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Turaco Treetops is Kibale Forest’ newest semi-luxe lodge. We have created a warm-hearted atmosphere and offer our guests a unique experience in the forest with stunning views over the snow capped Rwenzori Mountains. Turaco Treetops is the place to go on a chimpanzee trekking, explore nature, share tasty meals, enjoy our fire place, take a dip in our pool and enjoy a hot shower and comfortable bed
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Nestled in Kibale National Park, Turaco Treetops is lauded for its exceptional service and ideal location for chimp tracking. The hotel's serene atmosphere and forest-embedded setting, complete with spacious and stylish rooms, receive consistent praise from travelers.
While a few guests mention hot water issues, the blend of luxurious accommodations amid natural beauty makes it a popular retreat. Its cleanliness and large balconies offering scenic views also stand out as highlights for many visitors.
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Picturesque
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Spacious
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Spotless
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Attentive
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Relaxing
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My rating is more like 4.5 than 5, they can get to 5 easily i believe, we will get to that later. we stayed in Turaco for 2 nights, we travelled as a family, we are a family of 6. Turaco is in Kibale Forest, you feel you are in nature, well you are! the rooms are scattered in the forest, we were staying in room 7, a bit far from the restaurant, quite a walk up to the restaurant reception area. the place itself is magical, the area is cold. customer care in the place is top notch, the managers and employees are so good, so helpful, were always asking us about our day, talking with the kids, smiling, made sure that we had a wonderful stay, that was a very added value to the place. Kids friendly environment: a play room, a pool, then an area with chimney where there are board games, and an area with a swing and a small zipline. the kids enjoyed their time! Food: really really good! from breakfast to diner, the food is really nice. they even offered us to pack our lunch when we were leaving, very good customer care again! the room was beautiful, big enough, 2 big beds and 1 single bed were available, plus a small terrace with a nice sitting area, if fit us all perfectly. the small details that made me reduce the rating from 5 to 4.5 ( to 4 stars in this case): small things in the room or toilets can be added, example there is no shampoo but only shower gel, no glass next to the sink to put out tooth brushes and toiletries, on the first day when we wanted to shower there was no hot water, so i had to walk all the way up to explain for them to send a technician to fix it ( he came directly and fix a new battery for the solar in less than 1 minute), no internet in the rooms and internet in the reception area/restaurant is also not stable at all ( i know it is not their problem due to the location) and finally i suggest someone to always accompany the guests to their room after dinner, or to offer to every guest this option, at night walking all the way down was making us a bit worried to be honest, what if an animal jumped, a bat... All in all, very good experience and a very good place
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Jan 2, 2021
Dear Barrak, thank you so much for your elaborate review, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! And, we're also very grateful for your tips to improve the Turaco- experience, definitely things to take on board, thanks! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021! - the Turaco Treetops team
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My room #2 was close to the bar/restaurant but was very private with a super view over the jungle. A pity it was too cloudy to see the Rwenzori. Lovely food. I had long chats with the friendly manager. The staff were very attentive both at meals and in general. When I arrived back at the lodge after a chimpanzee trek having had a chimpanzee passing overhead poo on my back, Gracie immediately said she would wash my shirt and it arrived back dried and folded by the end of the afternoon. Much appreciated. I would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:low numbers are closer to the bar/restaurant
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Response from TuracoTreetops_Lotte, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Mar 10, 2020
Thank you David! It was our pleasure having you as our guest and we're happy to hear you have enjoyed your stay.
