The Camp

Location: Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
Number of Rooms: 16 tents and cottages

Primate Lodge combines comfort with adventure in a wilderness setting. All rooms enjoy exceptional privacy, with only the songs of the forest’s myriad birds to break the silence. Accommodations range from luxury safari tents to thatched cottages and a unique tree house. Tents and cottages are individually decorated in African style using stone, wood, bamboo, rattan and bright colors. All have en suite facilities and private verandas with intimate views of the forest. Adventurous travelers may spend a night in the secluded Sky Tree House, a simple bedroom perched high up a tree with basic washing facilities at the base. Forest elephants often visit the wallow below at night! Tucked within the lush greenery are the main lodge, bar and restaurant, serving international and traditional African cuisine. An open lounge is furnished with comfortable chairs, sofas and cushions, the perfect place to relax and listen to the chatter of red-tailed monkeys after a day of trekking in the forest.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Shampoo, soap, lotion, and gel
• Tea/coffee in room
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry (extra cost)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay, and American Express)
• No air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest, enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare yourself for an exciting meeting with the chimpanzees! Uganda is home to humanity’s closest relative, the chimpanzee, a delightful ape whose evocative call echoes through the dense forest long before we spy them. The best place for an unforgettable encounter with chimps is Kibale Forest National Park, home to the greatest variety and concentration of primates anywhere in East Africa. Thirteen different primate species live in this small 216-square-mile park, including the black-and-white colobus monkey, blue monkey, red-tailed monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey and bushbaby. The lush forest harbors a population of more than 1,000 wild chimpanzees, some of which are habituated to human visitors. A vast number of other mammals are found in Kibale Forest as well, including forest elephant, bushbuck, duiker, bush pig and buffalo. More than 325 bird species have been recorded in the park, making it one of Africa’s premier birding locations.

Kibale’s focus is chimpanzee viewing, as well as the 12 other primate species, including the black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed and blue monkeys, and Ugandan red colobus monkey. Rarer sightings may include elephant, duikers, warthogs, and buffalo. There are a number of unique bird species. Exact sightings will depend on seasonality and wildlife movements.

Climate

Conservation

Given its location within the protected confines of Kibale Forest National Park, Primate Lodge is highly committed to the conservation of nature and culture, integral to the health and future of this special ecosystem. The lodge is constructed with local materials and makes use of solar-powered electricity in order to minimize the impact on the environment. Moreover, the lodge contributes to the livelihood of the surrounding communities by involving local families in different service areas, ranging from employment and the supply of locally grown products to selling handmade crafts and offering cultural performances. Tours of local villages and tea estates are also available to guests, which help support the local economy and extend cross-cultural understanding.

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