Name: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Address: Rwanda, Ruhengeri, Ruhengeri, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Rating: 9

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Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

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My partner and I spent 4 nights at Le Bambou as our base while we experienced the incredible Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking and Volcano Hiking. We were blown away by the attentiveness of Joel and the rest of his team- keeping the fire going for us every night, filling hot water bottles for us to keep the bed warm and spotlessly cleaning our (very!) muddied hiking boots each day in time for our next excursion. The meals were balanced, varied and tasty, always prepared with care 3x a day. We wish you all the best!

Great team at Le Bambou!

We had a very nice and comfortable stay at this lodge. The staff was extremely kind, food amazing and its location perfect. They even cleaned and dried our wet clothes and shoes after the trekking + put hot water “bottles” in out beds during the night. We would definitely recommend 

A nice and comfortable stay

We absolutely loved our stay at Le Bambou.  Nothing was too much trouble for Ben, Frank, Charity and the rest of the staff.  They even cleaned our hiking boots and socks and laid them out ready each morning for our daily hikes. Meals were wholesome and delicious, ask the chef to make his banana fritters - yummy! Accommodation is basic but very clean and comfy. A special touch are the hot water bottles every night.  Location is excellent for the gorillas, golden monkeys, volcano hike and within walking distance of the Diane Fossey exhibition. We would love to visit again!

Awesome Lodge

We was a couple and both of us were so excited being the first time in such a beautiful amazing place,the rooms were lovely warm cosy the fire place fire place kept us so warm and the hot water bottles were an added touch.The food and the service were exceptional,staff were amazing and so friendly,we was so close to the gorillas and we loved it¡

Weekend get away 

We had such a great stay. So relaxing and peaceful. Room was spacious and comfortable. The fireplace and hot water bottles in the bed were a great touch and made it feel so cozy. Staff were incredible and so accommodating. Would definitely recommend! 

Great Experience

Lovely accommodations set in a peaceful atmosphere among nature. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.  I came back from hiking one day and my boots and gaiters were a muddy mess. They took them and cleaned them for me and they looked brand new the next day when I got them back. They also built a fire for me in my room each night and provided hot water bottles.  I was never cold or uncomfortable and the rooms are very large and spacious. Location is very close to several attractions, including Volcanoes NP.

Peaceful location 

I visited numerous national parks in the great lakes regions, spending time in Uganda visiting bwindi national park. After my visit, I crossed the border into Rwanda and booked a room at Le bambou Gorilla Lodge. Overall I rated it 5 stars for its comforting vibe, superb food, great accommodations and value for my money♥️.
I recommend it.

Great bang for the buck

We loved this place!!!! It really felt more authentic than some of the other places we stayed. I've read some other reviews and well, okay, yes, it is maybe a bit more dated... but that was okay with me!!! The staff was INSANELY wonderful and helpful and kind and courteous. It was very cold in the mornings and at night and so they'd have fires going in the lobby and would build a fire in your room at night and also put hot water bottles in the bed during turndown service. I loved that!!!! The room we had was GIGANTIC and very comfortable. The food was incredible and there was TONS of it. A dance/drum crew from the village also came and gave us a great welcome show, which was a huge surprise. When we came back from our gorilla trekking, CAKED in mud, the staff took our shoes and scrubbed them so clean they looked brand new! HA HA. I would definitely recommend staying here! 

Cozy stay with lovely staff

We stayed at the Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for two nights. Our rooms, although dated were spacious, clean and comfortable. The rooms were spacious and had a fireplace. The room had a fridge which unfortunately did not work.
The Team was very friendly and made us feel really welcome. Chef James made hearty meals and the best potato chips! Emanuel, Janet and Davis were always ready to assist us. The staff even helped us out of our muddy boots after the Gorilla Trek and cleaned it for us.
We recommend the Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge and will definitely stay there again in future.

Comfortable accommodation & excellent service

Stayed here for 2 nights while doing gorilla and golden monkey trekking. As I arrived just after covid restrictions had been lifted, tourism had not kicked back off in the area and I was the only one at the hotel. Still, the staff went above and beyond. They arranged for a local group of students to perform traditional dances to welcome me and after returning from each trek my boots and gaiters were removed and meticulously cleaned and dried, ready for the next day's adventure. 

Bed was comfy, bathroom was huge, and I never had issues with bugs creeping in. The fireplace in my room was so nice to relax by after the sun went down. Meals were a bit repetitive (which was normal for me as a vegetarian all over Rwanda) but  had enormous amounts of food, so much so that I actually requested the chef make fewer dishes as I could not possibly finish so much food and felt terrible about waste when so many in the area go without. As a bonus, the property is set back from the main road a ways and in the morning the bird watching was fabulous. 

If I am lucky enough to return to see the gorillas again, I would stay at Le Bambou again for sure!

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