Things to do in Ruhija sector after gorilla trekking.
Activities in Ruhija Sector After Gorilla Trekking Ruhija Sector is one of four gorilla trekking sectors which is situated in the Rubanda area in the eastern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Four habituated gorilla families—the Oruzogo, Kyaguriro, Mukiza, and Bitukura families—live in the Ruhija area and are accessible for daily trekking.
The main activity in the Ruhija region is gorilla trekking, which begins with a briefing at the park headquarters early in the morning. Following the briefing, you will begin your jungle journey in pursuit of the habituated mountain gorillas. Because mountain gorillas prefer to roam around in search of food, trekking with them in the Ruhija area might take anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on their location.
Among other things, you can see a range of bird species, primates, animals, and many plant and tree species while gorilla trekking. After you’ve found the mountain gorillas, you’ll be able to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, where you can observe how they feed, nurse, and groom their young, snap pictures, and document the amazing moments. In addition to gorilla trekking, Ruhija provides a variety of fascinating activities, like as
Activities in the Ruhija Sector Following Gorilla Trekking
A hike or nature stroll
After gorilla trekking, one activity in the Ruhija sector is a nature stroll. You will follow various trails, such as the Mubwindi Swamp Trail and the Bamboo Trail, during the three to six-hour guided nature walks. Along the way, you will see the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and the Virunga volcanoes. You will also come across various animals and primates, see a variety of bird species, colorful butterflies, listen to the lovely sounds of various bird species, take beautiful pictures, and more.
The batwa cultural encounter
In the Ruhija sector, tourists can engage with the Batwa/pygmies who once inhabited Bwindi forest before it was gazetted as a national park through the fascinating Bwatwa cultural experience. Among other things, you can visit the medicine men who use herbal medicine to treat various ailments, hear their ancient stories, take part in their traditional performance, and learn about the Batwa people’s way of life and early forest customs like hunting wild animals and collecting honey.
Observing birds
Because it is home to a variety of bird species, including migratory birds, forest birds, and endemics of the Albertine Rift, Ruhija Sector is one of the greatest places to go birdwatching in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The best time to go bird watching in Ruhija sector is early in the morning with a knowledgeable guide who will help you identify various bird species, such as the starred robin, dusky crimson wing, yellow streaked greenbul, starred robin, grey bush shrike, cinnamon chested bee-eater, red chested flufftail, African green broadbill, Carruthers cisticola, dwarf honey guide, common buzzard, blue-headed sunbird, helmeted guinea fowl, African paradise flycatcher, ross’s turaco, purple-breathed sunbird, archers robin chat, handsome francolin, Rwenzori turaco, mountain masked Apalis, Kivu ground thrush, brown capped weaver, and more.
Tours of the community
After gorilla trekking, community tours are another thrilling activity in the Ruhija district. During the community tour, you will have the opportunity to engage with the locals who reside in the nearby communities, discover their culture, history, and way of life, visit their farmlands, homesteads, and craft stores where they sell handcrafted goods like baskets, beads, bags, and sandals, learn about the local projects, take in traditional entertainment and elder storytelling, and sample local cuisine, among other things.
The ideal time to go to Ruhija Sector
Although Ruhija Sector is open all year round, the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from June to September and December to February. This is because the park receives less rainfall during this time, making the access roads and hiking paths dry and suitable.
The Ruhija sector is also accessible during the wet season, which runs from March to May and November. This is the ideal time of year to visit because it is the breeding season, which allows you to see migratory and colorful bird species.
Accommodations in the Ruhija sector
During your safari, you can stay at a variety of lodging options in the Ruhija sector, including Bakiga Lodge, Ruhija Safari Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Broadbill Forest Camp, and Ruhija Community Rest Camp. These options range from affordable to luxurious.
Directions to the Ruhija Sector
Located in the eastern region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Ruhija Sector is accessible by road transportation. From Kampala, you must drive through Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, and finally reach the park headquarters, which takes approximately eight to nine hours.
Ruhija sector can also be reached from Kigali, Rwanda, where you would fly to Kigali International Airport and then drive for approximately three to four hours to reach Ruhija sector via the Katuna border in Kabale.
Additionally, travelers can travel to Ruhija sector by air. They can reserve scheduled or charter flights with Bar Aviation or Aero Link Uganda from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi Airstrip, and then take a road connection to Ruhija sector.
