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Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge – Comfortable Stay Near Bigodi Swamp

Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge sits on five acres of land and has five comfortable cottages, one family room, and one single room.

This mid-range lodge gives you a good chance to visit other Ugandan national parks such as Semliki, the Rwenzori Mountains, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, which are located near the lodge.

The most common way to get to the lodge is by road, as it is cheaper and more adventurous.

After arriving at the airport, a staff member from the tour company you booked with will pick you up and take you to the tourist place you choose. At the end of the day, you will check in at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge.

By road, it takes about five to six hours to reach the lodge. If you choose air transport, it will take fewer hours, although it is more expensive. The nearest airstrip is in Kasese, where the helicopters and caravan planes land. From there, you will be picked up and taken to the lodge by road.

Most tourist places are in rural areas where hospitals, electricity, and other services may be limited, and most of the roads are murram. Still, be ready for the experience and pack all your safari items, because nothing stops a determined traveler.

Some of the services offered at the lodge include free parking with good security and Wi-Fi internet, among others. Enjoy your trip as you watch different tourist places from the comfort of your room’s window. The lodge is located near Bigodi Swamp along the Fort Portal–Kamwenge road.

This area offers many activities such as bird watching at Bigodi Swamp, known as a great place for birds like the Blue Malkoha, African Grey Parrot, Blue-Grey Parrot, Grey-Blue Turaco, Brown-Eared Woodpecker, Grey-Throated Barbet, Ross’s Turaco, Speckled Tinkerbird, Swamp Flycatcher, Yellow-Billed Barbet, Yellow-Spotted Barbet, and Yellow-Throated Tinkerbird, among others.

In the same area, you may also see wild animals hunting or feeding on plants.

Besides bird watching, you can also enjoy nature walks and scenery viewing tours depending on what you booked. All services will be provided.

Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge is open all year round to serve your relaxation needs.

To explore another lodge option with stunning views of Lake Kikorongo, Lake George, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kikorongo Safari Lodge offers unique cottages and tented stays.

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