Travellers Rest Hotel is located in Kisoro district in southwestern Uganda.
This hotel is one of the oldest in the country, built in 1950, and it’s an ideal place for budget travelers who are trekking gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
The famous American primatologist Diane Fossey also stayed in the hotel during her study of mountain gorillas.
The lodge was constructed by Walter Baumgartel, one of the gorilla enthusiasts, and was taken over by the Ugandan government during Amin’s regime but was later restored.
Kisoro Travellers Rest Hotel also offers spectacular views of the famous Virunga volcanoes, which are home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Kisoro Travellers Rest doesn’t just provide accommodation; there are also other activities you can engage in during your stay at the lodge, such as biking tours, community walks, mountain hiking tours, nature-guided walks, and more.
Kisoro Travellers Rest Hotel is currently managed by Nature Lodges Uganda and offers accommodation in 10 rooms: 8 standard rooms and 2 suites.
All rooms have access to warm running water and comfortable beds for your stay.
Every evening, there is a campfire where you can relax and discuss how your day went.
How to Get to Kisoro Travellers Rest Hotel
Kisoro town is 550 kilometers from Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
You can reach it within an 8-9 hour drive from Kampala or take a plane from Kajjansi airfield or Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro airstrip, and then drive to the hotel.
Best Time to Visit
Kisoro Travellers Rest Hotel can be visited throughout the year.
However, if you plan to stay at the lodge for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park, it’s better to visit during the dry seasons of June to September and December to February when the trekking trails are in good condition and not muddy.
