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Crater Safari Lodge

Off St. Barnabus Road, Muyenga, Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda – Excellent location - show map

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Located within 7 km from the Kibale Forest National Park, Crater Safari Lodge offers luxury accommodation and features a swimming pool with scenic surrounding landscapes. The units offer a seating area, fireplace and a mosquito net is draped over the bed. Each unit has a private entrance, as well as a balcony or patio offering views of the garden. At Crater Safari Lodge there is a restaurant, bar and lounge. Other facilities include a craft shop, mobile spa facility and a campfire area where guests can relax and enjoy views of the Crater Lake. Activities and excursions range from cultural tours, butterfly collection, fishing, birding ,hiking and Chimpanzee tracking.

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• Outdoor swimming pool
• Airport shuttle
• Spa and wellness centre
• Room service
• Free parking
• Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Property surroundings, restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

• Cuisine African • Mediterranean • Local • International
• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
• Dietary options Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Crater Safari Lodge

• Outdoor fireplace
• Picnic area
• Outdoor furniture
• Sun terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Bicycle rental Additional charge
• Live sport events (broadcast)
• Live music/performance Additional charge
• Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
• Themed dinner nights
• Bike tours Additional charge
• Walking tours Additional charge
• Movie nights
• Evening entertainment
• Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
• Entertainment staff
• Cycling Off-site
• Hiking Additional charge
• Canoeing Additional charge
• Fishing Additional charge
• Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
• Coffee house on site
• Wine/champagne Additional charge
• Kid-friendly buffet
• Special diet menus (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
• Accessible parking
• Invoice provided
• ATM/cash machine on site
• 24-hour front desk
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Board games/puzzles
• Babysitting/child services Additional charge
• Daily housekeeping
• Trouser press
• Ironing service
• Business centre Additional charge
• Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
• Shuttle service Additional charge
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Designated smoking area
• Non-smoking throughout
• Packed lunches
• Family rooms
• Airport shuttle Additional charge
• Non-smoking rooms
• Lower bathroom sink
• Higher level toilet
• Toilet with grab rails
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pool with view
• Kids' pool
• Yoga classes
• Spa facilities
• Sun umbrellas
• Sun loungers or beach chairs
• Massage Additional charge
• Spa and wellness centre Additional charge

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House rules crater safari lodge takes special requests - add in the next step, child policies.

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Please inform Crater Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Check-in at Crater Safari Lodge is from 07:00, and check-out is until 20:00.

Does Crater Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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What type of room can I book at Crater Safari Lodge?

• Twin/Double

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How far is crater safari lodge from the centre of kibale forest national park.

Crater Safari Lodge is 1.2 miles from the centre of Kibale Forest National Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What is there to do at Crater Safari Lodge?

• Golf course (within 3 km)
• Water sport facilities on site
• Live music/performance
• Bicycle rental
• Walking tours
• Tour or class about local culture
• Swimming Pool

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Crater Safari Lodge

Crater safari lodge is an upscale Eco-lodge located near the Kibale Park headquarters facing the Nyinabulitwa Crater Lake with a beautiful view of the lake, just a few minutes away from the lush green tropical rain forest of Kibale Forest National Park, the lodge offers exceptional comfort and breath-taking scenery.

The lodge is 26 km away from Fort Portal town, and it is 5 hours’ drive from Kampala.

Blending perfectly with the surrounding landscape, the lodge has been described as one of the most environmentally sensitive lodges in Uganda.

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Crater Safari Lodge: Luxury Lodge in Kibale Forest

Crater safari lodge.

The crater safari lodge is one of the most scenic yet hidden quiet serene destinations of western Uganda. The lodge is located about 7km from Kibale forest national park and around 22km from Fort portal town. There are nine crater lakes in the locality of Kibale forest national park. Among these many crater lakes is Nyinabulitwa Crater Lake at whose banks Crater safari lodge in located. It location makes it a special inception point for a trip to the Bigodi wetland, Tea plantation around Kibale and an encounter with the primates in Kibale forest national park.

