Chimpanzee Trekking Lodges in Uganda (2026)
Lodges near chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, and Budongo Forest. Compare accommodation for chimp trekking.
18 lodges · Independent guide · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
For Kibale: Primate Lodge (inside the park), Turaco Treetops Lodge, and Kibale Forest Camp. For Kyambura: Kyambura Gorge Lodge. For Budongo: Budongo Eco Lodge. Crater lake lodges near Fort Portal also work well as a base for Kibale.
Chimpanzee trekking is available at several locations in Uganda, with Kibale National Park (near Fort Portal) offering the highest success rates and largest chimp population. Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Budongo Forest near Murchison Falls provide additional opportunities. Each location has distinct accommodation options.
Overview
By Price Level
| $$$$ | Luxury | 2 |
| $$$ | Comfort | 6 |
| $$ | Mid-range | 7 |
| $ | Budget | 3 |
By Region
| Kibale National Park | 12 |
| Queen Elizabeth National Park | 3 |
| Murchison Falls National Park | 2 |
| Victoria Lake Islands | 1 |
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Baker's Lodge
$$$$South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Luxury
A riverside lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a more exclusive and peaceful alternative to the busier northern bank lodges.
Best for: Luxury travelers, Couples, Wildlife photographers
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
$$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
A restored 1950s colonial building by Volcanoes Safaris, set above Kyambura Gorge. Combines chimp trekking access with game drives in Queen Elizabeth.
Best for: Chimpanzee trekking, History lovers, Eco-conscious travelers
Primate Lodge Kibale
$$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Comfort
The only lodge located inside Kibale National Park, just steps from the chimpanzee tracking starting point at Kanyanchu.
Best for: Chimpanzee trekking, Bird watchers, Nature lovers
Turaco Treetops Lodge
$$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Comfort
A lodge set among the trees near Kibale National Park, known for its elevated forest-edge position and good birdwatching opportunities.
Best for: Bird watchers, Chimpanzee trekking, Nature lovers
Kibale Forest Camp
$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Mid-range
A tented camp near the Kanyanchu visitor centre, offering a simple but comfortable base for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
Best for: Budget-conscious travelers, Chimpanzee trekking, Nature lovers
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18 lodges in total
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
$$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near the Kanyanchu area of Kibale National Park. Positioned for chimpanzee trekking with a forested setting.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for chimpanzee trekking in the gorge and game drives on the plains.
Isunga Lodge
$$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near the Kanyanchu visitor centre of Kibale National Park. Well suited for chimpanzee trekking with close access to the forest trails.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Lodge
$$$Bugala Island · Victoria Lake Islands · Comfort
A lodge on Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Lake Victoria. Overnight stays allow visitors to observe rescued chimpanzees up close.
Budongo Eco Lodge
$$Budongo · Murchison Falls National Park · Mid-range
An eco-friendly lodge in the Budongo Forest Reserve, well suited for chimpanzee trekking and forest birding. Located outside the main park area.
Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Kibale National Park. Positioned for chimpanzee trekking at the Kanyanchu trailhead.
Chimpundu Lodge
$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Kibale National Park. A practical base for chimpanzee trekking at the Kanyanchu visitor centre.
Guereza Canopy Lodge
$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Kibale National Park, named after the black-and-white colobus monkey. Positioned for chimpanzee trekking.
Kibale Safari Lodge
$$Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Kibale National Park. Positioned for chimpanzee trekking and forest walks.
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