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Primate Lodge


Primate Lodge
Kibale Forest National Park | P.O. Box 33024, Fort Portal, Uganda

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5 of 5 stars
Amsterdam, Netherlands
5 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I was reading the comments about Primate Lodge and must say that I'm a bit surprised by the review below. Personally, I have been in Uganda already a few times and visited Primate Lodge twice. Both times, I absolutely enjoyed my stay! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and always treated me like I was a special guest. I... more

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1 of 5 stars
barcelona
27 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had book a luxury tent paying in advanced. At arrival, we checked the flush toilet and it didn't work, so that we were moved to another tent. In the new tent the problem persisted. One pipe was broken. The manager told us they were unable to solve the problem until next day, we had to put up with that... more

Management response from
Miranda Bekkers, Manager

We would like to comment on the feedback given below about Primate Lodge Kibale: First of all, we sincerely regret the inconveniences caused to our guests during their stay at our lodge. We do acknowledge the fact that the management made an error and apologize for not having handled the situation with more efficiency. Although our lodge is located in...

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5 of 5 stars
Nottingham, UK
19 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I stayed at Primate Lodge Kibale in February 2009. I'd heard reasonably good things about the place, but I have to say it surpasses all expectations. The activities - as you'd imagine - are fabulous....but don't just go Chimp trecking, make sure you also do the "Swamp Walk" with the SUPERB guide, Ivan. The name of the trip doesn't sound... more

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4 of 5 stars
Singapore, Singapore
29 Dec 2008 | Trip type: Couples

rooms are good and the service was pretty good but it is a little tired. The bathroom in each tent is actually a permanent structure (ie: concrete, etc) and the water comes from a water tower heated by a small fire under neath it. The staff were really friendly and always helpful and the food was pretty good but the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
3 Dec 2008

What can i say! We went to Uganda for a month as a group of 6 students to work in an HIV/AIDS clinic in Kampala but thought we'd treat ourselves to a safari at the end of our trip. We happened to find Great Lakes Safari on the internet before we went and what a find!!! A local company so... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bangkok, Thailand
1 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We had a comfortable stay at the Primate Lodge. The highlight of this place for us was food. The food they served was just excellent and we kept thinking about their food even when we were staying in another high-end resort at our next destination! The room was nice and clean but, as in other reviews here, there was no... more

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4 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
25 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at Primate Lodge Kibale for 2 nights in August ’08 where we received a warm reception from Emanuel and the staff upon our arrival. The staff were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. We stayed in a luxury safari tent that was quite large and tastefully decorated with 2 twin beds, a sitting area and ensuite bathroom.... more

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4 of 5 stars
St. Louis, MO
29 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Family

Owned by Great Lakes Safari, the Primate Lodge in Kibale Forest, Uganda couldn't be a better base for the forest chimp trekking and the Bigodi Swamp walks. Upon arrival, our family was greeted with fresh hand towels, a drink and and salutations from the manager, Emanuel. The main hotel area is open-air with a small reception area, a dining area,... more

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Primate Lodge Address

Kibale Forest National Park | P.O. Box 33024, Fort Portal, Uganda