Which is the best way to connect to Rushaga from Nkuringo Region? Can is stay in Nkuringo and trek Gorillas in Rushaga Region? How to get to Rushaga from Nkuringo Region – Road connection from Nkuringo to Rushaga Region is the only you can get to trek & See gorillas in Rushaga Region: How long is the trip from Nkuringo to Rushaga Region, What is the best time to drive from Nkuringo to Rushaga for Gorilla Trekking?
Both Nkuringo and Rushaga Region are located in the south-western corner of the popular Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park. Travelers seeking to trek gorillas amidst fewer crowds prefer to do their gorilla trekking in Nkuringo Region, while those intending to take part in the private 4 hours with a group of wild mountain Gorillas in Bwindi can only do this in Rushaga Region. In the unlikely event, if all Gorilla permits in Nkuringo get sold out, your tour Operator might opt to have you stay in Nkuringo but drive to trek gorillas in Rushaga – The accommodation in Nkuringo is great!
While both regions offer quite a varied list of accommodation, the Nkuringo region does offer the best luxury lodge options. Travelers wishing to stay at a luxury gorilla safari lodge in Nkuringo Region then might end up having to stay in Nkuringo but drive to trek Gorillas in Rushaga Region.
The Best Luxury Lodges in Nkuringo Region (South-western Bwindi)
Driving from Nkuringo to Rushaga Region
The drive from Nkuringo to the Rushaga gorilla trekking & habituation region does take approximately 1 hour (one way) from your lodge in the Nkuringo region.
Typically you should plan to have your breakfast at 6:00 am (assuming you only use 30minutes), with all your gorilla trekking gear;
- A pair of face masks (bring a few extra masks)
- Good hiking boots.
- Raincoat.
- Long socks.
- Long-sleeved shirt.
- Insect repellent.
- ……and a lunch pack with at least 1.5 liters of drinking water.
Related: A detailed List of things to bring on your gorilla trek.
At exactly 6:30 am you will be met by your guide who will then drive you on a bumpy dirt road (there is hope this might get paved – we just don’t know when) to the Rushaga region.
The best car for driving from Nkuringo to the Rushaga region is a Toyota Landcruiser. These are built with tough and robust suspensions and have comfortable seats that do make this drive a better experience than if you were driving in an ordinary car – some tour operators will convince you that they can offer you a cheaper way to get there – just ensure you have a reliable car – remember you have already spent quite a bit of money on gorilla permits, accommodation, flights, etc and you just don’t want to make the wrong choice on which car to book for your Nkuringo to Rushaga drive.
Check out Our range of safari Landcruisers for hire in the Nkuringo region.
