Karungi Camp

We slept here for 2 days during december. It was a lovely experience. We got a verry warm welcome in the lodge and were greeted with fresh juice and a warm towel. The rooms are good, only thing missing is some sort of closet. The location of this lodge is great with just a 20 minute drive to Rushanga gate of the Bwindi NP. The service is outstanding, with all the staff trying their verry best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. But the best is yet to come, the food. The food is just outstanding. This must have been the best food we’ve had in all of eastern Afrika, which is quiet a lot.

All together We can highly recommend this lodge for anyone wanting to do the gorilla trek in Bwindi NP.

Our stay here definitely was one of the best experiences we had in Uganda! The food was delicious, the rooms very clean and big, the shower was hot and the staff amazing. They helped us in every way possible: when I felt sick, they prepared some ginger tee for me, when we wanted to plan activities they quickly managed to find a very friendly and knowledgeable guide for us, they connected us to local artists that presented and sold their craft, and they led us to the tailor, who made some beautiful dresses for me. Even a comfortable ride to the next accommodation was organized on very short notice. We enjoyed our stay very much, felt welcome and would definitely come back.

Stayed here for gorilla tracking based on the description of how well integrated this camp is with the local community and it was as advertised. Very comfortable stay with nice room, good food, and great company around the fire at night. For the adventurous, this place is well worth the visit, even if you are not seeing the gorillas.

Our time at Karungi camp was one of my favorite travel experiences to date. Gordy helped us get a permit the day of our trek (despite them being sold out for months), picked us up from the border, helped us run errands in a new country, and drove us to our next destination. He made our time in Bwindi as good as it could get, and the staff (Jason, eliza, and Kiki) were all wonderful as well. We camped, played futbol with the locals, and couldn’t have asked for a better time in Bwindi. Highly recommend!

Had an unforgettable 4-night stay here as a solo-traveller and felt very well looked after. Gordy, Yoly and every staff member at Karungi are amazing. Not only they are organised and efficient in helping you book gorilla permits, tours and transfers, but they also take genuine interest in making sure you have the best experience.

I also found out with their help and recommendation that there is much more to do in the area than just gorilla trekking - hikes, lake visits, craft sessions, etc. Rubuguri is very conveniently located for gorilla trekking but also generally a beautiful area and definitely worth staying for more than one night to enjoy the local hospitality and the beauty of the area.

Lodge bar is frequented by both locals and tourists, which is really nice and unique. In the evenings, you can have fireside chats with the staff members, other guests and any locals still at the bar. Food is great and you can take hot showers.

I definitely recommend Karungi Camp to anyone who is wanting to visit the Bwindi area and hope to visit again one day.

Simply loved this place! Great value for money, comfy bandas, delicious food, and most important – amazing and friendly local staff (the place belongs to Ugandans and supports many community projects, of it counts for you where your money goes). You won't find better in the neighborhood.

Had a great time at karungi camp, really nice place to relax in a absolutely jaw dropping region. Gordon organised my gorilla trekking permit with no problems, he also organised a driver called to pick me up from the bus at kabale. Zavi is an amazing guy, kind guy and we became friends during my brief stay at the camp. The location of the camp is great for gorilla trekking or hiking and the food was very nice too with vegetables from the garden. Vegetarian options where available too. Taking a hot shower in the evening was also very nice. All in all I would stay at karungi camp again :)

Great place to stay next to Bwindi park for gorilla tracking. Yoly and Gordy were absolutely helpful before our arrival and during whole stay. They assisted with permits, transportation and gave a lot of guidance about other sports in Uganda itself before we reached their place. Do recommend this camp which is cosy and nice.

Beautiful place to stay for a while. It's located in a very rural village close to the gorilla tracking. The host managed to organise a permit for me. Thank you so much! The staff was very welcoming and I felt like being home.

