Primate Lodge

Set in the heart of Kibale Forest National Park, Primate Lodge is aptly named. It's surrounded by lush tropical forest that's home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees. Each of the 16 cottages is well appointed and decorated in Africa style, with comfortable queen-size beds, an en suite bathroom, and a large veranda offering views of the forest. Public facilities include a well-stocked bar, open-air restaurant serving international and traditional African dishes, and a lounge area that's an ideal place to relax amid the chattering of red-tailed monkeys in the canopy above. The lodge is powered by solar electricity, and some cottages have backup generators to charge cameras and phones. Devices can also be charged in the bar or restaurant. The lodge's location is also ideal—access to the chimp trek is just down the road.