Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Kibale Forest National Park – Hotels | Fort Portal – Uganda
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal is located just at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park only 22 Km from Fort Portal on the Kamwenge Road.
Kibale National Park Headquarters is just 500 meters away and chimp trekking at the park’s Kanyanchu Tourist Center is just 10 Km away.
While visiting Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, simply follow the signposts Chimpanzee Forest Lodge sits on 100 acres of manicured lawns, beautiful gardens, tea plantations, pasture, and indigenous forest.
Enjoy beautiful panoramic vistas of Kibale National Park, ancient crater lakes, and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Owned and operated by a Ugandan family, of the late John Switzer the son of the then British District Commissioner and prominent tea grower C.W Switzer.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge was formerly a residence of the British district commissioner in the 1950s, during Uganda’s colonial period, and was innovated and turned into a Guest House in 2003, it has been wonderfully cared for and maintained ever since.
Guests can relax in a comfortably furnished lounge which features an excellent collection of colonial African literature dating back to the 1800s.
Chimpanzee forest guest house has a full time front desk service, so you can check in at any time, you can also inquire about anything at any time. This is aimed at making your stay at chimpanzee forest guest
house a memorable one and a relaxing.
Chimpanzee has free wifi supply in every corner of the lounge, restaurant and the bar; therefore, you can do all your online work during your vacation as well.
Crater Lake Exploration
A walk that is so amazing which could take u about 2-3hrs, walking through the community, getting a chance to interact with the locals in the area as you proceed to the three crater lakes, namely: L.Nyabikere, L.Nyinabulitwa, and Nyamirima while the trained and well-informed guides explain the history and background of the craters and how important they are to the community. It also allows you to take amazing Photo shots.
Accommodation at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Uganda
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge offers accommodation in beautifully furnished self-contained cottages (Bandas) with a panoramic view of Kibale Forest National Park and the surrounding Tea plantations.
This Lodge also offer accommodation in a large ancient colonial house, which was formerly home to the British commissioner in the 1950s.
It is well furnished with two self-contained rooms in a colonial setting with beautiful views of Kibale national park, the Tea plantation, and the crater lake.
There are seven (7) spacious cottages at chimpanzee forest guest house and they are all supplied with wifi. They also have enough seating area with a rainfall shade.
The cottages are constructed facing the primate capital of the world, kibale national park; the view are spectacular, especially in the evening when the sun seem to be like setting down on the verdant tropical rain forest of kibale national park.
The rooms are also fully furnished and self-contained with worm bath facilities in each and Enjoy hot showers in western-style bathrooms
The view passes beyond kibale forest to the rwenzori mountain ranges; it is quite spectacular in the morning and evening when the forest gets covered with a misty cloud in the cold morning.
Room Details & Amenities at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Uganda
For your comfort below are the room details and guest room amenities for Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal
- Tours Information Desk
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Front Desk
- Business Centre with WIFI
- Backup Generator
- Secure & Ample Parking
- Restaurant & Bar
- Children’s Playground
- Hand Sanitiser & Temperature Guns at all entrance & service points
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Prices
Double Bedroom
Sleeps: 1 persons/Couple
Bed size: 1 Double bed (5*6')
Amenities:
View: Lake
Size:
Categories: Double bed
Price start at:
Tent Bedroom
Sleeps: 2-4 persons
Bed size: 2 futon beds (4*6')
Amenities:
View: Lake
Size:
Categories: Futon bed bed
Price start at:
Triple Bedroom
Sleeps: 1 persons/Couple
Bed size: 1 Double bed (5*6'),1 single bed (4*6')
Amenities:
View: Garden
Size:
Categories: Double bed
Price start at:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Prices Inclusions and Exclusions. The above accommodation prices
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation
- All meals and beverages (including complementary house wines, beers & soft drinks)
- WiFi access where applicable
PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flights, internal vehicle transfers, travel insurance, visas and discretionary tips, entrance and activity fees for Kibale National Park.