Whether you are considering Chimpanzee tracking or Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale forest national park, it is recommended that you spend your night in a relaxed home away from home. The awarding winning eco lodge; Crater safari Lodge is the place to be in order to minimize wilderness related excuses.

Accommodation/Rooms

Crater safari lodge has a total of 21 rooms. Eleven (11) of these rooms are deluxe thatched chalets while the remaining ten (10) are standard double rooms. All these 10 double cabanas face the swimming pool

Deluxe Chalets

Crater safari lodge is a recommended honeymoon destination. Even without chimpanzee tracking, its environment is ambient enough for honeymooners. However, though it is highly recommended for honeymooners, the lodge only has one honeymoon suite. Therefore booking a couple of months before will save you a great deal. 

Of these chalets, there are also two (2) deluxe twin rooms and three (3) deluxe double rooms.

The remaining six (6) rooms which make up the total of eleven (11) chalets offer an amazing crater lake view besides the gardens ambiance. Two (2) of these rooms are stand alone double room cottages. The other two (2) are family cottages.

All Crater safari lodge rooms have cloth racks, free toiletries, outdoor dining area, bedside tables, table lamps, linen, outdoor furniture, linen, bath tab or shower, bathroom, bathrobe, towels, shower, and mosquito nets

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Popular safaris, east & central africa, southern africa, set departures, top destinations, indian ocean islands, crater safari lodge, “a romantic & well-appointed lodge conveniently located for chimp trekking ", why we like it.

• Located close to Kibale National Park for Chimp trekking.
• Plenty of activities on offer in the area.
• Set in a stunning location.

The well-appointed Crater Safari Lodge is situated in a prime location on a hill overlooking the second largest crater lake in Uganda. Close to the lodge is the famous Kibale National Park, home of the chimp trekking safari.

Crater Safari Lodge has been designed in such a way that it doesn’t intrude on its pristine surrounds. Thatched chalets with expansive wooden balconies provide the perfect luxurious jungle escape. Hammocks and garden swings on the grounds of the lodge add an extra element of tranquility to your remote safari experience. In total, there are 11 thatched stand-alone wooden cabins and 10 standard pool facing cabanas, each catering for a different style of guest.  

The main lodge houses the restaurant, intimate bar area and lounge. The boma area is the perfect place to relax around a roaring and crackling fire; and share stories about the day’s activities. The sparkling swimming pool adorning the manicured lawns is the perfect place to soak up the African sun and enjoy panoramic views of the sublime crater lake.  

Crater Safari Lodge is the perfect place to base yourself for a true jungle and wilderness experience in Uganda. The lodge is an award-winning eco-lodge, and offers an unsurpassed remote wilderness experience.

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Crater safari lodge kibale national park.

Crater Safari Lodge Kibale National Park . Crater Safari Lodge, strategically located to overlook the second largest Crater Lake in Uganda. The Lodge is close to Kibale National Park, and is one of the most beautiful lodges that travellers can stay in while on a Uganda safari tour to Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park is the primate capital of the world, from where there are various primate species including chimpanzees for which reason most travellers visit on a chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park safari. 

The Lodge is an eco-lodge which offers travellers with an unsurpassed remote wilderness experience in the jungles of Kibale Forest National Park. Surrounded by 9 crater lakes and many tea and coffee plantations, Crater Safari Lodge is the right place for a relaxing stay and yet near the jungles of Kibale Forest National Park that travellers can explore the park with nature walks, hiking trails, chimpanzee tracking, bird watching and so much more that the park has to offer. 

The main area of Crater Safari Lodge has a restaurant, intimate bar area and lounge from where travellers staying here can get the various services. There are massive couches in the relaxation area with beautiful views of chalets, the lush lawns and the Crater lake. This is where a many evenings are spent.

At the boma area, travellers get to relax around a roaring fire and get to relax or share stories with fellow travellers. The swimming pool is a welcome facility during the hot dry season months from where guests chill away from the scotching sun.

Travellers have the choice of staying in any of the 11 deluxe wooden thatched chalets that have expansive wooden balconies, or any of the 10 pool facing or garden facing standard cabana rooms. 

