Kibale National Park · Uganda
Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale Forest Camp offers an immersive safari experience in a lush evergreen forest bordering Kibale Forest National Park. Guests can choose between classic canvas safari tents with en-suite facilities or comfortable non-self-contained tents, all designed to provide a deep connection with nature. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest, the camp is ideally located for primate viewing and exploring the rich biodiversity of the area.
The camp's open-plan restaurant and bar, housed in a beautiful wooden, grass-thatched building, offers delicious meals while blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. With a focus on providing a "green oasis" away from the urban hustle, Kibale Forest Camp ensures a memorable and authentic Ugandan safari adventure.
Highlights
- ✦Located just outside Kibale Forest National Park, a 10-minute drive to Kanyanchu Visitor Center (chimp tracking starting point)
- ✦Accommodations include 12 en-suite African safari style tents and 9 non-self-contained tents under grass-thatched roofs
- ✦Offers a variety of activities including chimpanzee tracking, birding, night walks, and visits to crater lakes and tea estates
- ✦Restaurant and bar offer 2-course lunches and 4-course dinners with set menus, catering to dietary requirements with advance notice
- ✦Borders the Magombe swamp, known for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
What makes it unique
- ✦Experience the thrill of forest sounds and primate sightings from the comfort of your tent
- ✦Affordable accommodation options, including "lazy camping," with a focus on value for money
- ✦Opportunity for a full-day chimpanzee habituation experience with research teams
- ✦Community-focused activities like the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk, supporting local projects
- ✦Special children's forest camp activities for younger guests while parents are on chimp treks
Facilities
- 12 en-suite African safari style tents
- 9 non-self-contained tents with shared ablution block
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private verandas for safari tents
- Hot water showers (in safari tents)
- Flush toilets (in safari tents and communal ablution block)
- Power outlets (in non-self-contained tents)
- Bedding and towels provided (for all accommodations)