Really friendly and authentic accommodation in a convenient location for gorilla tracking at either Nkuringo (45 mins drive) or Rushaga (20 mins drive). The staff make fantastic food from locally-sourced ingredients and there is a genuine connection with the local community and culture. This is the place to come if you're visiting Bwindi and don't want to just retreat to an upscale lodge and avoid the real Uganda.

Firstly I would love to thank Gordon our point of contact for his impeccable consideration to our comfort and satisfaction. Gordon is kind, helpful, hard working and considerate. Without him we’d have had a very different experience in Bwindi. Now to the camp itself - Virtually a little pocket of forest paradise. Comfortable, affordable and in a stunning location. The staff are welcoming, warm and attentive. A huge bonus here is the food from Chef Daniel. My friend and I are both experienced chefs and the food cooked at this camp far exceeded the standards at other camps that we have experienced throughout Africa, whilst on tours of similar nature. So we give a fitting 5 stars for this establishment and once again thank you to all for being a part of an unforgettable journey for Jesse and I.

It was one of the best decisions to select #KarungiCamp for our #Ugandan wildlife holiday. Yolande and Gordon have been very communicative and responsive in helping us plan and execute our dream wildlife experience. A few highlights -
- The whole karungi team is very helpful and polite , we had a warm welcome with freshly squeezed juice and comfortable stay at the site.
- Accommodation is basic but clean, hygienic and safe, very pretty and rustic, with bestest hot shower, amazingly fresh local food and fully stocked bar. They have rustic wooden log sofas in the outdoors on which you can lounge around. The best part is the premises - green and peaceful, they also light a heartwarming fire in the fireplace, when it gets cold
- Gordon, the manager went out of his way to make us feel at home, he personally accompanied us through our trip, acting as driver and recommending and arranging local experiences, from the Gorilla trekking to safaris in QENP, to accompanying us for the chimp experience ! He has great contacts and team and is your go-to person to experience Uganda up,close and personal.

Most importantly, the team went above and beyond their actual jobs (it is a resort and not a tour agency), by helping us plan and execute our itinerary. We kept asking them loads of questions, and they patiently guided us with their local expertise right from itinerary planning to local suggestions. This was important since not much information was available online.

It would be a mistake not to book them and experience the warm and expert hospitality @ Karungi Camp ! Must-book if you are planning to visit Uganda !

We stayed at Karungi camp for our gorilla track in Bwindi. The location is great, just a 20 min drive to the entry gate, the rooms are super clean and spacious and the food is good.

But that was not what made our stay so amazing. It was the people. Every night they would light the fire at the restaurant and sit with you and take time to listen to your stories. The staff was so interested to hear about our day.

But what I loved most, was the passion and love they had for their community. One night we stayed up with Gordon, talking about the people living there and mentioned that we would love to do something. He asked what we wanted to do, without any pressure whatsoever, and arranged for us to buy some food for a few families that had it rough. He went out of his way and made time in his day to take us to these families. A true gem.

Also, Aicha. The girl that would come running in the pouring rain with umbrella’s just so that we could go to the room dry. The girl that noticed our dirty hiking boots and took the time to clean them, without asking. They looked brand new!

The people that work at Karungi camp are one of the sweetest souls I have ever come across. They are worth the stay 100%. And then ofcourse also the location, food and rooms :-)

Karungi camp was great: the staff are really nice, the hot shower was really good, the bed was very comfy bed and the food was delicious :)
Seeing the gorillas was amazing and we also enjoyed walking in the village.

Karungi is a really great spot in a small village town. The owners and staff were incredibly helpful before, during and after our trip to Karungi/Bwindi national park. Gordy helped us secure permits to trek with gorillas and we never had to bat an eye. Also, their hot showers are sooo nice after a day of hiking!

Was so excited staying @karungi camp as a guide and my clients were so pleased with all the services. Danke Mr Gordon

Wonderful location as well as wonderful and very friendly people, there! We really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommended 😊

Comfy accommodation, great food but most importantly lovely staff and owners. Will return!

Very nice stay. I payed 20 dollars for hut)

Nice people and atmosphere. Great shower and food!