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Discover the Exclusive

Experience of Elephant Plains Lodge

and Primate Lodge Kibale

ucked away in the heart of Uganda’s most Game drives through the nearby Kasenyi Plains
renowned national parks, Elephant Plains Lodge reveal a rich diversity of wildlife, including lions,
Tand Primate Lodge Kibale redefine the safari buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and a dazzling array of
experience with their unparalleled blend of comfort, birdlife. Guests can also explore the Kazinga Channel,
exclusivity, and proximity to nature. Whether perched where boat safaris present an intimate look at hippos,
on the escarpments of Queen Elizabeth National Park crocodiles, and migratory birds. For those seeking a
or hidden within the lush rainforests of Kibale, these more immersive adventure, guided nature walks and
lodges offer travelers an immersive encounter with cultural visits to nearby communities provide a deeper
East Africa’s incredible wildlife and landscapes. connection to Uganda’s landscapes and heritage.
Elephant Plains Lodge: A Haven on the Rift Primate Lodge Kibale: The Call of the Wild
The lodge’s elevated position provides guests with a For those drawn to the mysteries of the rainforest,
sweeping outlook across the plains, extending towards Primate Lodge Kibale offers a front-row seat to one
Lake George, creating an ever-changing spectacle of of Uganda’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters—
wildlife and scenery. chimpanzee tracking. Situated in the heart of Kibale
National Park, the lodge is a sanctuary for travelers
Designed to offer a tranquil and exclusive retreat, the eager to explore one of the most biologically diverse
lodge features spacious, elegantly designed cottages, forests in Africa.
each with a private veranda. Whether sipping morning
coffee while watching elephants roam in the distance Primate Lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings,
or enjoying a sundowner as the African sky turns offering guests a stay that is both intimate and
golden, every moment at Elephant Plains feels like a environmentally conscious. The lodge’s luxury
scene from a nature documentary. cottages are strategically positioned within the forest,
allowing visitors to wake up to the calls of primates and
the melodies of tropical birds. Beyond chimpanzee
trekking, Kibale’s dense jungles offer guided walks to
discover other primate species, including red colobus
monkeys and L’Hoest’s monkeys. Birdwatchers will
revel in the park’s staggering diversity, with over 370
recorded bird species. At night, the forest takes on
a new character, and guided nocturnal walks reveal
a world of bush babies, owls, and other nocturnal
creatures.

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