Experiences with Uganda Jungle Lodges

Adventure. Culture. Connection.

At Uganda Jungle Lodges, every experience is crafted to bring you closer to the heart of nature and the spirit of Uganda. Whether it’s tracking primates in Bugoma Forest or watching lions in Ishasha, your journey goes beyond a safari — it’s a story you’ll carry forever.

Experiences at Ishasha Jungle Lodge

The Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is world-famous for its tree-climbing lions — a rare sight found in only a handful of places on earth. Game drives here also reveal elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and incredible birdlife across vast savannahs.

Game Drives in the Ishasha Sector

Rate: $150 per person

Explore one of Africa’s most unique safari destinations, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Along the vast savannah, expect herds of buffalo, elephants, topi antelopes, and the occasional leopard. Game drives last about 3 hours and offer unforgettable photographic opportunities.

Ishasha Sundowner

Rate: $30 (1–3 pax) , $25 (4–10 pax) , $20 (10–15 pax)

End your safari day in style with drinks and light snacks served in a scenic spot inside the park. Surrounded by golden light and sweeping views, it’s the perfect way to unwind.

Kameme Village Community Walk

Rate: $15 per person , Duration: ~2 hours

Step beyond the park into village life. Meet local families, learn about traditional practices, and experience Uganda’s warmth and hospitality firsthand.

Bush Breakfast by Ntungwe River

Rate: $15 @ person (complimentary for groups of 10+)

Start your morning with an unforgettable dining experience in the wild. Enjoy a full breakfast surrounded by nature’s sights and sounds, just a few steps from the river.

Visit Kameme Divine Primary School

Rate: Complimentary | Duration: ~2 hours

Spend time at this community project supported by the lodge. Guests are welcome to visit, learn about the school, and interact with the children.

Kihihi Airfield Transfers

Duration: ~30 minutes | Rates available on request

For guests flying in, we provide convenient pick-up and drop-off from Kihihi Airstrip (18 km from the lodge).

Experiences at Bugoma Jungle Lodge

Bugoma Jungle Lodge is the gateway to the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, home to Uganda’s endangered Mangabey monkeys and countless other primates. Conservation and adventure come together here.

Mangabey
Trekking

Duration: ~2 hours / Rate: $40 per person

Bugoma is the only place in Uganda where you can see the endangered Uganda Mangabey monkey, a primate found nowhere else on earth. Guided treks take you deep into the forest to encounter these rare monkeys alongside red-tailed monkeys, colobus, and even chimpanzees.

Bird
watching

Duration: 2 hours / Rate: $30 per person

With hundreds of species, Bugoma is a birdwatcher’s paradise. From turacos and hornbills to forest kingfishers, the variety is astonishing. Guided walks focus on both the reforested zones and untouched forest habitats.

Chimpanzee
Trekking

Duration: 3 hours / Rate: $80 per person

Follow the calls of the wild as you venture into the depths of Bugoma Forest in search of its most iconic residents — the chimpanzees. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll move through dense vegetation, listening for the rustle of branches and the echo of distant hoots. Once found, watching a chimpanzee family in their natural habitat — playing, grooming, and communicating — is an awe-inspiring experience that few encounters can rival. This trek not only offers adventure but also supports conservation efforts that protect these endangered primates and their fragile ecosystem.

Community Walk in
Nyakafunjo & Kyamujogo

Duration: ~2 hrs / Rate: $15 per psn

Step into the daily rhythm of village life around Bugoma Forest. This guided walk takes you through Nyakafunjo and Kyamujogo communities, where you’ll meet local families, learn about traditional farming practices, explore crafts and food preparation, and experience Uganda’s warm hospitality. It’s a meaningful cultural exchange that connects you directly with the people who share their home with the forest.

Plant a Tree at
Every 5 Acres

Rate: Free

Leave a lasting footprint in Bugoma by joining our reforestation initiative. During your stay, you’ll have the chance to plant a tree in the “Every 5 Acres” project area, a vital program restoring degraded land and expanding wildlife habitat. Each tree you plant becomes part of a growing forest — a living legacy that protects biodiversity, absorbs carbon, and supports local communities for generations to come.

Grey Parrot
Loop Trail

Duration: 20 minutes / Rate: Free

Wander through Bugoma’s reforested areas on the Grey Parrot Loop Trail, a gentle walk designed for bird and nature lovers. Along the way, you’ll spot flocks of the iconic African Grey Parrot, known for their intelligence and striking plumage, as well as other forest bird species. The trail also offers opportunities to see primates, butterflies, and thriving young trees — a testament to ongoing conservation efforts. Peaceful, scenic, and full of life, it’s a perfect way to experience Bugoma’s unique biodiversity.

Conservation in Action

Every experience at Bugoma contributes directly to the Bugoma Forest Conservation Project. By visiting, you’re supporting reforestation, primate protection, and community development programs that secure the forest’s future.