Safari Lodges in the Bigodi Region (South)

Kibale Safari Lodge

Kibale Safari Lodge
Kibale Safari Lodge

Like their slogan “the comfort money can’t buy” the lodge is one of the best locations in Kibale National Park to spend a night or two, or three. It is located near the park’s Kanyanchu center and is on the way to Bigodi village. It features attractive facilities and services like a well-stocked bar, splendid dining, many lounging areas and very friendly and well trained staff members. Kibale Safari lodge accommodates its guests in five (5) luxury cottages and two (2) rooms on the main building. The accommodation units have private toilets and water for both cold and warm showers. Meals are available at the lodge including all-time access to juice coffee and tea. From where the lodge is located, tourist can enjoy amazing views of Kibale National Park and the legendary mountains of the moon (the Rwenzori)

Chimps’ Nest

Chimps’ Nest
Chimps’ Nest

Chimp’s Nest is located near the Nyabubale village which lies between Nkingo and Bigodi. With a mere fifteen (15) minutes’ drive from the Park’s center in Kanyanchu, the guests who spend their nights at Chimps Nest can be assured of location neighboring Uganda’s wildlife. This location accord guests the opportunity to see some of the visiting primate and bird species even before embarking on the primate tracking safari. Guest accommodations include self-contained budget rooms and a family cottage near the restaurant which can house between four (4) and six (6). All the accommodation centers are self-contained and lit by solar energy.

Kibale Forest Camp

Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale Forest Camp

Kibale Forest Camp is just ten (10) minutes from Kanyanchu where the UWA’s (Uganda Wildlife Authority) primate trekking activity kick-starts. It is situated just outside the southern part of the Park and is adjacent to the Magombe swamp which forms part of the Bigodi wetland Sanctuary. The camp offers nonchalant accommodation in ten (10) African Safari style tents which efficiently serve their purported importance; offering luxury to Safari travellers. Apart from the Safari tents, tourists can also be accommodated in the budget alternative of the camping area where they can set up their own tents. Meals are also available at the lodge and are served in a comfortable open kitchen which provides gorgeous views of this beautiful country in a every bite that is taken.

Rates in US$ per room

ROOM TYPEB&BHBFB
Safari Tent Single90105115
Safari Tent Double115145165
Extra Bed254050
Tent Single304555
Tent Double457595 

Mantana Tented Camp

 

The camp offers accommodation in the country inform of seven (7) full furnished expansive tents. The tents have two (2) twin bedrooms, a dressing area, en-suite washroom facilities including clean toilets and showers. Meals are served at the camp in the restaurant and drinks can be sourced from the onsite bar. Mantana Ten ted Camp is located about 2kms from National Park office Kanyanchu; near the start-off point for primate tracking activities in Kibale National Park.

Safari Hotel Bigodi

Safari Hotel Bigodi
Safari Hotel Bigodi

The hotel is located along the Bigodi – Kamwenge road and is the perfect place for Kibale’s visitors in search of a budget accommodation option and those who wish to be more experiential. It has ideally the right place for backpackers and campers. Guest accommodations include single rooms, double rooms, four (4) bandas and a camping are where campers can set up their own tents. Meals are also served at the hotel but not included in the rates. The camp has hot showers and clean pit latrines. Affordable laundry services are also offered on request. The hotel provides an area where guests can set up a campfire.