Turaco Treetops is a semi-luxe lodge with stunning views over the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains.
Immerse yourself in nature on Turaco Treetops’ 5.2 hectares of rain forest, neighboring the lush Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its chimpanzees. At the lodge grounds, many of the birds, monkeys, and butterflies that inhabit the forest can also be found, including primates like Bush Babies, Black and White Colobus monkeys, and of course the Great Blue Turaco.
Their Story
The team behind Turaco Treetops is passionate about nature and hospitality. On one of the last patches of rainforest outside the boundaries of Kibale National Park.
Our main lodge, rooms, and cottages are built for comfort and let you soak up nature at the same time. To minimize their footprint the lodge is powered by solar and takes care of its surroundings, for example by rejuvenating degraded forest areas around the lodge, local sourcing, and renouncing single-use plastics, including plastic bottles of mineral water.
On its 40-acre demo site adjacent to Turaco Treetops, the Chris Roberts Forest Foundation nurtures a buffer zone that shields the habitat of chimpanzees, elephants, and birds and showcases a productive agroforestry model for farmers.
The foundation is named in loving memory of one of Turaco Treetops’ founders Chris Roberts, who had an immense and infectious passion for wildlife and conservation.
Next to its in-kind support, Turaco Treetops donates 2USD per bed-night and 50% of its nature walk earnings to the foundation.
The main building includes a restaurant, a lounge area with a cozy fireplace, a bar, an outside terrace, and a first-floor lounge with spectacular views over the forest and the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains.
Enjoy a tasty meal, read a book, watch the butterflies and birds, play a game, or grab a drink and watch the sun setting behind Mount Stanley.
For everyone who wants to share their adventures or is looking to recharge their equipment, they have free Wi-Fi and charging docks available in the main building.
Swimming Pool
For everyone who is looking forward to a day of chill or wants to energize after a day of adventure, Turaco Treetop’s poolside is the place to be. The 5×10 meter pool is strategically positioned in the lush garden and has a shallow end for the youngest guests. Find a chill spot on one of the sunbeds, hang out in the cozy grass-fetched pool house, or relax around the Red Hot Poker tree.
Family Friendly Activities
Exploring the world can’t start young enough. Turaco Treetops welcomes families with children of all ages and caters to their needs with an outdoor kids’ playground and an indoor kids’ room in our main lodge.
Ideal for parents who want to enjoy a drink and see their children entertained at the same time. Their pool features a shallow end for the young ones and counts for tons of water fun for all ages.
Mountain Biking Tours
Explore the area on a mountain bike! Several routes around the lodge take you through nature and the nearby villages. The lodge has guides on-site that can show you the way. Bring your own gear, or rent one of our Giant Mountain bikes.
Turaco Treetops offers its guests a unique jungle experience, without compromising on comfort.
Luxury Forest Cottages
Turaco Treetops has 8 luxury cottages situated at secluded locations in the jungle. The cottages are spacious, with large windows and outside wooden decks, providing splendid views over Kibale Forest.
The cottages are designed to ‘bring the outdoors inside’ and mix modernity with an ‘African feel’ by using clean lines in combination with wood and other natural materials. Grab a drink, relax, and notice the Great Blue Turaco or Black White Colobus Monkeys enjoying the forest too.
- Very spacious cottage – 40m2
- Sleeps up to 4 adults, or a family of 5
- En-suite bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower
- Extra-long beds >2m
- Bed linen, towels, and mosquito nets
- Storage space and safety box
- Wall sockets
- Large outside balcony deck with couch
- Splendid views over Kibale National Park
Luxury Forest Cottages
Turaco Treetops added 8 standard rooms to the lodge. The rooms are located in 4 duplex buildings that are located on 2 sites in the forest.
The standard rooms have optional shared balconies, ideal for families and friends who would like to enjoy nature together!
- Room size of 30m2
- Sleeps up to 3 adults or a family of 4 (baby cot)
- En-suite bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower
- Extra-long beds >2m
- Bed linen, towels, and mosquito nets
- Balcony with a comfortable couch
Location:
The Kibale-Fort Portal area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki National Parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve. Kibale National park has over 351 tree species that’s been recorded some rising over 55meters and are over 200 years old.
375 species of birds, six of which are endemic to the region. Blue headed sunbird, black capped apalis, Collared apalis, Dusky crimsoning, purple breasted sunbird and the red-faced woodland warbler.
14 different species of snakes, 27 different species of frogs and toads. 20 different species of reptiles and over 200 different species of Butterflies.
70 mammal species which includes Elephants and 13 different species of primate including the chimpanzee and the ground dwelling L’Hoest’s monkey.
Kibale varied altitude supports different types of habitat, ranging from wet tropical forest on the fort portal plateau to woodland and savanna on the rift valley floor.
Climate:
The climate in Kibale is moist and temperate. Temperatures stay almost the same year-round. Daytime temperatures are about 27°C/81°F, cooling off nightly to about 15°C/59°F.
