Sahaya guesthouse

04/04/2026

Please note that we shortened our name to "Sahaya Guesthouse". We welcome you at our place.

20/10/2025

CONSERVATION IN ACTION!
The reforestation of the farmland adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that we purchased to expand habitat for mountain gorillas (and other wildlife) is proceeding fast. Here are some pics and clips sent to me by Mushamba earlier this month. In the corner of this land is our Sahaya Rafiki guesthouse (where you are invited to stay!). With the rain and high temps, vegetation grows very fast, and as a result gorilla families are spotted every few weeks.
We are now fundraising to purchase a small strip of land next to the river, which is surrounded by land we already purchased and thus makes sense to include in our program, especially as this land is visited very frequently by gorillas. This land has a cliff with rocks and even a small cave, where Batwa pygmies used to live (I was told it was used especially for women to deliver their babies).
For more info about this program, visit https://rafikiwildlife.org/gorillas/

23/06/2025

Today, we got a visit of the Rushegura family! The rest of the family had already left when it was discovered the male was still hanging around a bit longer.
More info about our guesthouse is at https://rafikiwildlife.org/guesthouse/

19/03/2025

Taken by trail camera on the land above our guesthouse. Credit: Sharlene Cohen.

21/09/2024

Earlier today, the Rushegura family spent their day hanging around the area of our guesthouse! This area is part of our ongoing programs of reforestation and conservation. To learn more, and/or to support, visit https://rafikiwildlife.org/gorillas/
Pic and video footage: Mushamba Moses
Rafiki Memorial Wildlife Conservation Initiative
Sahaya International Inc (USA)

11/04/2024

Last week, the gorillas were back at on the hill right behind the Sahaya Rafiki guesthouse run by our partner organization Rafiki Memorial Wildlife Conservation Initiative in Uganda. This picture was taken by Mushamba Moses Silverback
To learn more about the guesthouse, or to make reservations, visit www.rafikiwildlife.org/guesthouse

28/08/2023

Our guesthouse is briefly featured in this vloggers couple video of their trip to Uganda, as they stayed with us at Bwindi. More info at www.rafikiwildlife.org/guesthouse
https://youtu.be/IW-W24FbwOE?si=xcwShtoeJt0ugyYf

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18/08/2023

We love our new street sign, made by Isaac and Frank! A big thank you to both artists.
For more info, visit www.rafikiwildlife.org/guesthouse
Sahaya International Inc (USA)

05/08/2023

A big thank. you to Isaac who carved this beautiful sign that is now placed at the main road in Buhoma. To get to the guesthouse, just take the road down, as we are next to Ruhondeza lodge (which is the sign right after hours). We look forward to welcoming visitors!
Rafiki Memorial Wildlife Conservation Initiative
Sahaya International Inc (USA)

06/07/2023

Even when you don't see the gorillas 🦍🦍, there is often evidence around our guesthouse that they have been there. Apparently they love to chew on Eucalyptus trunks (we had cut down those trees 2 years ago to make place for native trees). And sometimes we notice that they made a beautiful nest in a tree.
To learn more about us, visit www.rafikiwildlife.org
Supported by Sahaya International Inc (USA)
Rafiki Memorial Wildlife Conservation Initiative