Kibale Guest Cottages are located next to Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda. Each cottage is private and has an en-suite shower and flush toilet. The staff are attentive to guests’ needs, making it feel like a home away from home.
The restaurant serves both meals and snacks, and packed lunches can be ordered. The bar is well stocked with drinks including beer, spirits, whiskey, and sodas. All rooms are comfortably furnished with good beds for a restful stay.
The lodge is suitable for families as it has a children’s playground. Car hire and shuttle services are available on request, and the front desk provides 24-hour service. Room prices vary depending on occupancy.
Kibale Guest Cottages are considered one of the best budget options near the park, though they can also serve as a mid-range choice due to the quality of the cottages.
Activities at Kibale Guest Cottages
- Chimpanzee Tracking: Kibale Forest is the leading chimpanzee trekking destination in the world, with more than a 95% chance of seeing chimps. Treks begin at 8:00 am or 2:00 pm and last about three hours, including one hour of observation.
- Chimpanzee Habituation: Guests can join researchers and rangers for a full day of chimpanzee habituation. This is the process of helping chimpanzees get used to human presence before they are opened for tourism.
- Bird Watching: Kibale Forest has about 325 bird species, six of which are endemic to the Albertine region. The best spot for birding is Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, where visitors may see species such as African pitta, dusky crimson wing, collared apalis, crowned eagle, black bee-eater, yellow-spotted nicator, yellow-rumped tinkerbird, and purple-breasted sunbird.
- Nature Walks: Guided walks can be done in Kibale Forest, Bigodi Wetland, and around crater lakes. These walks offer chances to see monkeys, olive baboons, birds, crater lakes, and more. Night walks are also available for spotting nocturnal animals and birds.
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