CHIMPUNDU LODGE- KIBALE NATIONAL PARK UGANDA
Chimpundu lodge is a newly built luxury accommodation (5 star) found in the heart of the re-nowned Kibale national park in western Uganda in Fort portal. The lodge is among the emburara safari lodge portfolio and close to the chimpanzee tracking point. it is set in the perfect position for guests who want to explore the close four national parks that is , queen , kibale , Rwenzori and semiliki national parks. Chimpundu lodge is convenient and affordable to guests with the breathtaking views of the forest and surrounding areas. You can be at the lodge by road transport from Kampala which takes approximately 4-5 hours drive and an hour to fly from Entebbe international airport to Kasese airstrip then few minutes (an hour)to be transferred to the lodge .
Chimpundu lodge consists of over 10 spacious and confortable sound proofed rooms built in African traditional style with natural materials of local woods . Rooms are well elevated with raised wooden platform decorated and furnished with en- suite private facilities of clean flushing Toilets, hot and cold showers , comfortable beds that are wrapped with mosquito nets , television, chairs, free toiletries, complementary bottled water in the rooms , wooden tables and many more. Rooms have sitting areas , terraces and wooden private balconies overlooking the forest canopy . There are always fire places in the living rooms where guests relax and share experiences about the safari , it also provides warmth to visitors during cold nights. Rooms varies in different categories (standards and deluxe) and sizes depending on single, double, twin, triple with different costs ranging from 200$ per night and above . Rates vary depending on seasons, during peak season the rate always go high than low season.
Chimpundu lodge offers different facilities and services which include ; On-site restaurant that serves delicious types of Menu both local and international meals to meets guests appetite ; Continental breakfast in the rooms , Picnic lunch and a 3 course dinner in the main building served by well trained and organized staff , Breakfast as you enjoy the morning sunrise .
Outdoor swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon especially after tracking , with a well stocked bar that offers variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers , you relax in the water while overlooking the spectacular view of kibale forest , distant snow capped mount Rwenzori . Free parking space available, lobby area offered , Laundry services available, Ironing services offered .
WIFI available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, Massage services are offered , they offer honey moon packages , Solar Power available with Hydro ., Excellent and comfortable beddings, Recreational areas available at the lodge like Tracking , board games , climbing , hiking ,cycling and many others.
Kibale Forest national park is situated on the foothills of Mount Rwenzori , 65 km south of fort portal tourism city in Western uganda covering the total area of 766 square kilo metres . The park is basically the best destination for primate viewing and birding. It is the home of various chimpanzee over 1500 in kibale and in the whole world its about 5000 chimpanzees, with over 13 primate species , few mammals and over 300 species of birds which include; Sun birds , bee –eaters , sunbirds, Tawny Eagles , Grey headed kingfisher , Yellow-billed hornbill and many more birds. Chimpanzee tracking and habituation is the famous tourist activity in Kibale national park since it’s the home of Various Primates. One has to be having a chimpanzee permit in order to track which cost 200$ non foreign resident, 150$ foreign residents and Ugandans its 150,000/=, Habituation is 250$ non foreign residents. There are more accommodations to stay in while in kibale national park; budget, Mid range (moderate) and luxury accommodations which are friendly and affordable to visitors visiting the park.
There are different activities to do while in Kibale national park include; Chimpanzee tracking experience since the lodge is close to the forest and the park has more chimpanzees, chimpanzee habituation, Birding/bird watching in kibale, as you enjoy the whispering sound of birds in the forest since the park has many different bird species, visiting bigodi swamp , cultural experience from the local village tribe like Traditional dance and food, Nature walks in the park , golden monkey tracking , mountain biking and climbing , visiting the crater lake like kyaninga and many other activities.
