Uganda & Rwanda: African Primate Safari

Gorilla Mountain View Lodge — Parc des Volcans, Rwanda

This hotel in the Volcanoes National Park offers 30 individual cottages located on the lower slopes of the Virunga Mountains. The main lodge provides a spacious and welcoming place to meet fellow travelers, as well as a dining room that serves excellent food. Enjoy coffee or tea by the fireplace in your room before continuing on your adventure. The property is just 15 minutes from park headquarters, so it's an ideal location for gorilla tracking!

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated inside the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Ntungwe river, and is a paradise for people who truly enjoy the wilderness. Being the only upmarket accommodation in the area, this exclusive tented camp offers ten spacious, framed canvas rooms, each furnished with large mosquito netted beds, private en suite bathrooms and hot water ‘bush’ showers. Meals at the camp are prepared with local ingredients and can be enjoyed in the thatched roof dining room or al fresco by the fire.

Jacana Lodge — Queen Elizabeth National Park

Located in the Maragambo Forest of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Jacana Lodge is well known for being the lodge that “grew from the forest.” Its treehouse-style jungle bungalows have an organic feel, with architecture seamlessly blending into the densely forested landscape, making it a beautiful escape—combining seclusion and service to ensure that your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The Jacana also boasts a range of amenities including a lounge, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and sauna, plus relaxing massage services.

Kigali Serena — Kigali

Located in one of Kigali's most charming areas and just 10 minutes from Kigali airport, this hotel offers relaxed yet elegant accommodations and high-end facilities. Guests can enjoy the all-day buffet in Milima Restaurant, dine al fresco at Sokoni Cafe, or enjoy a cocktail on the sundeck overlooking the pool. Rooms are modern, with comfortable beds, TVs and Wi-Fi. The Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art.

Primate Lodge — Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda

Primate Lodge Kibale is a unique property made up of eight luxury tents, seven private cottages, and an adventurous tree house, all situated in a lush, tropical forest that is home to 13 different species of primates, including chimpanzees. Tents and cottages come with a private veranda, spacious bedroom, and en-suite bathroom, and they're all just a short walk from the main lodge and chimpanzee tracking. Secluded in the rainforest, Primate Lodge Kimbale provides a truly authentic jungle experience.

Protea Hotel Entebbe — Entebbe

This modern 73-room hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and conveniently located just minutes from the airport. Protea Hotel Entebbe has a trendy restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu seven days of the week. With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotel's decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambience and superb lake views, is the perfect place to take it all in.