Cuckooland Tented Lodge, Ruhija

A small tented lodge on the forest edge in the Ruhija area, set in secondary forest and popular with birdwatchers and naturalists.

  • LocationRuhija area, Bwindi
  • StyleTented lodge
  • To RuhijaAbout 35 min drive
  • Known forBirding
  • Best forNaturalists

About Cuckooland Tented Lodge

Cuckooland is a small, mid-range lodge on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, about a 35-minute drive from Ruhija, the nearest gorilla tracking centre. It sits in roughly 10 acres of secondary forest.

Guests stay in self-contained tent-houses built largely from local materials. The setting is aimed at birdwatchers and naturalists, with a long bird list recorded around the property.

Park
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Area
Near Ruhija
To Ruhija
About 35 minutes
Rooms
Self-contained tents
Grounds
About 10 acres of forest

Before you book: lodge details change, so we confirm room types, facilities and availability directly with the lodge when we check your gorilla permits.

Why Stay in Ruhija

Ruhija sits at around 2,300 metres on Bwindi’s eastern ridge. It is cooler and quieter than the other sectors, with several habituated gorilla families for standard treks and the best birding in the park along the Mubwindi Swamp trail.

Staying in the sector you are trekking from means a short transfer on trek morning. If you also want the four-hour Gorilla Habituation Experience, plan separate nights in Rushaga, several hours away.

How to Get to Cuckooland Tented Lodge

  • From Buhoma: about 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road through the forest.
  • From Kabale or Lake Bunyonyi: a few hours on mountain roads.
  • By air: Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, then a road transfer.

We arrange every transfer as part of your trip.

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Cuckooland Tented Lodge FAQs

How far is Cuckooland from Ruhija?

About a 35-minute drive to Ruhija, the nearest gorilla tracking centre.

Is Cuckooland good for birdwatching?

Yes. It is set in secondary forest and aimed at birdwatchers and naturalists.

Can I do gorilla habituation from Cuckooland?

Habituation runs only from Rushaga. Combine a Ruhija-area stay with nights in Rushaga.

Plan Your Stay at Cuckooland Tented Lodge

Send your dates and we will check the lodge and your gorilla permits together.

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