Cuckooland is set in a spectacular location in a steeply-sided valley overlooking the forest and is away from any road. You need to walk down for 10 minutes from the car park and more importantly when leaving, need to walk up what can in places be a fairly steep path. Thus Cuckooland is not suitable for the elderly, the disabled or those with a serious health condition. If in doubt, please contact us before booking.

Cuckooland accommodation Bwindi Ruhija is situated on the Butogota-Ruhija road on the eastern side of the park, 25kms  from Butogota and 15kms from Ruhija.  It can be reached either from Kabale or from Ishasha Gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking around 2 ½ hours in either case. A 4WD vehicle is advisable especially in the rainy season.

WHAT TO DO – ACTIVITIES

You could spend many days just relaxing, taking in the natural beauty and looking at the prolific wildlife at the forest edge. However, many other opportunities exist for the more adventurous.

These include:

• Guided walks in the forest with a park ranger

• Working out in the forest gym

• Touring the local community, including seeing their farms, tea small-holdings, schools etc.

• Visit to a tea factory

• Gorilla tracking [this has to be booked in advance through Uganda Wildlife Authority (U.W.A.)

• Bird-watching with an expert local guide