The newly opened Kibale Lodge in Uganda is the brainchild of Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997. The fifth Volcanoes resort has been built in their signature handmade style, by an in-house design and build team of African artisans led by Ugandan-born founder, Praveen Moman. The resort is comprised of eight bandas, a spa and a pool. Located on a ridge with stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Queen Elizabeth plains and the Kazinga channel, the 150-acre site is surrounded by lush homesteads in lush, rolling hills. Built by local engineers and artisans, the lodge’s hospitality embodies the deep traditions of the local Batooro people, which are based on values and respect for family and elders. 

Each guest will be assigned a personal butler and be given a pet name during their stay – a mark of respect for visitors and elders. Further immersing guests in the surrounding environment, lodge staff wear uniforms based on traditional local clothing, food includes locally inspired dishes, and a new cultural partnership with the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation brings sculptures relating to the traditional clans of Uganda to the lodge. Guests will also have the opportunity to trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, join the chimpanzee habituation programme and spend four hours with a chimp group as part of the habituation process. Further opportunities include participation in community and conservation activities, including a visit to a local primary school as part of the Roots and Shoots programme.

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