It’s a mid-range eco-friendly forest lodge located on 5.2 hectares of rainforest adjacent to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. Named after the great Blue Turaco Bird, the lodge is popular base for chimpanzee trekking, situated just a 10–15-minute drive from the Kanyachu visitor center.
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Access by road typically involves a 5 to 6-hour drive from Kampala or Entebbe. The lodge is in the Nyabubare area, just outside the boundary of Kibale National Park in Western Uganda.
A flight from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kasese Airstrip (KSE) takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. Accessing Turaco Treetops Lodge by air involves flying into Kasese Airstrip (KSE) followed by a road transfer to the lodge. Once you land at Kasese Airstrip, you must complete the journey by road. The journey from Kasese to Turaco Treetops lodge takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Luxury forest Cottages (8 units): These 40m2 private chalets are set on stilts or stone columns deep in the forest. They feature large windows, private wooden decks with plush sun loungers or a couch offering panoramic views of the forest and the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. En-suite bathrooms with hot shower, and extra-long beds(>2m).
Standard Rooms (8units): Located in four duplex buildings, these 30m2 rooms offer great value for families or budget-conscious travelers. They include en-suite bathrooms and shared balconies with forest views. Features a shared with adjacent room, which can be connected to families or friends who wish to stay together.
The Balcony: Two adjacent rooms can open their partition doors to connect their outer balconies with a configuration tailored for groups of friends or families to travel together.
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While staying at Turaco Treetops Lodge Uganda, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at Turaco Treetops Lodge Uganda.
Chimpanzee Trekking: Located just 15 minutes from the Kanynchu visitor center, the lodge facilities treks into Kibale National Park, which has a 90% success rate for chimp sightings.
Chimpanzee Habituation: For a more immersive experience, guests can join researchers for a full-day session to learn how wild chimps are studied and habituated to human presence.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: A short drive away, this community-run project offers a 4.5km guided swamp walk to spot up to eight primates species, including Red Colobus and Grey-cheeked Mangabey, plus over 200 bird’s species.
Night Forest Walks: Guided 2-hour evening walks use spotlights to find nocturnal species like bushbabies, pottos, and owls.
Guided Nature Walks: Departing directly from the lodge, these walks explore the 5.2-hectare property and the Chris Roberts Forest Foundation’s reforestations zones.
Bird Watching: Enthusiasts can spot some of the region’s 375 species (including the Great Blue Turaco) from the lodge’s dedicated bird hide or during specialized tours.
Crater Lakes and Tea Plantation: Active guests can take hiking or mountain biking tours to nearby volcanic crater lakes (Kasende cluster) or visit tea estates to learn more about and production.
Villages Visit: Immersive cultural tours to Bigodi and Nkingo villages include visits to traditional healers, nbanana gin making demonstrations and local primary schools.
Family Activities: Families can join guided day or night forest walks, scavengers hunts, rock painting, or even build forest huts. The lodge staff have many creative ideas to keep children curious and happy while teaching them about nature.
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