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My husband & I had a wonderful 2 night stay at Turaco Treetops. The lodge and rooms were much more luxurious and secluded than we anticipated. The cottages are large and of a solid structure giving it more of a refined feel. The bedding is plush, good quality mosquito netting, huge private patio, plentiful complimentary water, hot showers as they have their own propane system, good lighting and laundry service for a minimal fee. The view is absolutely incredible from all areas over the forest with the mountains in the distance. Management and staff were very welcoming and extremely attentive. The food was spectacular and the kitchen was able to accommodate my no lactose dietary restriction. The main lodge has some cozy lounge areas with a fireplace, games, books, Wi-Fi and of course the view. There is a pool however we didn’t use. The location is also close to the Kibale park entrance (around 10 minutes) which makes it an easy drive in the morning for chimpanzee trekking. It’s also very close to the local community if interested in any community walks and activities. The lodge exceeded our expectations and feel it was more in line with Western 5 star standards than other accommodations. Thank you to the staff for making our stay memorable and comfortable!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Eigenaar at Turaco Treetops
Responded Oct 4, 2022
These are the reviews we love to read! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the TripAdvisor community. It was our pleasure hosting you in the forest.
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Of our 9 nights in Uganda this place was definitely top of the list. Set in the middle of the rain forest the accommodation is stunning.Rooms are very large with fab decor & views into the forest including a large balcony. The night time sounds of birds monkeys chimps amongst others is not to be missed. Food choices were super with nice wine selection , international cuisine with a Uganda twist - with excellent service. We didn't use the pool but it looked great, we had 20 items of clothes washed for 3 of us and it was great to get everything back clean halfway through the trip. At very reasonable prices. This place is luxury and I would love to go back some day to stay a bit longer !! please you must stay here if visiting the area for trekking chimps in Kibale
Gerard Dublin Ireland
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Responded Sep 23, 2021
Dear Gerard, thank you for staying with us and for sharing your TOPS experience here. Welcome back anytime in the forest!
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I was traveling with family and friends and the staff at turaco gave us a very warm welcome with fruit juice and a very helpful briefing about the are in wich the lodge is located. The food is very good and enough to get you satisfied. there is a playground were kids can spend most of the day having fun and there is a pool were you can hang out at and swim.The rooms are nice and spacious with very cosy and comfortable beds, and a decent bathroom. You can only access WIFI from the lounge wich was not the strongest but enough to browse the internet. Unfortunately most of the time past at the place was full of rainy and cloudy weather but it never bothered us too much because they quickly provided us with a room where there were lots of board games and a cosy fire to keep you warm while watching a movie. The only thing that i think should have been thought diffrently was the distance of the rooms. The rooms were very distant from the main lobby so it was hard to move back and forth but atleast each room had its peace and quiet and a lovely view of kibale forest. Other than that it was a great stay and we will for sure come back!!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:I advise you to not get the rooms 7 or 8 because it is quite a long walk to your room
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Aug 20, 2020
Thanks for your review, let us order sun for your next visit 😉
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We stayed 4 nights with family and friends in this beautiful new lodge. IF. you love nature, being woken up by birds chirping (turacos and others), stunning forest views and you are in need of a quiet getaway to relax then this is the place for you. A beautiful place, perfect location and well managed. WiFi is only available in the main lounge which I found also nice, it obliges you to rest and appreciate nature more and whenever in the room. Swimming pool is available and was always clean, a play ground for kids with a small zip line is also there for those more adventurous. The staffs were very friendly and available: they always responded well to requests. Bar is appropriately stocked and drinks were always available and cold. The lodge offers free water to keep rehydrating. Restaurant was ok, w ehad no complaints. NB don't order for a Negroni cocktail you will get something really weird tasting of coconut (maybe that cocktail should be called something else)... For the rest all good. I was pleased and all the guests with me were all satisfied (we booked the whole lodge). We had a brief 1 hour trek in the Forest in front of the lodge (not yet Kibale Forest but part of it) with a lodge guide, which was very nice saw a great variety of trees, monkeys and birds including the beautiful blue Turaco. We also did notice forest elephant poo and tracks but did not encounter any ;-) I definitely reccomend Turaco Treetops, I will be back: a nice discovery and a perfect getaway from the chaotic Kampala City.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Aug 31, 2020
Dear Samuele, thank you a lot for your elaborate and positive review, much appreciated. It was great hosting you and your group! We are looking forward to welcome you again and can warmly recommend our signature Turaco Sunshine cocktail or the Chimp Island if you're up for something stronger... ;-)
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Turaca Treetops was an incredible destination to unwind and celebrate 12 years of marriage. The rooms were outstanding with high-pressure and hot showers. The meal choices were delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and tranquil. The staff even made us a personalized cake to celebrate our anniversary. It was such a nice personalized touch.
