Chimps’ Nest Lodge is built on the border of Kibale Forest, on a beautiful piece of land with a splendid view of Kibale Forest National Park and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. As the name implies, ‘Chimps’ Nest’ is often visited by monkeys, chimps and forest elephants. The lodge is situated near Nyabubale, a small village between Nkuringo and Bigodi, which is just 6km away from Kanyanchu Tourist Center.
Chimps’ Nest is a true birders’ paradise. Virtually, more than 350 bird species of Kibale Forest and the bordering Bigodi Swamps can be observed on the premises. Explore our private walking trails through the forest and witness it all for yourself. Chimps’ Nest Lodge also offers night walks with high chances of seeing bush babies and the other nocturnal animals.
The lodge is an excellent starting point for day trips to the crater lakes, Semuliki National Park, Semuliki Wildlife Reserve and Rwenzori Mountains.
A visit to Chimps’ Nest means you will have a good and comfortable stay in original and cozy self-contained cottages, family cottage, self-contained tree houses, dormitories and private campsite. All cottages are positioned to guarantee optimal privacy and wonderful forest views. So, from your private balcony, you can enjoy the wildlife and the magnificent view of Kibale Forest, with the surrounding whistles of birds, playful monkeys ad chimpanzees.
People staying at Chimps’ Nest can choose between three different types of accommodation:-
- Self-contained cottages, all with a splendid view
- Self contained budget rooms
- Family cottage for 4-6 people near the restaurant
Cottages at Chimp Nest Lodge
The cottages are situated on a hill, with a private and splendid view of Kibale Forest and the Rwenzori Mountains. From your private balcony you can enjoy the wildlife, with the surrounding sounds of birds, monkeys, chimps, and elephants.
Though the bathroom is outside, it is completely closed off with an open roof that allow you to enjoy wildlife and nature. Your privacy is guaranteed, so you can have the ultimate experience of freedom in the middle of nature.
It’s a one to five minutes walk from the restaurant to the cottages, depending which cottage you stay in.
Family Cottage
The family cottage is built near the restaurant, on a hill. This place is ideal for people with children or for people who want to be near the restaurant. Just like all the other cottages this cottage has a lot of privacy and is in the bush, surrounded by various colorful birds and wildlife.
The cottage holds two bedrooms with flexible beds which can be either twins or doubles. There is space for one extra bed in each bedroom. There is a lockable door in between the two rooms.
This cottage also has a large balcony in the front with a view on the forest and the Rwenzori mountains and two complete bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets.
Therefore the family cottage can also be used as two separate (complete) twin cottages. For example for friends who want to have their privacy, but also want to be near each other.
Chimps’ Nest cares about preserving the environment and natural resources, so local people built it using natural materials and the electricity we use is solar powered. All this makes Chimps’ Nest an eco-friendly lodge.
While at the lodge, visitors can enjoy such activities like chimp trekking, birdwatching, night walks, nature walks through Kibale Forest or the Bigodi Swamp area. You can also engage in mountain biking, visit the local community or wonderful sightseeing at one of the nearby crater lakes.
Restaurant
From our cozy restaurant on top of the hill, everybody will have a splendid view of the jungle and the Rwenzori Mountains. Enjoy the sounds of the jungle and the beautiful sunset while eating a tasteful meal from our highly praised kitchen.
The restaurant serves tasty meals in a warm and inviting environment with friendly service, from friendly and helpful staff members. Most of the kitchen supplies and food are bought from the surrounding community, which guarantees natural meals. Don’t miss trying the local honey, peanut butter and filtered coffee.
The restaurant serves a variety of international dishes. The kitchen normally opens at 7:00am and closes at 9:00pm, while the bar opens at 10:00am and closes at 10:00pm. The bar serves cold drinks from a solar powered fridge.
Chimps’ Nest Facilities
- Laundry Facilities*
- Wi-Fi
- No Credit Card Facilities
- Room Service
- Restaurant on Premises
- Parking on Premises
- Restaurant
Staying at Chimps’ Nest means you are staying amidst the wildlife of Kibale forest!