Deluxe Wooden Thatched Chalets:

These are 11 in total, and have expansive wooden balconies. Partial or full views of the beautiful and tranquil Crater Lake or garden. The chalet’s timber balconies have either chairs or couches, with three of them having hammocks. All chalets have a lounge and relaxing area. Honeymoon and family chalets are also available. There are also swings dotted between chalets which offer guests with private places for relaxation, with a book or glass wine, or whatever else one might wish.

Standard Cabana Rooms:

There are 10 standard cabana rooms at Crater Safari Lodge. These standard cabana rooms are either pool facing or garden facing, with wonderful views of the lawns. The standard cabana rooms are on two levels, with self-contained units on the ground and first floor.

Features and Facilities at Crater Safari Lodge

• Wi-Fi in the main area, though slow
• Tea and coffee station at the main area
• Intimate bar area
• Restaurant 
• Comfortable open lounge area
• Guest bathroom at the main area, with a hair dryer
• Laundry services
• Babysitting services (at an extra cost)
• Swinging chairs for relaxation 
• Swimming pool
• All rooms have; a bathroom, bath or shower, free toiletries, toilet, mosquito nets, wardrobe, clothes rack, bathrobe, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, towels, linen and bedside tables with lamps
• Plug points in rooms are type G, 3 prong square plugs
• Wake-up service

How to get to Crater Safari Lodge Kibale National Park

Crater Safari Lodge can be reached by road from Kampala to Fort Portal and then to the lodge, or by air which is the quickest way. The Lodge is 7km from Kibale National Park , and 22km from Fort Portal city. Though the road transfer to Crater Safari Lodge Kibale National park is long, it is very scenic and eye opening to travellers for they get to see the true countryside of Uganda.

While at Crater Lodge Kibale National Park , guests have a number of activities that they can take part in. The crater lakes and the community, along with the tea and coffee plantations can be visited when arranged for. Given that Kibale National Park is just 7km away, tours here can also be arranged. Talk to a tour operator for booking to enjoy Kibale National Park safaris.

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Review: First in: Kibale Lodge, Uganda

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Why book Kibale Lodge?

Because luxury lodge life can go hand-in-hand with social impact and community empowerment.

Set the scene

Banana plantations, fields of maize and roadside villages line the road up to Kibale Lodge, which sits at 1,430 metres overlooking hills, lakes and terraces in the Great Lakes region. In this peaceful spot, there’s nothing to hear but cowbells, baa-ing sheep and the breeze.

From the open-plan sitting room, communal dining room, library or terrace, there are views to catch of the Queen Elizabeth plains and Kazinga channel to the south, and the towering Rwenzori Mountains to the west. All Volcanoes lodges are hand-crafted, using local, natural products such as wood and bamboo, while art and travel books, vibrant greens of the elephant grass, and local artwork add to the calm. There’s a similar vibe in the beautifully decorated bandas, and in the spa. Rewilding is taking place; around 200,000 Indigenous seedlings have been planted by lodge botanists to encourage native birds and eliminate invasive species.

The backstory

A vision of eco-luxury across 150 acres, this was uncared-for land a couple of years ago when Volcanoes Safaris’ founder, Praveen Moman, began work on Kibale Lodge. A Ugandan Asian who called the country home until he was 16, who’d grown up visiting Uganda’s wilderness with his father, a nature aficionado, he left with his family under dictator Idi Amin’s 1972 expulsion order for Ugandan Asians. When he returned in the 1990s, childhood memories inspired him to start Volcanoes Safaris and promote the Great Apes of the Albertine Rift.

Kibale Lodges shares the ethos of the group’s other four lodges, employing only Ugandans to run and manage properties, and fusing luxury with social and environmental impact, through Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT). Examples include Roots and Shoots, a Jane Goodall Institute program to empower youth in wildlife conservation at local schools, and supporting local artists through Rwenzori Founders.

