Kibale Lodge
Location
As its name indicates, Kibale Lodge is located in Kibale, an area of Uganda often nicknamed the primate capital of the world. You’ll most likely be here to see the chimps, but various other primates can be found too, including the colobus monkey and the blue monkey. Birding in the area is also superb, with over 100 known species within the lodge’s 150 acre site.
Accommodation
When you return from a day spent trekking the ever-energetic chimps of the area, spend some time in the spa enjoying rejuvenating and refreshing treatments. There’s also a sauna and pool, two other excellent options for relaxing tired legs.
Experiences
- Tracking chimpanzee troops is the primary experience here - you’ll head to Kibale Forest with expert trackers and find these fascinating primates in their natural habitat, speedily swinging through branches one second and tumbling on the forest floor the next.
- If you want an even more immersive and in-depth chimp experience, you can watch a four hour chimp habituation in the forest.
- Spend some time at Sadhguru School, a school dedicated to nurturing arts and culture that is supported by the lodge.
- Head to Bigodi Wetland Swamp where you can see monkey, mammals (including bushbuck and otter), and birds, for even more wildlife viewing.
- If you’ve not had your fill of walking and fancy another adrenalin hit, hike the Rwenzori Mountains.
We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made safaris to the timeless savannahs of Africa. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made safaris to the timeless savannahs of Africa. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.
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