Kibale Guest Cottages
Kibale Forest National Park
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Why people book this hotel
“Super service, great breakfast, and wonderful cottages”
“Also the people there are very helpful and welcoming”
“The rooms are spacious with a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom”
“Kibale Guest Cottages was a quiet home from home”
“To our query, the staff arranged for a local guide to spend the afternoon with u…”
“The location is great, in pure nature, very close to nature and community walks-…”
“The romms are very nice and clean”
“Clean spacious rooms”
“The pool table in the bar is nice for the evenings”
Overview
Situated at the edge of Kibale National Park; on Fort Portal – Kamwenge Road, Kibale Guest Cottages offers free WiFi access, a children's playground and has a garden. It is 5 minutes’ drive (1 km) from both start of Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk. All rooms are a depiction of African Art and are fitted with a wardrobe. Guests can enjoy garden views from each room. The rooms are complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries. A English breakfast is served daily at the property. The onsite restaurant specializes in local and African cuisines. Special menus and packed lunches can be arranged on request. There is also a snack bar onsite. English speaking staff at the 24-hour front desk are available to help guests with their queries and give tour advice. The property offers car hire and shuttle services on request. Guests have access to BBQ facilities at Kibale Guest Cottages. Laundry and shoe cleaning services are available. Local traditional dance performers and guided community walk can be arranged on request. The closest airport is Kasese Aiport, about 103 km away. The property offers airport shuttle services upon request.
Traveller reviews
Imran
solo_traveller
March 1, 2026
You get what you paid for - and for this stay I got beyond that. Super service, great breakfast, and wonderful cottages.
Charlotte
couple
November 22, 2025
We had a wonderful stay at the Kibale guest cottages! The cottages are situated in a beautiful big garden overlooking the edge of the rainforest. You can spot hornbills, great blue turaco’s and many other birds from your private terrace, amazing! The rooms are spacious with a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom. Also the people there are very helpful and welcoming. Shout out to Fred and Sam for the good stories and all the arrangements. Would 100% recommend!
Tomas
couple
January 18, 2025
Nice bungalows in the green, a few minutes drive from the chimp trekking site. To our query, the staff arranged for a local guide to spend the afternoon with us and walk with us through the local community. A very tasty dinner and cold beer on the terrace were a nice bonus.
Linda
couple
December 8, 2023
“Good simple but varied food and coffee served by the manager. The guest cottages are beautifully placed in green well k”
Kibale Guest Cottages was a quiet home from home. The proximity to the forest and it’s hornbills and chimpanzees was a big plus
Donata
couple
November 8, 2023
“Superb location, friendly staff, testy food, beautiful bungalows”
All was great great great!
Susanne
couple
September 14, 2023
Especially the staff, both the owner and Fred were wonderful, we had great talks with them! The romms are very nice and clean. The pool table in the bar is nice for the evenings. The location is great, in pure nature, very close to nature and community walks- highly recommended as well as the Chimpanzee tracking.
René en Jolanda
extended_group
August 24, 2023
“Near the entrance of Kibale Forest”
Very close to the UWA Chimpanzee Tracking entrance Very friendly staff, thanx Fred and Sam. Clean spacious rooms.
alessio
extended_group
October 3, 2022
“I ll come back”
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Facilities
Activities
Children's playground, Billiards, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Currency exchange
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Standard Double Room
Featuring a private entrance, this double room is fitted with a wardrobe and desk. The bed is draped with a mosquito net. Guests can enjoy garden views from the unit. The room is complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Walks and bird watching in the 5 acre garden stretching along the tropical forest park.
Standard Twin Room
Featuring a private entrance, this twin room is fitted with a wardrobe and desk. The beds are draped with mosquito nets. Guests can enjoy garden views from the unit. The room is complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Walks and bird watching in the 5 acre garden stretching along the tropical forest park.
Deluxe Single Room
Featuring a private entrance, this single room is fitted with a wardrobe and desk. The bed is draped with a mosquito net. Guests can enjoy garden views from the unit. The room is complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Walks and bird watching in the 5 acre garden stretching along the tropical forest park.
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