Kibale Lodge, Primates in the Forest
24 February 2026
Kibale Lodge, Volcanoes Safaris’ newest chimpanzee lodge in Uganda, sits on a ridge with stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains towards the west and the Queen Elizabeth plains and the Kazinga Channel to the south.
Kibale Lodge has received a number of major industry awards since opening in 2024 from prestigious publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and AFAR.
Kibale Forest, the ‘Primate Capital of the World’ is one of the best parks to view chimpanzees in Africa, with a community of over 1,500.
Observe the dynamic chimp families swinging through the canopy and filling the air with their vibrant calls.
The lodge’s hospitality embodies the deep traditions of the local Batoro people, which are based on values and respect for family and elders.
Guests should expect to be given a pet name, an ‘ampaako’, during their stay.
Kibale Lodge is a landmark development: it completes Volcanoes Safaris’ iconic gorilla and chimpanzee circuit linking the finest sites in Africa.
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) connects lodge guests to community and conservation activities nearby.
Visit a school participating in the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots program, designed to build up women leaders in conservation.
A new cultural partnership with the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation, supports local artists. Set up by Rungwe Kingdom, the foundation is famous for its traditional clan totems of Uganda, which are on display at Kibale lodge.
Over 100 bird, mammal and primate species have been recorded by trainee wildlife guides on the Kibale site since the lodge opened.
Every quarter three young local trainees join a wildlife guiding program, led by Volcanoes Safaris guide Saidi Kakuru. Training takes place on the 150 acres of rejuvenating land surrounding the lodge.
Safari Special Offers
10-night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari: receive a complimentary night at Kibale Lodge worth up to $2,000 and a free gorilla permit worth $800 at Mount Gahinga Lodge.
7-night Chimpanzee Safari: receive a complimentary night at Kyambura Gorge Lodge worth up to $1,570 and a free chimpanzee permit worth $250 at Kibale Lodge.
Book before 31 March 2026. Valid for new bookings only. Terms apply.
Book Now: enquiries@volcanoessafaris.com