how much does it cost to sleep at papaya lake lodge?
Rates range from $500 and above
Papaya lake lodge takes approximately five hours to be reached by car from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. It is a comfortable ride westward on a tarmac road towards Fort Portal. Just before entering Fort Portal, you will take a left and follow a red dirt road that takes you directly to Papaya Lake Lodge along a scenic ride through tea, guava, banana, and avocado plantations. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.
Papaya Lake Lodge takes you to Kamwenge Road from Fort Portal town towards Kibale National Park, which is approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). Follow your right at the junction marked by a cluster of road signs. Just continue until you reach the Rutete-Rwaihamba village. Move out of Rwaihamba by the same main road until you reach a T-junction with a primary school on the left-hand side. You will see a sign that directs you to turn right to reach Papaya Lake Lodge. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.
The evergreen landscapes of Uganda's Great Crater Lakes region surround Papaya Lake Lodge, which is nestled by the turquoise waters of Lake Lyantonde and Lake Kifuruka and against exhilarating views of the majestic Ruwenzori Ranges.
Papaya Lake Lodge has an oasis of nine luxurious cottages, both international and local restaurants, and a beautiful swimming pool with a scenic terrace. Papaya Lake Lodge was established with great passion and appreciation of Uganda's local culture, with details that make life worth living.
Papaya Lake Lodge was established by a white family who thought finding a new home in the heart of Africa would be good as well—a home that inspires and is well defined by its surroundings, offering the best of Uganda, beautifully refreshed with its own unique style, and providing high-standard services.
Papaya Lake Lodge's fine cuisine joins culinary traditions from all over the world that satisfy most travelers' demands for connoisseurship. Every dish on the menu is prepared using fresh, high-quality products.
what can i do in Kibale forest National park?
Chimpanzee trekking
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park offers a 90% success rate; Kibale Forest is the best place in Uganda to spot chimpanzees up close. Discover the forest and find these beautiful primates during the Kanyanchu chimpanzee trekking, or join a group of researchers in a chimpanzee habituation experience that takes four hours.
Nature Walks
Kibale Forest nature walks start directly from Turaco Top Lodge with a knowledgeable guide who will show you the reforestation, rainforest zone, and agroforestry occupying the 26 hectares. Encounter more than 5 species of primates, walk along the footprints of bush elephants, admire Uganda’s indigenous trees, and see a variety of bird species and butterflies.
Birding tours
Kibale Forest protects over 375 bird species, which makes Kibale Forest a true birding paradise. Take some binoculars and a camera, and get ready to view the Great Blue Turaco, Black Bishop, Yellow-Billed Barbet, Superb Sunbird, White-Tailed Ant-Thrush, and Black-Crowned Waxbill.
Bigodi Swamp Walk
The Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary provides endless biodiversity. Bigodi Wetlands offers an easy 4.5 km swamp walk with an experienced local guide from KAFRED. You will help you keep your eyes open to view over 200 bird species and primates like monkeys such as the Vervet monkey, blue monkey, olive baboon, red colobus, black and white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, and L’hoest monkey.
Crater lakes & tea plantations
The greater Kibale Forest National Park is not only famous for chimpanzee trekking and bird watching. Kibale Forest protects countless crater lakes—formed by volcanic activity—and plenty of fresh tea plantations set on the rolling, gently sloping hills.
Village Tours
Kibale Forest is situated near Nkingo and Bigodi villages. Community members will be happy to welcome visitors and show them what their daily life looks like.
when is the best time to visit Kibale Forest National Park?
Kibale Forest National Park is open for chimpanzee trekking all year round. Starting from January, February, June, and July, they fall in the driest season, which makes it the best time for chimpanzee trekking.