Kibale Primate Lodge

Meals are served in the dining area, with the menu comprising wholesome, tasty dishes with both local and international flavours. Have coffee and drinks at the well-stocked bar adjacent to the dining area, then settle back in the lounge area's large, comfortable chairs and couches and listen to the sounds of the forest while you charge your electronic devices. Or cosy up beside the unique fire cave outside and exchange stories of the day’s adventures.

Three accommodation options are available: eight Safari tents, single-room Forest Cottages and the Sky Tree House. The raised, grass-thatched Safari Tents each have a queen-sized bed, bright linen, an en-suite bathroom of stone and bamboo and a private terrace. The Forest Cottages have twin beds, a sitting area, a full en-suite bathroom and a private veranda. The Sky Tree House has a simple bedroom, basic facilities at ground level, incredible views, monkeys all around and elephants at the nearby wallow.

Join the morning and afternoon expeditions to see the chimps and the 13 other primate species that live in Kibale. A warning: chimps have their breakfast high in the canopy, so standing beneath them with your mouth open can be risky. See nocturnal creatures going about their business on night walks. Keen on birds? Take a tour with a guide to see the many forest species.