Ensiko Primates Lodge
Ensiko Primates Lodge
Ensiko Primates Lodge is a newly built mid-range accommodation located near Bigodi, bordering Kibale Forest National Park. The lodge is close to the chimpanzee tracking point, just a 10-minute walk to Kanyanchu Gate and 8 minutes to Bigodi Village.
It is surrounded by nature and is the perfect place for tourists/travelers who love trekking. The lodge is convenient for tourists, travellers, and holidaymakers who want to explore and discover the three national parks in Uganda: Semiliki, Mt Rwenzori, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, all of which offer beautiful views.
How to get there:
You can be at the lodge by road transport from Kampala/Entebbe, taking approximately 5-6 hours’ drive, or an hour to fly from Entebbe international airport to Kasese airstrip then few hours to be transferred to the lodge.
About the lodge
Ensiko Primate lodge consists of 8 elegant and comfortable cottages with a family suite overlooking the breathtaking views, reflecting African traditional style with natural materials and local woods.
Cottages are well elevated with raised wooden platforms decorated and furnished with en-suite private facilities of clean flushing Toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers, comfortable beds that are wrapped with mosquito nets, chairs, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water in the rooms, white pillows and duvets, wooden tables, and much more.
Cottages have large sitting areas, terraces, and wooden private balconies overlooking lush green landscapes and wilderness.
Cottages vary in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double beds for friends or couples, twin beds, and villa bedrooms for families or group .
Kibale Tourist safari lodge offers different facilities and services, which include
The on-site restaurant serves a delicious menu featuring traditional cuisine from around the world and international meals that meet guests’ appetites. You will enjoy all the homemade dishes filled with fruits and vegetables, which makes Cuisine unique. You will have a continental/buffet breakfast in the rooms, lunch, and a three-course dinner in the main building, served by well-trained, organized staff and a skilled chef.
A well-stocked bar with a shared lounge; you relax and sip any drink of your choice overlooking the surrounding nature.
Services include; Free parking space available, a lobby area offered, Laundry and housekeeping services available, airport pick-ups and drop-offs offered , massage services offered, and honeymoon packages offered.
WIFI hotspot internet is available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the lodge include birding/bird watching as you listen to the sound of the whispering birds in the village, Chimpanzee tracking since Kibale is the home of chimpanzees, Hiking and climbing Mount Rwenzori, natural walks in the forest and Bigodi swamp , birding/birdwatching, and many more.
About the park
Kibale Forest national park is situated on the foothills of Mount Rwenzori, 65 km south of fort portal tourism city in Western uganda covering the total area of 766 square kilo metres . The park is basically the best destination for primate viewing and birding.
It is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees in Kibale, and in the whole world, there are about 5,000 chimpanzees, along with over 13 primate species, a few mammals, and over 300 species of birds, including sunbirds, bee-eaters, Tawny Eagles, Grey-headed Kingfishers, Yellow-billed Hornbills, and many more. Chimpanzee tracking and habituation is the famous tourist activity in Kibale national park since it’s the home of Various Primates.
One has to have a chimpanzee permit to track, which costs $250 for non-foreign residents and $150 for foreign residents and Ugandans. For Ugandans, it’s 250,000/=. Habituation is $300 for non-foreign residents.
There are more accommodations to stay in while in kibale national park; budget, Mid -range (moderate) and luxury accommodations which are friendly and affordable to visitors visiting the park.
There are different activities to do while in Kibale national park include; Chimpanzee tracking experience since the lodge is close to the forest and the park has more chimpanzees, chimpanzee habituation, Birding/bird watching in kibale, as you enjoy the whispering sound of birds in the forest since the park has many different bird species, visiting bigodi swamp , cultural experience from the local village tribe like Traditional dance and food, Nature walks in the park , golden monkey tracking , mountain biking and climbing , visiting the crater lake like kyaninga and many other activities.
