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Luxury Lodge
Uganda

Volcanoes Kibale Forest Lodge
Kibale National Park

Volcanoes Kibale Lodge, Kibale Forest, Uganda

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Setting: Kibale Lodge sits on a ridge with views of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Queen Elizabeth plains and the Kazinga Channel. The 150-acre site is surrounded by rolling hills and lush homesteads near Fort Portal.
Chimpanzees: Trek in the “primate capital of the world” and watch chimpanzees swing through the canopy, or join the habituation programme to spend four hours with a chimp group.
Bigodi Wetland walk: Explore this nearby community-run wetland sanctuary with a guide, spotting monkeys, birds and other wildlife along peaceful forest trails.
Luxury bandas: There are eight spacious private bandas feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace and a freestanding bath with forest views.
Birding: Kibale Forest hosts over 375 bird species, including rare forest endemics, making it a haven for keen birdwatchers.
Farm-to-table dining: Much of the produce is grown on the lodge’s own garden and nearby farms, bringing fresh, seasonal flavours to each meal.
Visit Sadhguru School: Connect with the local community and support education by visiting this village school, gaining insight into daily life in the region.

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How to get there

The main international airport in Uganda is Entebbe International Airport (EBB). From here, you can take a short domestic flight to Kasese Airstrip, which is around one hour’s drive from Volcanoes Kibale Lodge.

Are children welcome?

Children of all ages are welcome to stay at Volcanoes Kibale Lodge, however children under 15 years old are generally not permitted to participate in the chimpanzee trekking, and the lodge does not have childcare facilities.

Giving back

Volcanoes Kibale Lodge supports long-term community and conservation work through the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT), funded in part by a small per-night community fee on guests’ stays. The Trust aims to enrich local livelihoods, protect great apes and restore natural habitats while working with institutions to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

The lodge partners with the Jane Goodall Institute to deliver community outreach through its Roots and Shoots programme, with a strong focus on building women leaders in conservation and responsible ecotourism around Kibale Forest.

Environmental work at Kibale includes a tree nursery and reforestation project led by the lodge’s head botanist and team, who have planted hundreds of thousands of indigenous seedlings to help restore degraded land across the property. Guests can visit the nursery, learn about the project and even plant their own trees.

The lodge also supports local education and cultural initiatives, such as visits to Sadhguru School and a cultural partnership with the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation, bringing traditional Ugandan art to the lodge and helping foster pride and opportunity in nearby communities.

What wildlife can you expect to see?

Primates: Kibale is often called the ‘primate capital of the world’. It is home to 13 species, including chimpanzees, red colobus, black-and-white colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and olive baboons. The chimpanzee population is the main draw, with excellent trekking opportunities year-round.

Birdlife: Over 375 bird species have been recorded here. Highlights include the African pitta (seasonal), great blue turaco, green-breasted pitta and several forest endemics of the Albertine Rift.

Mammals: Larger mammals are more elusive but include forest elephants, buffalo and several small antelope species such as bushbuck and duiker.

Other wildlife: The forest also supports reptiles, butterflies and a remarkable diversity of trees and plants, making guided walks particularly rewarding.

Why we love Volcanoes Kibale Lodge

Volcanoes Kibale Lodge is both beautifully designed, comfortable and in a brilliant location for visiting the primate capital of the world, but what makes it really special is the connection it has with the community and the environment. If you visit the locals during your stay, you can really see the impact they are making.