Chimps Nest Lodge vs Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Both offer chimpanzee trekking · Updated 2026

Quick Answer

Chimps Nest Lodge is a budget ($) in Kanyanchu. Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a comfort ($$$) in Kyambura. Chimps Nest Lodge is the more affordable option ($), while Irungu Forest Safari Lodge positions itself at the comfort level. They are in different areas: Chimps Nest Lodge in Kanyanchu and Irungu Forest Safari Lodge in Kyambura.

Option A

Chimps Nest Lodge

Kanyanchu · Kibale National Park

A budget lodge near Kibale National Park. An affordable option for chimpanzee trekking at Kanyanchu.

$·Budget

Option B

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park

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.

$$$·Comfort

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Chimps Nest LodgeIrungu Forest Safari Lodge
CategoryBudgetComfort
Price Level$ Budget$$$ Comfort
Sector / AreaKanyanchuKyambura
National ParkKibale National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
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