Month: November 2023

Entebbe Forest Lodge is one of the accommodation facilities that can’t go unnoticed when it comes to Luxury and Eco-friendly accommodation in Uganda.

The elegant Forest Lodge, comfortably set right on the shore of Lake Victoria with the perfect opportunity of connecting to the airport and Kampala approximately 15 kilometers & 25 kilometers respectively. The interior, inclusive of the cabins, is designed to pay homage to the country’s royalty in addition to overlooking spectacular vistas over Lake Victoria.

NOVAM Limited, having operated ultra-luxury Safari Lodges in Uganda for a decade decided to venture in the raw Uganda accommodation and Entebbe Forest Lodge was officially opened to visitors on the 1^st of March 2023 hence adding to the list of existing Lodges offering Luxury around Entebbe.

Staying at Entebbe Forest Lodge is a celebration of life in this beautiful eco-lodge and makes it possible for travelers to embrace a nourishing Earth-to-Plate food experience while taking part in different lodge experiences such as birding, kayaking, pedal boat, nature Walk, Chimp Tour and Sundowner among others.

The Cabins at Entebbe Forest Lodge

Besides the 6 stunning Forest cabins that blend perfectly into the surrounding forest, it also features a wine cellar where guests can relax with a glass of wine while taking in views of the forest and listening to the sounds of chirping birds, a beautiful restaurant, a spa that offers soothing massage treatments after your flight leg.

Conservation and Comfort

The Lodge is designed, constructed and operated in a way that reduces its negative impact on the sensitive surroundings as much as possible. Our designs, materials, ventilation strategy, waste water and electricity were carefully decided in respect to sustainability. Staying at Entebbe Forest Lodge is truly a life changing experience and not only to the guests 80% of the lodge’s employees come from the surrounding communities and most ingredients and supplies are locally sourced. This has contributed to improving the lives of dozens of local families.

 

Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort has arguably the most comfortable, remarkable views and unmatched customer service while getting immersed in Kibale Forest National Park’s the primate capital of the world. The Resort offers one of the best luxury experiences in Kibale Forest National Park.

A newly Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort is Uganda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco-sensitive safari resort, nested at the edge of Africa’s Most wild primate immersive experience- Kibale National Park where one can enjoy an extraordinary tree top view of the park with spectacular view of Lake Kyabikere where to enjoy and discover the extraordinary chimpanzee conservation.

Few safari resorts in Uganda can be as captivating and worth calling “home away from home” as Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort hence the reason it is number one for most travelers who are seeking chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.

Sixteen opulent en-suite forest villas maximize comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Uganda. The Resort’s villas are beautiful, and dotted on the showers of Lake Kyabikere that are marked by stunning sceneries.

This stupendous resort provides total seclusion and a chance to experience a real African wilderness experience verdant rolling hills, and the jaw-dropping snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains (nicknamed the mountains of the moon).

Tabebuia Safari Resort is a haven for travelers who wish to trek the Ngogo chimpanzee community and spend time with the isolated chimpanzee communities living in the underground rainforest of Kibale Forest.

Facilities and services at Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort

This stupendous resort features a Spa, which was newly opened in 2023 to provide different kinds of massage treatments that include the African Rungu, deep tissue and Swedish massages and the good news is that guests are entitled to 30-minute complimentary massage per stay. This is an ideal welcome for guests to this beautiful luxurious resort as a way of loosening up bodies after chimpanzee trekking or guided walks.

After your long day for chimpanzee trekking, you can cool-off at the infinity swimming pool that overlooks Lake Kyabikere, and tree tops of Kibale forest. There is also an option of enjoying cocktails while taking in the picturesque views of the lake, and Kibale National Park. Guests can take advantage of the pool bar to quench their thirst while relaxing at the wooden sun decks.

Guests at Tabebuia Resort enjoy private butler/or concierge services, laundry services and house drinks at the fully-stocked bar/lounge area. Delicious meals are enjoyed at the spacious restaurant.

No one can describe the service, the beauty, and the scenery at the resort until you experience and see it with your own eyes.

