Diary of a Muzungu is happy to share that Volcanoes Safaris “the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997” will quickly be opening their fifth lodge, proper on our doorstep: Kibale Forest!*
Though greatest identified for its group of 1500 raucous chimpanzees, Kibale Forest’s chimps even have their NetFlix collection. The entire Toro area has a mesmerizing panorama: mile after mile of rolling inexperienced hills, crater lakes and the essence of rural Ugandan life.
Constructed by hand, Kibale Lodge is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the rocky outcrop that dominates the 150-acre web site. The brand new luxurious lodge will characteristic eight deluxe rooms, a villa, swimming pool, sauna and spa. I can’t wait to see the ultimate consequence! The principle lodge constructing will overlook Lake Lugembe within the lodge grounds, with sweeping views of the Rwenzori Mountains, famously often known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” and a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and the Kazinga Channel to the south.
This clip makes me fall in love ♥ with Kibale Forest once more!
Like different Volcanoes Safaris properties, Kibale Lodge has been a very long time within the making. Though we had needed a lodge there for a few years, there have been no enticing massive websites accessible. So 5 years in the past we began assembling this web site, centred on the breathtaking ridge above Lake Lugembe. Lastly it has come collectively.
We’ve got been assessing the topography, gentle, and climate patterns. The design and construct type will make sure the lodge stays in keeping with our ecological ideas in addition to retaining our Afro-chic ethos. The lodge will match into the panorama in a seamless manner, as if it at all times existed and simply grew out of the earth.
Our type of constructing boutique lodges develops informally and in a fluid manner. We wish to convey out the pure essence of buildings.
Praveen Moman, the visionary founding father of Volcanoes Safaris and a seasoned determine in Ugandan and Rwandan tourism
Kibale Lodge is the pure addition to Volcanoes Safaris’ present circuit of 4 “nice ape lodges,” these being: Bwindi Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge and Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Queen Elizabeth Nationwide Park in Uganda, Virunga Lodge in Rwanda. In 2023 alone, Volcanoes Safaris have gained a collection of awards together with Journey + Leisure World’s Greatest Awards, Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Selection Awards and Marie Claire Sustainability Awards.
Imaginative and prescient
Volcanoes Safaris not solely gives excessive ranges of providers (suppose: complimentary massages and private butlers) in awe-inspiring places but in addition distinguishes itself by means of unwavering dedication to nice ape conservation and long-term funding in the area people.
We imagine that the conservation of species such because the mountain gorilla must be a part of the financial mainstream to succeed; delicate and managed tourism has an important position to play in conservation; and most of all, if an endangered species is to outlive, the main focus of conservation and tourism have to be on communities getting tangible long-term advantages.
Praveen Moman
In Kibale Forest, the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Belief will collaborate with the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda. That is modelled on the profitable community-based conservation initiatives which were operating at Kyambura Gorge Lodge for over a decade.
Drive occasions to Kibale Lodge
- An hour from Fort Portal.
- An hour from the airstrip at Kasese, very best for each day flights to and from Entebbe, and the opposite Volcanoes Safaris lodges.
- half-hour to the start line for chimp monitoring at Kanyanchu in Kibale Forest, one in all Africa’s greatest parks for viewing chimpanzees. Learn Diary of a Muzungu’s firsthand account of chimp monitoring in Kibale Forest in “Pant hoots and knuckle spins.”
Learn extra about Volcanoes Safaris’ lodges and conservation dedication on Diary of a Muzungu:
Opening provide in 2024
Wanting forward, Kibale Lodge’s first three deluxe bandas will likely be prepared for visitors by Might 2024; an extra 5 bandas will likely be unveiled by the 12 months’s finish. To have a good time this milestone, Volcanoes Safaris are providing a particular opening promotion. Company can mix their Kibale Lodge expertise with gorilla trekking at Bwindi or Mount Gahinga Lodge and luxuriate in 5 nights for the worth of 4.
For extra particulars, contact Volcanoes Safaris immediately enquiries@volcanoessafaris.com – and do point out Diary of a Muzungu despatched you 😉
*Common Diary of a Muzungu readers know I’m “blogger in residence” at Sunbird Hill, a couple of minutes drive from Kibale Nationwide Park.