Are you looking for a primate and bird-watching adventure? Guereza Canopy Lodge is a good place to stay. It is located opposite Kibale National Park, which is home to over 5,000 chimpanzees and many bird species such as bee-eaters, sunbirds, Tawny Eagles, Grey-headed Kingfishers, and Yellow-billed Hornbills, among others.
Chimpanzee tracking is a fun activity if you are eligible and have the right documents, such as a tracking or habituation permit. The tracking permit costs $250 for non-foreign residents, $200 for foreign residents, and 200,000 Ugandan shillings for Ugandans. The habituation permit is $300 for non-foreign residents.
Besides chimp tracking, you can visit nearby villages, where you will see traditional dances by the Bakiga or Batoro people. You will also get a chance to taste their meals and listen to stories about Kibale from the elders in the village.
This mid-range lodge can be reached by road, which takes about five to six hours. The journey passes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Rwenzori Mountains, and Semuliki, all along the same route.
Guereza Canopy Lodge has six well-built cottages made with natural African materials like timber. Each cottage includes clean bathrooms with both warm and cold water, flushing toilets, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, chairs, white pillows, wooden tables, and more.
The cottages are spaced out with balconies that look over the forest canopy. Each cottage has either a double or twin room, suitable for families or groups. The cost is from $200 per night, but prices may change depending on the season.
Some of the services and facilities at Guereza Canopy Lodge include:
- A restaurant serving tasty three-course meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all served in the main building
- Wi-Fi to keep guests connected
- Free parking
- Laundry and housekeeping services
- Airport pick-up and drop-off, especially if you did not book through a safari company
- Massage treatments for relaxation
- Honeymoon packages
Activities you can enjoy at the lodge include:
- Climbing the Rwenzori Mountains
- Nature walks in the forest
- Bird watching
Guereza Canopy Lodge is a home away from home that makes you feel comfortable and welcome.
For another luxurious lodge experience close to Kibale’s chimpanzee trekking starting points, consider exploring Chimpundu Lodge.
Visit Kibale National Park in Uganda with these recommended Uganda chimpanzee companies or inquire with us below to book your tour directly through this website.