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Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal NEAREST AIRPORT (S):
Distance from Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal to Entebbe International Airport 330 km
Distance from Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal to Mweya Airport 107 km
Distance from Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal to Kasese Airfield 51.0 km
Distance from Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal to Fort Portal City 23.5 km
Distance from Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal to Kampala Post Office 307 km
Distance from Goma International Airport to Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal 314 km
Distance from Pakuba Airstrip to Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal 342 km
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Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, Uganda ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
HOTEL LOCATION: Kamwenge Road, Kibale National Park Uganda
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: +256-704-023-485
WEBSITE:k
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Important information
Cancellation / Prepayment
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, Uganda Cancellation Policies /Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Uganda Prepayment Policies
The charges below only apply to 100% advance payment on accommodation. If you only paid the required 1 night deposit, this won’t be refunded.
- 25% if cancelled four days in advance.
- 50% if cancelled two or three days in advance.
- 50% if few of the total booked rooms are cancelled.
- 100% if cancelled one day prior to booking or on the same day.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Cancellation Policy
• Cancellation fees are levied when guests cancel confirmed reservations. The costs of the cancellation fees will escalate the closer the guest/s cancels to their confirmed departure date.
• Should a cancellation be made more than 8 weeks prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit of 20% is forfeited.
• Should a cancellation be made between 4 & 8 weeks prior to departure - 50% cancellation fees apply.
• Should a guest cancel less than 4 weeks or 31 days prior to departure - 100% cancellation fees apply.
In case of any cancellation the tax (VAT) of 18% on the advance will have to be retained as it is to be paid by us to the authorities by the 15th of the next month.
Note:
Any postponement of the booking will be treated as a cancellation and will be governed by the Cancellation Policy.
- Refunds only through cheque for bookings made by cash/cheque/bank transfer.
- Online refunds for bookings made through the online payment system usually take 3-5 working days.
In case of LPO payment is expected within 30 days after which 5% interest applies per week.
Guarantee Method: We accept guarantee by Credit Card / Bank Transfer / Wire Transfer / Cash Deposit / Mobile Money / Online Payment
Payment Notes:
• Please note that bank charges are not included in the invoice value and payments made to Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal must include all applicable banking fees.
• When making payment into the Uganda Shillings Bank account, payment must be calculated using the Rate of Exchange (ROE) of the day. Please contact us before making payments so that we may advise the applicable ROE.
• A copy of the deposit slip should be emailed to info@responsibletourismcompany.com
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal,Uganda Cancellation/Repayment Policies:
Once a reservation is confirmed, please notify us by call or email of any cancellation or modification of the booking at least 3 days (72 hours) before arrival for FIT bookings (free independent travellers) and 2 weeks before arrival for Group bookings in order to avoid a charge of 1 night’s stay to be imposed.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, Fort Portal, BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Children and extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, Uganda.
Check-In and Check-Out: At Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, guests can check-in from 02:00 PM, allowing plenty of time to settle in and start exploring all that Fort Portal has to offer.
The check-out time is until 10:00 AM, giving guests ample time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or wrap up any last-minute activities before departing.
Child Policy: Please note that Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal does not allow children to stay free of charge. Extra charges may apply for children staying at the hotel.
The hotel management is committed to ensuring a peaceful and relaxing environment for all guests, and additional charges may be necessary to accommodate children.
If the room is available, normal tariff will be charged. On failure of the guest to vacate the room on expiry or period the management shall have the right to remove the guest and his/her belongings from the room occupied by the Guest.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal Children Policy
Children are welcome at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Kibale Forest National Park Fort Portal, subject to availability of child-friendly rooms and equipment. Selected rooms can accommodate 1 -2 children (0-12yrs) sharing with parents.
Standard child rates (unless specified otherwise in e.g. special offers):
- Infants 0-6 year stay free when sharing with adults.
- Children 6-12 years are charged 50 percent of the extra person rate per child, per night
- Minimum check-in age is 18
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