All Volcanoes lodges are hand-built and use no machinery (apart from sanding) by their team of builders, carpenters, welders, and fundi/artisans, from the papyrus roof to the bedside lamps. Four bandas are open on my visit, and by the end of 2024, there’ll be six deluxe and two standard bandas, each named after a Rwenzori peak.

Striking black-and-cream Congolese kuba cloth bedlinen and ottoman and striking blue kitenge rugs contrast against the otherwise muted, natural colours inside the banda. Cow-dung-and-mud walls curve around the solar-powered indoor-outdoor bathroom, which “reminds you of being little and washing wherever,” lodge manager Tonny Kayanja tells me.

From the private porch of the banda overlooking the crater lake or hillsides, one enters an inviting sitting room with its own fireplace and sculptures including the bronze animals of Isaac Okwir, and Africa-centered pieces by Peter Oloya, a former child soldier in northern Uganda . A rattan door opens into the bedroom where the pattern of the black-and-white Congolese kuba cloth, handwoven from raffia palm leaf strands, on the bedlinen and ottoman creates a bold contrast to the wooden floors and muted walls.

On one side of the spacious dressing room is its centrepiece, a brightly coloured, handwoven kitenge curved wall made of cow dung and stone. The separate bathroom area is enclosed by the brightly coloured, handwoven kitenge. The double sink is open to the views and features amenities from Healing Earth, a natural skincare line. A second door leads to the outdoor bathroom, where you can shower alfresco to the chirp of birdsong under the open skies.

Food and drink

Chefs Loice Acom and Gad Hafashimana are wizards in the Kibale Lodge kitchen. During training programmes, Volcanoes sometimes bring in French chefs to help develop recipes. It’s not about learning Western dishes, but rather, how can they get creative with local ingredients such as matoke (green banana), mango and groundnut sauce.

The repertoire is remarkable, with meat, fish and vegetarian choices, and designed so guests combining lodges won’t be repeat-eating. A stand-out dish is Filinda, traditionally eaten on special occasions; slow-cooked beans with steamed kalo (millet bread) or matoke, served with groundnut sauce and dodo (steamed greens). Acom’s favourite is chicken in white wine sauce on a bed of local greens, Hafashimana loves to prepare a sticky fried pork dish with fresh jackfruit, and both are enjoying experimenting with Indian paneer cheese.

For breakfast, alongside omelettes, porridge, and granola, try the traditional savoury dish katogo of mashed matoke with onions and tomatoes, meat optional. If you’re out for the day, jackfruit wraps and a Ugandan Rolex, a chapati-wrapped omelette, appear in the packed lunches.

Down the steps from the main building is the spa with two double treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a daily massage, included in the rate. The outdoor swimming pool and loungers overlook the surrounding countryside, and the sauna in a traditional dome is ideal for aching legs.

The location

An hour’s drive from the airstrip at Kasese and Fort Portal town, Kibale Lodge is 30 minutes from Kibale National Park (unless you stop for the less elusive roadside baboons), home to around 1,500 chimpanzees (guided treks with UWA – Uganda Wildlife Authority – are the golden ticket). Kibale Lodge is also 45 minutes from the beautiful community-run Bigodi Wetlands, where local guides conduct nature and community experience tours.

At the lodge, guests can hike up to the summit accompanied by lodge staff. This gently sloping 10-minute walk leads to glorious views over the terraced hillsides, with plans for a shaded rest area. You can also hike down to Lake Lugembe, 45 minutes each way, where plans are afoot to rewild the route and offer sports fishing and canoeing.

The service

Service is inspired by the local Batoro community, which practices respect for all. Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists. “We want the culture of our staff to shine,” says Moman. We want them to feel proud of what they’re sharing with you.”

For families

Families are welcome and extra beds can be added, but bear in mind the elevation, rocky terrain and malaria risk. The age restriction for chimpanzee tracking is 12 years (gorillas, 15 years); childcare can be arranged if needed.

Solar panels and backup generators generate hot water. Healing Earth toiletries are wrapped in recycled stone paper, and shower products come in dispensers. Filtered water is provided in glass bottles, and food is locally sourced, some from the garden. Recycling plans are also in progress.

