Primate Lodge

Staying at Primate Lodge Uganda was one of the most magical and memorable experiences of my entire trip. Nestled right inside the Kibale National Park, this lodge gives you the rare opportunity to sleep in the heart of the jungle, surrounded by the sounds of nature and under a sky full of stars. The staff were absolutely exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel like part of their extended family. Every detail, from the welcome drinks to the turn-down service, was carried out with care and hospitality. The rooms (or more accurately, beautiful cottages) are comfortable, stylish, and perfectly integrated into the natural environment. You wake up to the calls of chimpanzees and the rustling of the forest—it’s like nature’s own alarm clock! The lodge runs in harmony with the ecosystem, making it not only a luxurious stay, but also an eco-conscious one. The food was absolutely delicious—freshly prepared, locally sourced, and served with love. Every meal felt like a homemade feast, and they easily catered to different dietary preferences. What truly sets this place apart is its location: just steps away from the starting point of chimpanzee trekking. No long drive needed—you’re already there! After the trek, you come back to a warm shower, friendly smiles, and a peaceful jungle ambience to unwind in.

Very authentic, super comfortable tracking lodge. Beautiful rooms with king size bed, huge bathroom and large terrace facing the jungle. Very private, clean, well appointed every detail thought through. Room comes with yoga mat! Scented candle! Bug spray, flip flops, umbrella, bath robes, wake up service with coffee delivered to your room, free laundry, and they will clean your boots after your chimp trek! Best location in the forest - a 3 minute walk to chimp tracking HQ! We loved this place and the amazingly hospitable staff! Meals well prepared, and delicious. Definitely stay in the boutique jungle lodge!

Primate Lodge - Kibale was absolutely wonderful. The service is first-class with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Our room butler, Innocent, was second-to-none. He was genuine, helpful and a pleasure to be around each day. The grounds are beautiful, the room was comfortable and well-maintained, and the common areas are inviting and spacious. The food was also terrific! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Primate Lodge and would recommend it to anyone interested in the chimp treks - its location is so convenient, baboons and other animals come right onto the property, and it’s a wonderful stay overall. Thank you to the hotel staff and especially to Innocent for making our experience so memorable!

Excellent quality and comfort. Having a personal butler assigned to us was a real treat. Included laundry service and shoe cleaning after chimpanzee trekking was very much appreciated. The food was tasty. We enjoyed watching the monkeys in the trees from our back patio. They were willing to do whatever it took to make us happy.

I could not ask for a better experience—I will definitely be back!||The accommodations are absolutely lovely—the shower is huge and divine. The central dining, bar and reception are beautiful and so relaxing. Food is incredible! They attended to all of our group’s dietary needs and preferences. Every little detail was thought of in advance for us!||I highly recommend the wake up service where they bring you a morning beverage of your choice, some biscuits and arrive with a gentle “good morning” song as they approach your banda to wake you up. A candle is lit and you can enjoy some delicious coffee (or whatever you choose) while you ease into the day!||I will truly miss this wonderful lodge and all the staff!

Spacious cottages situated in the middle of rainforest. Comfortable beds, large bathrooms, eclectic decor and relaxing covered patios so that you can sit out while it’s raining. This is what Primate is all about. ||The main lounge area is very chic and comfortable, and service is OTT. ||Innocence, our butler, made sure we were never wanting for anything. Food was amazing and the morning wake up call was out of this world. They even washed our shoes, gaiters and socks out and returned them in a few hours after the hikes. ||Location is a short walk from the Chimp Tracking Centre, and could not get better. ||The only small grouch i can mention is that the shower doesn’t have a wall or curtain so the water gets out…a pet peeve, but one that i am willing to ignore this time. ||Best lodge on our Uganda trip. I would come back here in a second.

Such incredible service! Our butler Joquois treated us like royalty! Can’t say enough about the incredible arrive here! Plus it’s tight next door to the chimpanzee trek- which was amazing!!! We got to watch moneys frolic from our lunch table in the hotel!

It started with a warm welcome and continued throughout. The staff was very responsive to any and all requests that we had. Hilda was our person throughout and was kind, helpful and just simply a pleasure to be with. Food was fresh and well made. The bed is very comfortable.