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Kibale Lodge

Kibale Lodge is perfectly positioned for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park (a 30 minute drive from the lodge), one of the best parks to view chimps in Africa, with a community of 1,500. Kibale Lodge is an hour’s drive from the Kasese airstrip. Kibale Lodge sits on a ridge with stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains to the west, and the Kasenyi plains Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Kazinga channel to the south. The 150 acre site is surrounded by lush homesteads on the rolling hills around Fort Portal, known as the “garden city”.

Accommodation and Facilities
Kibale Lodge has eight luxury bandas; two standard and six deluxe, each with an en-suite bathroom and private terrace overlooking views of the Rwenzori Mountains or the rolling countryside of Fort Portal. The lodge has been hand-built to a new level of elegance and luxury by Volcanoes’ in-house teams of artisans, including local engineers, fundis, decorators and upholsterers. Guests are treated to exceptional hospitality at Kibale, embodying the deep traditions of the local Batoro people, based on values and respect for family and elders. In line with these values, there is a personal butler service for all guests. Guests can choose from indoor or outdoor dining options, with locally inspired food menus, such as Filinda, a classic delicacy traditionally served at marriage ceremonies. For relaxation, enjoy a complimentary massage at the Kibale Forest Spa or unwind by the pool. Make your stay even more special and book the lodge on an exclusive use basis with a group of friends.

Wildlife and Activities
Spend a morning tracking the dynamic chimp families in Kibale forest, the Primate Capital of the World. Seeing chimps in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above, is a thrilling experience. Guests also have the opportunity to assist with habituating chimps that are less familiar with people. This experience allows you to spend up to four hours with established troops, some numbering up to 70 individual chimps, and learn from the scientists conducting research on these complex family groups. Trekking to find the troops requires some agility and fitness, but the experience is worth it.
 
Enjoy a lecture from Emily Otaali, a primatologist and the Field Director of the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, offering valuable insights into the world of chimps, their behaviour, what to expect when tracking them, and the importance of protecting them. Guests can also participate in the Tree Nursery and Reforestation Project, birding walks and Bigodi wetland walks led by local guides. The Bigodi wetland is not only a great place for birds, but it is also home to eight primate species and mammals such as bushbuck and otters.
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