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments

There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps. At present, no ramp access to the spa and pool due to the incline, but it’s hoped a solution will be found.

Anything left to mention?

Particularly if you’re flying in or out of Kasese, take a tour of Volcanoes-supported Rwenzori Founders, which nurtures Ugandan and regional artists. Join a foundry tour or just visit the gardens, sculpture gallery and café.

How to book

Bandas from US$990 per room per night on an all-inclusive basis. This includes accommodation and meals, all soft and alcoholic drinks (excluding French champagne) including cellar collection wines, cocktails and single-malt whiskeys, laundry service, lodge activities, massage and spa treatments. volcanoessafaris.com

Rainbow Tours offers a nine-day trip to Uganda from £9,905 per person sharing (based on March 2025 departures), including return and domestic flights, private transportation, wildlife expert driver-guide, tracking permits, and eight nights’ accommodation; two in Entebbe at the start/end, and three nights each at Kibale Lodge and Mount Mgahinga Lodge with all meals, drinks and activities included. rainbowtours.co.uk

Crater Safari Lodge

Crater Safari Lodge sits on a hill above one of the largest crater lakes in Uganda. All rooms have magnificent views of Nyinabulitwa crater lake. The Safari Lodge is near Kibale National Park, a chimpanzee trekking location.

Crater Safari Lodge runs on solar power. A garden and lawn surround it.

Guests stay in 9 wooden chalets with thatched roofs and spacious balconies.

• Private balconies
• Swimming pool
• Deck chairs
• Sun terrace
• Non-smoking rooms
• Conference hall
• Bush dinners
• Airport transfers
• Coffee/tea plantation tour
• Cultural visits
• Walk to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• Hike to a viewpoint
• Chimpanzee trekking

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4 Days Gorilla Trekking from Entebbe with a flight, hiking on the beautiful trails, in search for the gentle giants of Bwindi

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Introduction.

Crystal Lodges Uganda comprises three exceptional lodges with three very distinct characters. All three have a firm focus on top-quality service, great food, and comfortable accommodation. your heart's content.

Gorilla Safari Lodge

Gorilla trekking in bwindi impenetrable forest.

Gorilla Safari Lodge sits comfortably at the edge of the Bwindi  Impenetrable Forest National Park, a primeval forest and lush jungle  region in south west Uganda. This national park is home to wild  gorillas, forest elephants and 23 species of bird endemic to the area.  Located a 5 minute walk from the briefing point for trekking makes the  lodge a sought after lodge for gorilla tracking safaris. There are  plenty of activities on offer, which include visit to the Batwa pygmies,  mountain biking, guided community walks and forest walks to the Bayenda  Falls.

Crater Safari Lodge

Crater lakes & chimpanzee trekking.

The well-appointed Crater Safari Lodge is situated in a prime  location on a hill overlooking the second largest crater lake in Uganda.  The views from the lodge are breathtaking, and the rooms (deluxe  chalets or standard cabanas) either have a full or partial view of the  crater lake below.  Close to the lodge is the famous Kibale National  Park, home of the chimp trekking safari. The national park protects the  lush and dense evergreen rain forest, which is the natural habitat to  chimpanzee. Chimp trekking, outdoor activities and numerous cultural  activities in the immediate area can be booked during your stay. 

Kidepo Wilderness Lodge

True wilderness.

Located in northeast corner of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park  has a true wilderness feel about it. This is a destination for the  adventurous. The park offers incredible wildlife viewing, especially  during the Dry season, and features some unique animals.

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ID   ID - Steven Jonas, 28, Moscow, 8 July 1983

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1983 - Smith Brothers Crater Lake National Park Chronology Steve Jonas, 29, of Moscow, Idaho, seasonal maintenance employee for the past 5 years, mysteriously disappears after being seen walking along Annie Creek Canyon. A Park visitor reported to the Annie Spring Entrance Station seeing a car precariously perched on the ledge of the canyon, at the “Ole Van” turnout, with a man of Jonas’s description standing nearby. When a ranger patrol arrives about 15 minutes later, Jonas had disappeared. A massive search was mounted with a helicopter crew, search dog teams, and 25 volunteer searchers, but no trace of Jonas has ever been found. On his way out of the Park, Steve had stopped for gas and had mumbled something about wanting to kill himself, but nobody took it seriously because he had a history of mental illness and depression, ever since returning from the Service.  

