Kibale National Park has some of the best midrange lodges in or around the park to enable visitors venture into the natural tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park to track chimpanzees. Below are some of these lodges.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
This is a midrange accommodation situated at Kibale National Park, 307 kilometers away from Kampala. Guests to Chimpanzee Forest Lodge can stay at the main guest house and cottages. Rooms to stay in are single, double/twin, triple, and as a family. Carrying your own tent is allowed if you love to camp. Guests get panoramic views of Kibale Forest from inside their rooms as well as outside. All cottages are self-contained, with en-suites bathrooms and heated water.
Private balconies outside the large rooms offer perfect platforms to soak in the cool forest atmosphere. Here, views of the Mountain Rwenzori can be seen clearly. Tea plantations and crater lakes are also viewable from the accommodation. The premises have a garden with lots of beautiful plants. Key amenities include fresh running water, free WIFI, a stand-by generator, and hydro-electric power. In each ensuite bathroom, heated water is available.
Restaurant, bar, and lounging area are cozy at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge. Both local and foreign dishes are served in the spacious restaurant. There is a gift shop where you can find beautiful art and crafts for purchase.
Isunga Lodge
There is a midrange accommodation at Kibale National Park, about 310 kilometers from Kampala by road. Isunga Lodge has 8 simple cottages for guests to stay in while exploring the Kibale forest. Cottages are categorized into singles, doubles/twins, triples, and family cottages. The family cottage accommodates 4 people. All cottages have ensuite bathrooms, heated showers, and charging facilities. They also offer views of the Rwenzori mountains.
Outside the cottages, guests are offered private terraces to view lovely animals and the forest canopy. Food offered at the restaurant is from local sources, including the lodge’s own garden. Free WIFI is offered in both the restaurant and inside the cottages. Evening campfire is made for those who love social interactions while viewing the beautiful stars in the night sky. At all times, the saltwater pool in the compound can be utilized by anyone desiring to cool off.
Kibale Forest Camp
This is a midrange accommodation at Kibale National Park, situated about 324 kilometers from Kampala. Situated close to the southern region of Kibale National Park, the Kibale Forest Camp borders the Magombe Swamp. This implies that you get quick access to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Also, the accommodation is situated 10 minutes away from the Kanyanchu Visitor’s Center. This offers quick access to the park for chimpanzee trekking tours.
Accommodation consists of 12 safari tents with an African touch in design. These are each fitted with an ensuite bathroom, heated water, flush toilet, and private balconies. Alternatively, guests can stay in any of the 9 non-self-contained tents, with communal temporary units of showers and flushing toilets. All tents are under thatching-grass roofs. The bar and restaurant are under lovely wooden grass-thatched roofs. Overlooking the restaurant is a cute garden that makes dining here feel very special.
Turaco Tree-tops
This is a secluded semi-luxe lodge situated at Kibale National Park, 324 kilometers from Kampala. With 8 standard rooms and 8 cottages, guests can choose to stay in a single, double/twin, or triple room, etc. Each room has a balcony where sights of the great blue turaco, primates, and others can be seen. The ensuite bathroom in each room has a flushing toilet and heated water for bathing during the cold months.
The Turaco Tree-tops is proudly eco-friendly, constructed with forest-blending natural materials and powered entirely by solar energy for all electricity needs. All cottages at Turaco Tree-tops have outdoor wooden decks for guests to view the forest. At Turaco Tree-tops, the main lodge is where you will find the cozy restaurant, bar, and lounge. You can also access free, fast WIFI from here while you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
There is also a terrace where guests can enjoy conversing with others, reading a book, birdwatching, and viewing the Rwenzori Mountains. A large swimming pool is in front of the lodge for those who love to cool off after a day of hiking in the forest. A grass-thatched pool house is a relaxing place for guests. You can also have a quiet time at the pool lounger while soaking in the fresh air.
Guereza Canopy Lodge
On the outskirts of Kibale Forest, guests looking for affordable accommodation will find the Guereza Canopy Lodge. Guereza Canopy Lodge is situated at a distance of 323 kilometers from Kampala at Kibale National Park. True to its name, guests have a high chance of spotting mantled Guereza monkeys close to them. It is common to hear them hoot at any time of the day. Lovely views of the jungle can be got in the comfort of your room at the lodge.
Rooms at the Guereza Canopy Lodge are categorized into singles, doubles/twins, triples, and family cottages. This implies that those traveling alone, couples/friends, or families/groups are welcome to stay in the respective rooms in Guereza Canopy Lodge. Any selected room promises you a cozy atmosphere with an ensuite bathroom, heated water, toilet, and private balcony, etc. All rooms are fully furnished and equipped for a comfortable stay in the forest.
A variety of continental dishes are prepared for guests in the restaurant. Flexible meals are also offered since families prefer having their lunch and dinner at different times of the day. Home-made healthy juices are served along with the food. We also use eco-ovens to ensure that your food is healthily warm. The bar is also full of all kinds of soft and hard drinks, ranging from locally produced to imported ones. You can have whiskeys, gins, rums, spirits, and beers, etc.
Kibale Forest Lodge
This is a midrange accommodation situated in Bigodi Village just at the edge of Kibale Forest. Kibale Forest Lodge is around 322 kilometers from Kampala, and an ideal accommodation for visitors desiring to explore Kibale National Park. The lodge is strategically positioned for quick access to the chimpanzee trekking trailhead, village walks/visits, birdwatching, and nature walks, etc.
There are 12 spacious rooms at Kibale Forest Lodge, including single rooms, double/twin rooms, and triple rooms. This implies that solo travelers, couples, groups, and families can be accommodated on any day. Guests in any of the selected rooms can get as much natural light inside as possible. A lot of tropical plant species surround each of the rooms to offer a uniquely relaxing atmosphere.
Any of the rooms is fitted with an ensuite bathroom, heated water, and high speed WIFI. Decorations of Kibale Forest Lodge have an African touch and blend seamlessly with the environment. Most of the building materials are locally sourced. All guests can look forward to a restaurant and bar ready to cater to all their dietary needs. The food is exceptionally delicious, offering a blend of local and foreign dishes.
