‍♂️"

"The hotel is nestled in the hills of the windy forest and a few meters from the entrance of the national park. Do the hotel workers have impeccable behavior to review the professionalism of the waiter, ézar and the employee valence. The only thing that did not rise to the occasion was the behavior of the person representing the hotel manager named Isabella. From the first moment he expressed a conceit and arrogance that we had never seen in anyone local since we have been in this wonderful country called Uganda for fifteen days."

"Santaviva is a lovely little hotel in the heart of Kisoro. Ivan, the manager, is always available to deal with whatever request you have, and he even runs his own ecotourism business from it. If you're coming to Uganda to visit Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks and the mountain gorillas, this is a great place to stay."

"My stay at Kaara Mountain Gorilla Lodge was exactly what I needed. The lodge sits with stunning, uninterrupted views of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Waking up to that misty forest and the mountains in the distance is unforgettable. What stood out most was the peace and quiet. The area is incredibly calm, with only the sounds of birds and nature around you. It’s the kind of place that instantly gives you relaxation and peace of mind the moment you arrive. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with hot showers, good beds, and reliable staff service. For the price, the value is excellent — you get a premium experience without overpaying. Perfect for unwinding after gorilla trekking. Highly recommend for couples, solo travelers, and anyone visiting Bwindi. I’ll definitely be back. Stayed: November 2025 Name: Paul"