Kibale Forest National Park is one of the reasons Uganda is called the “Primate Capital of the World.” It is the best place for chimpanzee trekking in the country and is also home to a variety of other primates, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, and many others.
There are various accommodation options in Kibale Forest National Park, ranging from luxurious to mid-range and budget accommodations.
Where to stay depends on the tourist’s choice and budget. Below are some of the mid-range hotels in Kibale Forest National Park.
Best Mid-Range Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park
Some of the best mid-range accommodation facilities in Kibale National Park include:
Isunga Lodge
Isunga Lodge is located at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park, offering amazing views of the forest, Lake George, and the Rwenzori Mountains.
The lodge provides comfortable, high-quality, and unique accommodations for mid-range travelers in Kibale.
Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale Forest Camp is an eco-friendly lodge offering accommodation in canvas tents. Each safari tent is situated in the forest, providing a true jungle experience.
Budget travelers are also catered for with a lazy camping arrangement.
The lodge borders the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and is not far from the Kanyanchu Tourism Center.
Accommodation options include:
- 10 African-style self-contained tents
- 7 non-self-contained tents with shared facilities
The lodge also features a bar and restaurant offering a wide selection of menus.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is one of the best mid-range accommodations near Kibale Forest National Park.
The lodge dates back to the 1950s when it served as the home of a district commissioner.
It offers distinctive views of Lake Nkuruba, rolling hills, Kibale Forest, and the distant Rwenzori Mountains.
Accommodation options include:
- Rooms in the main lodge building
- Garden cottages, each providing stunning views
The staff at the lodge are very welcoming, and a craft shop is available in the main house.
Kibale Guest Cottages
Kibale Guest Cottages are located within Kibale Forest National Park and close to the Kanyanchu Visitors Center, where chimpanzee tracking begins.
The cottages provide comfortable accommodations in a serene environment.
Turaco Treetops
Turaco Treetops is a standard mid-range lodge situated at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park.
It is not far from the Kanyanchu Tourism Center, where chimpanzee trekking starts.
The lodge offers:
- Self-contained budget rooms
- Comfortable en-suite cottages
Mountains of the Moon Hotel
Mountains of the Moon Hotel derives its name from the Rwenzori Mountains, providing spectacular views of the “Mountains of the Moon.”
It is situated in Fort Portal Town, 26 kilometers from Kibale Forest National Park.
The hotel offers:
- Deluxe rooms, standard rooms, suites, and superior rooms, each with a private veranda offering unique views
- A swimming pool
- A health and wellness center
- A restaurant and bar
- Extensive gardens
- A fireplace for evening relaxation
Other Mid-Range Accommodations
Other great mid-range accommodations near Kibale National Park include:
- Rwenzori View Guest House
- Kibale Forest Lodge
