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Sunset view from first floor lounge
Enjoying
| ACCOMMODATION FEATURE cocktails at
the bar
Written by Lotte van Vliet (info@turacotreetops.com)
All Images by: Turaco Treetops

Turaco Treetops:feel the forest

uraco Treetops opened its doors over 5 years during one of the stunning sunsets.
Tago and has since become a favourite among
tourists and residents in Uganda. The lodge is Comfort in the forest
well known for its location near the chimpanzee Turaco Treetops makes it a point to deliver
trekking in Kibale National Park, service-oriented hospitality, comfort and quality, while offering a
team, spacious accommodation with forest views, memorable experience at a competitive price,
competitive prices, and commitment to nature with discounted rates for Ugandan residents. The
conservation. Whether you have already visited Turaco team loves to host and serves delicious
Turaco Treetops, or are discovering it for the first meals with plenty of vegetables and vegetarian
time, read on to explore what makes this lodge a options. And for those in need of refreshment,
must-stay in the Pearl of Africa. the lodge features a well-stocked bar and a 5x10
metre pool.
Creating a nature experience
Setting foot on the premises in 2017, the founders The lodge has 16 accommodations, all tucked
of the lodge were in awe with the dense tropical away in the forest. The cottages and rooms are
forest. A mix of majestic fig trees, streams, modern and spacious, with large windows that
dancing butterflies, birdsong, buzzing insects, create a seamless view of the jungle. The 8 luxury
monkeys jumping trees, elephant footprints, cottages can sleep 4 adults, or a family of 5, and
and an occasional chimpanzee pant-hoot in the are all positioned at secluded locations on the
distance made it very easy to fall in love with lodge premises. All cottages have large balconies
this special piece of nature. Hearing the calls of with comfortable couches and forest views,
groups of Great Blue Turacos during every walk making it sometimes hard for guests to choose
through the forest, there was only one name that between reading a book, or spotting birds and
could fit the place: Turaco Treetops. monkeys.
When building the lodge, nature served as the The standard rooms - sleeping 3 adults, or a
foundation for the design concept. In the main family of 4 - are positioned on two separate forest
lodge, several fallen trees have been integrated locations, with each two rooms having the option
into the structure. One of the most remarkable to open the partition door and connection to the
features is a strangler fig, carefully positioned balcony of the adjacent room. Ideal for groups of
before casting the concrete pole it now encircles.
The first-floor lounge further enhances the
experience, offering guests elevated views over
Kibale National park, all the way towards the
snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains on a clear
morning. The viewing deck is also the perfect spot
to enjoy a signature Turaco Sunshine cocktail

Guided nature walk on lodge premises
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