Ngogo Chimpanzee is the largest community of chimpanzees in the world, with more than 180 individuals in a single society deep in the Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda.

The Ngogo Chimpanzee community found in Kibale National Park in southwestern Uganda, and is the second largest remaining forest in Ugandan with the largest remaining population of chimpanzees in the country.

Kibale National Park contains the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda. It’s one of the largest in East Africa, making it one of the few remaining strongholds for chimpanzees in the wild.

The world’s largest known chimpanzee community- Ngogo chimpanzees have been featured in several wildlife documentaries, including Netflix’s Chimp Empire series (2023), the award-winning Rise of the Warrior Apes (2017), and Disney’s Chimpanzee (2012).

Trekking the chimpanzee community is a tough and challenging experience. Usually takes a full day but it’s worth the experience. It’s recommended for the researcher, film maker, documentarian and traveler who are seeking a tough experience.

The research has shown that the female chimpanzees from Ngogo community in Kibale National Park, go through menopause. So far, post-reproductive life spans have been documented only in humans and a few species of toothed whales.

Females in other chimpanzee communities rarely live past age 50, but 16 females in Ngogo have survived past this age. The study suggests favourable living conditions at Ngogo may have contributed, such as availability of food and fewer external threats such as disease or predators.

The conservation at Ngogo Chimpanzee Community.

In an effort to protect the chimpanzees and other animals in Kibale National Park from illegal hunting, the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project employs eight teams of local people, who patrol the park for snares and signs of poaching activity. We work closely with local Uganda Wildlife Authority law enforcement officers, to whom we turn in confiscated snares and GPS coordinates when we encounter signs of poaching activity. Our snare removal teams currently patrol nearly the entirety of Kibale National Park.

Your own chimpanzee trekking adventure is just a click away. Contacts us today to start planning your incredible experience in Ngogo chimpanzee community in Kibale forest national park

Rwanda announced visa free travel for all Africans, becoming the fourth African country to remove travel restrictions for Africans. Other countries that have waived visas to African nationals are Gambia, Benin and Seychelles.

During the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council that held in Rwanda on 1^st -3^rd November 2023, President Paul Kagame said “Any African, can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and they will not pay a thing to enter our country”

Such a measure aimed at boosting free movement of people and trade to rival Europe’s Schengen zone and promoting tourism among Africans. President Paul Kagame made the announcement in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, where he pitched the potential of Africa as “a unified tourism destination” for a continent that still relies on 60% of its tourists from outside Africa, according to data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

All travelers out of Africa are eligible for visa on arrival with a passport with a minimum of six months validity with at least one empty page.

Rwanda is a fantastic destination in Africa! If you love adventure and nature, you will surely enjoy exploring this beautiful country, full of parks. Still, the rich culture and welcoming people are a plus in the experience.

With only three National Parks, one would assume that there is not much to do in Rwanda but you will be amazed by the mind-blowing experiences offered by these few Protected Areas. Gorilla trekkers and those interested in learning about mountain gorilla conservation history can’t afford to miss Volcanoes National Park, primate lovers interested in meeting face to face with our closest relatives in the animal kingdom visit Nyungwe Forest National Park while big game lovers head to Akagera National Park.

Is it safe to explore Rwanda?

With a visa free to Rwanda policy the question of safety follows, and this is one of the frequently-asked among Travelers to Rwanda on Rwanda travel advice. What you might need to know (or already know) is that the land of a thousand hills is one of the safest safari destinations on the African Continent. However, there are some isolated cases of crimes such as petty theft or carjacking which you can prevent by avoiding isolated places, walking at night and displaying valuables in public. Also, you should always be aware of your surroundings.

Plan early for your Rwanda safari for a visa free to Rwanda travel

Planning for your safari also involves undertaking research of the top destinations you hope to visit, the activities you want to do in the listed places, the foods you hope to taste and where to stay during your adventure. You will go ahead to buy an updated guidebook for a stress-free and unforgettable Rwanda safari.

Additionally, you will need a comprehensive safari itinerary for Rwanda indicating the places to visit and when to visit them.