The lodge sits two kilometres from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre, the starting point for all chimpanzee tracking.
Fourteen private cottages with private decks, en-suite bathrooms, clawfoot bathtubs, walk-in showers, king or twin beds, fans, tea and coffee facilities.
Swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, lounge, Wi-Fi, laundry service, secure parking, arranged transport, conference facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
The chimpanzee habituation experience. Join researchers and rangers for a full day, following chimps from the moment they leave their nests until they build new ones at night.
Guided tracking follows chimpanzees as they move through the forest in search of food and social groups. You walk beneath dense cover, listening for calls and watching for movement above as guides interpret signs along the trail. Encounters vary in length and distance, with each sighting shaped by the troop’s activity
Primate walks focus on locating several monkey species that inhabit different levels of the forest. You move at a steady pace along established paths, scanning the canopy and mid-level branches for movement. Sightings often include multiple species within a single outing.
A guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary reveals a mix of wetland and forest-edge species. You follow raised paths and narrow trails, observing birds, primates, and plant life adapted to these conditions.
Birdwatching in Kibale focuses on forest species that are often identified by sound before sight. You move through shaded trails, pausing to locate calls and subtle movement within the trees. The experience rewards patience, with species appearing briefly in openings or shifting between branches.
Forest walks explore sections of the park beyond primate tracking routes, offering time to observe plant life, insects, and smaller wildlife. You follow guided paths through varying forest types, noting changes in vegetation and light. The experience provides a closer look at the structure and rhythm of the forest itself.
