A list of all the best recommended lodges to stay around Kibale National Park actually exists for visitors to the destination. These are carefully selected to ensure equity in access for visitors of all budgets. Because you have come to explore the 759 square kilometer Kibale National Park you deserve the best accommodation. With almost 1,500 chimpanzees sheltering in the forest, we understand why Kibale is a must visit for you. The lodges include,
Kibale Primate Lodge
Located inside Kibale National Park, Primate Lodge offers guests the privilege to stay inside the pristine forest. The trailhead for chimpanzee tracking is very close to the lodge, for guests to arrive their much earlier. There is privacy for each guest in any of the 9 luxury cottages availed. These include a honeymoon cottage where couples on a romantic getaway can enjoy their time alone. Cottages blend in with the forest, and have private verandas.
Dishes from Africa and beyond are served in the restaurant, where there is a large terrace for dining. Do not leave the restaurant without passing through the fully-stocked bar, to get yourself a drink. Head to the lounge, with its sufficient space and large comfortable chairs and sofas for relaxation. Alternatively, sit around Primate Lodge’s evening campfire for some warmth or conversations with fellow guests.
Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort
This is at the shores of Lake Nyabikere to offer a much more immersive experience amidst nature. Stay close to Kibale National Park in either suites, villas or residences, each with clear views of pristine nature. The décor in Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, though contemporary, has African-inspired architecture and furniture. If you are outside your accommodation, enjoy standing or sitting on your balcony for cool fresh air coming from the forest and lake.
Allow your mind and body to experience the luxury spa treatment of Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort. Regarding the food, this is served at the dining for you to enjoy while soaking in the breathtaking landscape. For privacy, enjoy dining in the tea house, fire pit or infinity pool. Food prepared is of high quality and made of various ingredients and seasonal flavors with local inspiration.
Kibale Forest Camp
Guests, especially those on a budget have a lot to thank for if they stay in Kibale Forest Camp. This can be in one of the 12 en-suite safari tents, with African inspired designs. While these are self-contained, Kibale Forest Camp also offers 9 thatched non-self-contained tents for guests. Panoramic views of Kibale Forest are everywhere, yet the Magombe swamp is also close by. The trailhead for a chimp trekking tour is near, just a 10 minutes’ drive.
All the non-self-contained tents are setup under a grass thatched roof, with a shared ablution block. This has flush toilets and showers. Conversely, each safari tent has a private en-suite bathroom, flush toilet and private veranda. Kibale Forest Camp has a large wooden grass-thatched building where guests dine in the restaurant. A bar is also here where a vast range of hard and soft drinks are stocked daily for guests to enjoy.
Papaya Lake Lodge
Its location very close to crater lakes, Lyantonde and Kifuruka offers a peaceful stay near Kibale National Park. When you are a guest and intend to stay in Papaya Lake Lodge, 9 luxury cottages are offered to choose from. But, one is a family cottage, with 3 bedrooms, a living room, large bathroom, terrace and fireplace. The other 8 cottages feature bathrooms decorated with local stones. Also, private verandas and shower units are fitted in each.
The staff of Papaya Lake Lodge find innovative ways to prepare and serve delicious local and international cuisines. Most of the ingredients used are got from the gardens around the premises, each with a distinct aroma. With a swimming pool so wide and constructed on a hill, guests get panoramic views of crater lakes and Rwenzori mountains. Most importantly, this is an ecofriendly lodge with its electricity basically got from solar.
Kyaninga Lodge
Experience the peace and quiet of Kyaninga Lodge where every second spent here is perfect. Meals prepared combine cuisines from both the African continent and international ones. They are sourced from the kitchen garden within the premises or public markets nearby. Eat while seated on furniture made of textured Elgon olive and Mvule. Request for any type of hard or soft drink from the bar to compliment your food.
Kyaninga Lodge has 9 cottages, all spacious and constructed with natural local materials that blend in with nature. Inside the cottages are African inspired furniture with a grass thatched roof above the rooms. All materials used for construction and furniture are got from local farms around the lodge. Outdoor spa treatments are available for you to have your mind and body rejuvenated after a chimpanzee trek.
