Description

Have you ever dreamt of camping near Uganda’s Primates Capital? Then Rweteera Safari Park Campsite comes in handy to offer the most comfortable accommodation combined with unforgettable safari experience. It is nestled at the entrance of Kibale Forest National Park, approximately 20 kilometers off Kamwenge road in Fortportal district, western Uganda.

Rweteera Safari Park is strategically located in the village neighboring Kibale forest. It is a suitable base for chimp tracking experiences and other local tours in the area around Kibale National Park.

With a beautiful location on the shores of lake Nyabikere, Rwentera Safari Park offers one of the best lakes views that you will find in this area. The accommodation has extensive space on the gardens and therefore ideal for large groups, families or anyone looking for open playing areas or relaxing during their visit to this part of Uganda.

Besides being a facility for tourists visiting Kibale Forest National Park, is it also handy for travelers to Semliki Forest, Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park during Uganda safaris. This midrange campsite is so far the only tented Camp of its kind around this Forest National Park because it takes care of the needs of a wide range of tourists ranging from the adventure enthusiast, business travelers as well as school children.

The fact that it is just a stone throw away from Kibale Forest makes it an ideal place for tourists interested in enjoying chimpanzee tracking in addition to encountering other primate species such as Grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Vervet monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and silver monkeys among others. While at this Campsite, you get a chance to enjoy different tourist activities nature walk, hike to the top of the world with magnificent views of the crater Lakes found in the area, cultural encounters, fishing, visit the nearby National Parks (Rwenzori Mountains and Kibale Forest) and camping to mention but a few. Other activities that you cannot afford to miss are Lakeside dinning, unwinding and reading at the shores of the Lake and wining as excursions to the nearby Kyantambara fishing Village to get an insight to the traditional lifestyles of the fishermen and also meet the village elders.

Accommodation options:

A range of accommodation options is offered here. You will be able to choose from the following option;

• Camping grounds,
• Safari tents,
• Self-contained and none self-contained Bandas, cabins or family cottages.

The area in the facility is very quiet. Every guest room has a private balcony with furniture enabling guests to sit and meditate in a private natural setting. Cottages and other accommodations options are surrounded by forest giving the quietest and cool and freshly green environment that everyone would wish to have for a perfect holiday.

Facilities

We offer the following attractions:
• Bird watching, swimming and fishing.
• Visiting other crater lakes and small water falls
• Hiking to the “top of the world”
• Nature walks through agricultural landscapes, homesteads and patches of forests
• Bicycle riding to Kibale National Park

This Campsite offers a wide range of accommodation options for all needs and budgets of tourists. There are 6 private standard size tents with 20 rooms of double beds and large mattresses, clean linen, pillows, mosquito nets, running warm and cold water, clean toilets and private relaxing area for meals. Room types include single, double and twin with most of them overlooking the magnificent Lake Nyabikere as well as Kibale Forest, known as the primate Capital of the World hence offering unforgettable peace and serenity.

The facility also features a self-catering kitchen where tourists can prepare meals of their choice. The most beautiful thing is that the dining area of Rweteera Safari Park Campsite is near the Lakeside hence guests are rewarded with the remarkable views of the Explosion Crater Lake and that of the verdant Kibale Forest. What is more romantic than having a quiet and romantic dinner by the Lakeside with just candle light? The accommodation facility is solar-powered for lights and charging phones or camera batteries and free Wi-Fi is available for all guests.

Birding at Rweteera:

Rweteera is a birders paradise. During the stay, guests enjoy the appearance of the colorful kingfishers on the woods along the lake. The bird list of this accommodation goes up to 350 bird species. This includes the woodland species, water birds and the savanna species. During birding tours on the lake shores, birders may sometimes be surprised by the appearance of the rare Hippo on the shore or swimming in lake Nyabikere. This is when they realize that Rweteera is also home for Hippos and other wildlife such as otters, primates and more, as the experienced guide will explain. It is a wildlife park on its own.

Meals and activities:

Rwentera safari park has onsite restaurant and bar. Guests have the liberty of ordering a variety of drinks or foods and snacks from the wonderful chef who makes delicious meals. The friendly staff makes every guest feel at home during the stay. The camp also arranges all sorts of village activities including;

• Canoe safaris on lake Nyabikere,
• Traditional fishing tours
• The crater lakes tours
• A trek to the top of the world
• Village experience, nature/ cultural walks and
• The multiple nature activities inside Kibale national park.

This accommodation generously contributes to conservation and community development. They employ local people, arrange tree planting activities for both the locals and visitors. Part of the revenue generated is used to support other local community projects. During the stay, guests have the opportunity to involve with the community through these many activities or visit a given home to spend a day learning the local way of life.

In conclusion, Rweteera Safari Park Campsite is one of the magnificent accommodation facilities for tourists who visit Kibale National Park. This facility offers unforgettable camping experiences combined to breathtaking views of Lake Nyabikere as well as Kibale Forest National Park.

How to Get There:

If you want to stay here during your visit to Kibale National Park, Rweteera Safari Park is your ultimate home. It is easy to find. It is located 22km from Fort portal town, on Kamwenge road. You will find the road signs reading Rweteera on the high way at Rweteera trading center. The branch off access point is well signed. From the branch-off point, it about 400 meters on the right, off the Fort portal – Kamwenge road.

In case you need help arranging your stay at this accommodation, please contact us and all will be done by our team in the shortest time possible. We can provide more information, transportation, chimp tracking arrangement or any other activities done in Kibale National Park and Rwetera safari park.