Primate Lodge - Kibale

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Accommodation Highlights

Magical location in Kibale National Park
Start chimpanzee trekking in less than five minutes' walk from the lodge
Early morning and nocturnal forest walks
Bird watching of more than 300 species
Complimentary Wi-fi in all public areas of the lodge

Overview of Primate Lodge – Kibale

Uganda, Kibale Forest

Situated in the heart of one of the last remaining areas of lowland and montane rain forests in the world, Primate Lodge – Kibale is ideally located for exploring Kibale National Park and a riveting chimp-trekking adventure.

The park is a key eco-tourism and safari destination in East Africa, home to over 300 species of birds and 13 species of primates, including colobus monkeys and various communities of habituated chimpanzee.

Primate Lodge has a range of accommodation options to suit adventurous travellers at any budget, from a secluded campsite and deluxe safari tents to spacious private cottages in the forest for that ‘being one with nature' feeling. Truly intrepid guests should not miss a chance to stay in the Sky Tree House. Nestled in an enormous tree deep in the forest and perched about 10 metres / 32 feet above an elephant meadow, this unique unit offers magnificent views over the forest canopy and enjoys regular visits from rare animals like acrobatic colobus monkeys and shy forest elephants.

The lodge boasts two restaurants, offering international and local dishes.

Set out on morning and afternoon expeditions, seeking out chimpanzees and the dozen other primate species that can be found in Kibale National Park. Enjoy guided nature walks through the forest, as well as night walks in search of the forest's nocturnal animals. And no experience at Primate Lodge is complete without a visit to the neighbouring tea plantations or a walk through the local forest tribes' villages.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Magical location in Kibale National Park
Start chimpanzee trekking in less than five minutes' walk from the lodge
Early morning and nocturnal forest walks
Bird watching of more than 300 species
Complimentary Wi-fi in all public areas of the lodge

Bird watching

Guided walks

Live music & entertainment

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Rooms at Primate Lodge - Kibale

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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Luxury Cottage

Primate Lodge has nine spacious safari tents set on raised wooden platforms, each sheltered by large thatched roofs and secluded in the forest. These tents are equipped with amenities like double or king-sized beds with mosquito nets, lounge areas with comfortable arm chairs, reading tables, en suite bathrooms, and shaded verandas from which to marvel at the superb forest views.

 

General Facilities

Primate Lodge – Kibale is a unique eco-lodge offering deluxe safari tents on raised wooden platforms, as well as spacious forest cottages.

The lodge has a large dining terrace, a bar and a sheltered lounge area with a small library – a great place to curl up with a good book after an adventure-filled day exploring the wonders of the African rainforest. Or cosy up next to the camp fire and share chimp-trekking stories with your fellow adventurers.

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Restaurant

Dining

The lodge's main restaurant serves international and local breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a charming seated setting. Another restaurant offers take-away international and local meals from an à la carte menu.

Expert Opinion

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Bonita Cronje

Bonita Cronje

Africa Safari Expert

Located within the National Park you really are immersed in the forest surrounded by birdsong, butterflies and even the odd monkey. The lodges location allows for extra sleeping time as they are only a 5-minute walk from the chimpanzee trekking base.

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Traveller Reviews

  • BC
    Bonita Cronje
    employee

    Located within the National Park you really are immersed in the forest surrounded by birdsong, butterflies and even the odd monkey. The lodges location allows for extra sleeping time as they are only a 5-minute walk from the chimpanzee trekking base.

  • LJ
    Lynne Jones
    traveler

    The Primate Lodge Kibale was very adequate, we were warmly welcomed, as we were in all the accommodation, quite a walk up to and back from our tent though, which was very comfortable.
    The chimpanzee walk was remarkable, our wonderful guide Ronald made it memorable, sharing his knowledge and insights into chimp behaviour, and I was in seventh heaven taking photos. A funny incident happened- a local television crew came past when we were resting waiting for the chimps, and they were walking fast and wearing rain ponchos, which the chimps didn’t like, and when the crew got up close to photograph the chimps, one went berserk- screaming and racing through the undergrowth and ran past and smacked one of them on the leg, we thought the cameraman would have a heart attack!

  • LK
    Lois Kelley
    traveler

    Primate Lodge was great and I’m glad we stayed there. The proximity to the chimpanzee trek was ideal. We had a great time there.

  • ED
    Erika Daileda
    traveler

    Primate Lodge in Kibale was excellent in all regards. The room was very nice and comfortable, the staff very friendly and attentive, the food excellent, and the location great.

BC
Bonita Cronje
employee

Located within the National Park you really are immersed in the forest surrounded by birdsong, butterflies and even the odd monkey. The lodges location allows for extra sleeping time as they are only a 5-minute walk from the chimpanzee trekking base.

LJ
Lynne Jones
traveler

The Primate Lodge Kibale was very adequate, we were warmly welcomed, as we were in all the accommodation, quite a walk up to and back from our tent though, which was very comfortable.
The chimpanzee walk was remarkable, our wonderful guide Ronald made it memorable, sharing his knowledge and insights into chimp behaviour, and I was in seventh heaven taking photos. A funny incident happened- a local television crew came past when we were resting waiting for the chimps, and they were walking fast and wearing rain ponchos, which the chimps didn’t like, and when the crew got up close to photograph the chimps, one went berserk- screaming and racing through the undergrowth and ran past and smacked one of them on the leg, we thought the cameraman would have a heart attack!

LK
Lois Kelley
traveler

Primate Lodge was great and I’m glad we stayed there. The proximity to the chimpanzee trek was ideal. We had a great time there.

ED
Erika Daileda
traveler

Primate Lodge in Kibale was excellent in all regards. The room was very nice and comfortable, the staff very friendly and attentive, the food excellent, and the location great.