Chimpundu Lodge
Prepare for a luxury experience near Kibale National Park if you plan to stay in Chimpundu Lodge. There are 14 accommodations here, with large bathrooms, and private balconies each. Make your own tea or coffee because there is a tea and coffee making facility placed in every cottage. The lodge has constructed a nice open-air swimming pool for guests who love vistas of nature while they bathe.
All the modern facilities for a classic lodge exist in Chimpundu Lodge. They include dining, bar, lounge and outdoor swimming pool etc. The team has highly trained individuals to offer some of the best spa treatments ever. While you revitalize your mind and body, the cool forest air flows in to calm you. Access to fast WI-FI is guaranteed so that you remain in contact with your people and the rest of the world.
Guereza Canopy Lodge
Guereza is situated on the edge of Kibale National Park and offers quality accommodation at pocket friendly prices. This place accommodates individuals, couples, groups or families. In the lodge the modern bar and restaurant offer ideal drinks and meals respectively. When you are in the dining, a wide selection of local and international cuisines is offered for self service.
A total of 6 cottages that overlook the forest are offered at Guereza Canopy Lodge. Get the best en-suite bathrooms, private verandas and others when you stay in any single one of them. Flush toilets, hot showers and large windows are what makes each room very interesting to stay in. Whether in your room, private balcony or just strolling around the lodge, you get amazing Kibale Forest views.
Kibale Forest Lodge
Located right at the edge of Kibale forest, particular in a village known as Bigodi. If you want to get fast access to the forest for chimp trekking, birding, nature walks and others, stay here. Find 12 large self-contained rooms, very comfortable, yet offered at pocket friendly rates. All single, double, twin and triple rooms are offered to guests in Kibale Forest Lodge. The décor is strictly African, and sourced from the surrounding communities.
Even at budget friendly rates, the security at Kibale Forest Lodge is top-notch for 24 hours every day. Other facilities that make for a comfortable experience include the fast Wi-Fi that you can connect on every time. Meanwhile, food is an essential aspect of your stay in the lodge. This is offered diligently in the restaurant, where experienced chefs prepare your finest dishes. You can also step inside the bar to order your favorite drink for the day.
Isunga Lodge
This remote accommodation offers views of Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains simultaneously. Additionally, guests stay close to crater lakes to soak in nature beyond the usual. Isunga Lodge has 8 cottages where guests can afford to stay comfortably close to the jungle. These are offered in the form of single, double, twin, triple and family cottages.
All cottages have private terraces for guests to spend some time admiring natural wonders around them. Despite its location, guests can access charging facilities inside their cottage. Inside each of them are flush toilet and hot shower. Isunga Lodge offers all meals in the restaurant. Here, you can also spend time in the lounge relaxing, reading or just sipping your favorite drink. Enjoy the fresh organic vegetables harvested from the lodge’s own garden.
Turaco Tree Tops
This is a lodge that neighbors Kibale National Park to offer guests a jungle experience no other place offers. With 8 luxury cottages and 8 standard rooms, a variety of guests are welcome to stay here. The rooms have optional shared balconies thus suitable for family or a group. Meanwhile the cottages in Turaco Tree Tops come with exterior wooden decks each. They also have large windows to offer a wider view of the jungle near to the lodge.
Turaco Tree Tops’ restaurant, lounge and bar are all in the main lodge. When chilly air blows from the forest, you can get some warmth from a fireplace in the lounge. There is also another lounge in the first floor which also offers a perfect relaxing spot. Here, guests love to sit or stand to get great views of the forest and the Rwenzori mountains. A large swimming pool in front of the main lodge also offers all these amazing experiences.
Crater Safari Lodge
On the banks of a pristinely beautiful Lake Nkugute is this amazing lodge, constructed on a hill. It is the second largest crater lake in Uganda, and its views are either partial or full from the lodge. Crater Safari Lodge is an eco-friendly accommodation near Kibale National Park, with most of it constructed from locally sourced raw materials. Also, its source of electricity is mostly from solar power.
Guests enjoy their stay in deluxe thatched chalets, with expansive floors made of wooden material. On the private balconies, you get views of the lake, or lawn and other exciting features both near and far. Guests can also choose to stay in a standard cabana, which directly faces a large swimming pool and lawn. In its central area, Crater Safari Lodge offers a large wooden area. This has an open-plan lounge, nicely furnished dining area and bar.