Corvallis Gazette - 15 Jul 1983 Search for man winding down Searchers have found nothing to indicate 29 year Steven Jonas stayed in the park area. The Moscow Idaho man was last seen Friday near his car on the brink of a 300 ft cliff he car was later recovered. Friends say recently Jonas has been treated fro severe depression and may have been taking medication for the condition.  

Corvallis Gazette - 11 Jul 1983 Steven Jonas 29 of Moscow Idaho a seasonal employee who has done janitorial and maintenance work at the park for the past five years. The search began late Friday a visitor spotted him standing near his car about 2:30 pm near Annie Springs Canyon about nine miles south of Crater lake Lodge.  

To note Steven Jonas was from Moscow Idaho and went missing at his season job at Crater Lake National Park in Klamath County Oregon  

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I wonder if he had wanted to disappear. He could have been trying to plant the idea of suicide and left the car in that position intentionally. Obviously, its more likely that he committed suicide, but without knowing the area I'm just trying to come up with another solution to not finding his body.  

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Other wildlife at Crater Safari Lodge

Wildlife diversity.

Kibale Forest National Park provides wildlife protection for over ten primate species (a total of 14 if you take into account us humans) including some 1500 chimps. Boasting such impressive numbers, the highest diversity and density of primates on the entire continent, Kibale easily claims the title as the primate capital of the world.

What else you can see

The place to see predators is the neighboring Kibale National Park, which is made-up of diverse landscapes dominated by lush evergreen forest. The forest is thriving with life, and among the primates and herbivores, there dwell a few elusive carnivores. The bushpig is commonly spotted and is omnivorous; mainly feeding on carrion. Other pr

The place to see predators is the neighboring Kibale National Park, which is made-up of diverse landscapes dominated by lush evergreen forest. The forest is thriving with life, and among the primates and herbivores, there dwell a few elusive carnivores. The bushpig is commonly spotted and is omnivorous; mainly feeding on carrion. Other predators include the leopard, African golden cats, small predators such as mongooses and otter; and servals. The park in its entirety is 766 km2 in size. 

Kibale National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa,  with a total of 13 species of primates to spot. The most popular species is the chimpanzee, but the Ugandan red colobus is also a highlight. In terms of plains game there are duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, forest hogs, warthogs, and even the African buffalo

Kibale National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa,  with a total of 13 species of primates to spot. The most popular species is the chimpanzee, but the Ugandan red colobus is also a highlight. In terms of plains game there are duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, forest hogs, warthogs, and even the African buffalo. If you're lucky you might catch a glimpse of the rare African forest elephant. At the actual lodge look out for the resident hippo in the crater lake in front of the lodge.

Giant kingfishers are in abundance on the grounds of the lodge - don't be surprised to wake up to their rather loud vocalisations. This is a bird conservation area, and the surrounds provide a natural habitat for hornbills, ibis, herons, sunbirds, pelicans, kingfishers, weavers, turacos, waders and birds of prey. The neighbouring Kibale N

Giant kingfishers are in abundance on the grounds of the lodge - don't be surprised to wake up to their rather loud vocalisations. This is a bird conservation area, and the surrounds provide a natural habitat for hornbills, ibis, herons, sunbirds, pelicans, kingfishers, weavers, turacos, waders and birds of prey. The neighbouring Kibale National Park is home to over 370 species of bird and many of these are specific to the forest. The African pitta is one of the Afrotropical lifers to spot while in the forest.

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 The main area houses the restaurant, intimate bar area and lounge.  

 Guests have the choice of staying in deluxe thatched chalets with expansive wooden balconies, or pool facing standard cabana rooms.

 The safari experience at Crater Safari Lodge is varied, and there are a host of activities on offer.  

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