We enjoyed walking in the Kibale Forest on the premises and being lazy at the pool and around the fireplace. They have a nice selection of board games and a small library to choose from with comfortable furniture for lounging. The location of the rooms gives you privacy if you so choose. The layout of the restaurant / lounge / play area is inviting if you want to socialize with other guests or enjoy the company of your family. WiFi is only available in the lounge, but there was a great space for me to work for several hours one afternoon.
We went without our children but plan to return with them because of the availability of a shallow pool for kids and a deeper end for adults. The kid's play room with toys and books is a perk as well.
This place is a must visit when traveling to Kibale or Fort Portal.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip:Room 1 is closest to the lounge/restaurant. Room 7 requires the longest walk through the forest.
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Aug 16, 2020
Dear Michael, it was great having you as our guests, thank you for staying with us and your great review. Much appreciated! We look forward to welcoming your whole family a next time :-)
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I instantly loved that the rooms had a very open feel that seemed to bring the surrounding rainforest inside. With large glass windows, and a comfortable lounge couch on our private balcony, we truly felt like we were in the jungle.! Within minutes of checking into our room, I spotted a Great Blue Turaco in a tree just off our balcony. I was excited to see that this lodge runs on solar energy and takes initiative to reduce plastic waste created from single use water bottles by providing glass bottles of drinking water that can be easily refilled. I thoroughly enjoyed every meal and wished we had a longer stay at this lodge. The common spaces were cozy, welcoming, and providing space to either socialize as a group or find solitude, depending on what you were looking for. I particularly enjoyed sitting on one of the comfortable couches and unwinding from a day of trekking while listening to the light sounds of the rainforest paired with the crackling fire and soft music in the lodge. Both the staff and the owners were friendly and accommodating. I would gladly stay here again and recommend this lodge to other travellers!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Eigenaar at Turaco Treetops
Responded Mar 22, 2022
Dear Kaitlyn, thank you for sharing your jungle experience with the world. Would be lovely to welcome you another time!
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Our rooms were well placed in the forest, but not too far to walk with a pram and tiny baby. Parents and baby in one room, myself in the adjoining room, which worked well. Our balconies would have been separate, but the wooden screen separating the two, was opened into a shared outdoor space. Rooms were nicely appointed, furnished and decorated, and the main lodge was comfortable and beautiful, all with great views of the forest with the mountains of the DRC in the distance. Loved the pool and the food was delicious - excellent breakfast and a main evening meal not leaving much room for lunch!
I enjoyed seeing the monkeys around in the trees - but not pestering guests. Also the birdlife was good all around the Lodge environs.
Staff were all very helpful, and Connie, the Manager was very informative. The lodge was extremely well sited for visits to the Kibale National Park and the chimp trekking - and for bird life the swamp area.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:Cottages are located going down a steepish hill - so ask for a closer one for any special...
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Nov 25, 2021
Dear Yvonne, thank you for your review. It's wonderful to hear you had a great time at Turaco Treetops and have indulged in everything we have to offer. We're also pleased to hear that the (optional) sharing balcony of our new standard rooms worked out well for your group and you were able to share your nature experience. Thank you, and please know the team is always happy to welcome you another time!
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As you weave through Kibale Forest, look out for a sign around Nkingo trading centre. As you turn onto the dirt road your adventure begins, watch out for cyclists along the track as you start to leave society and enter tranquility.
You'll be greeted at reception next to the car park with a juice and if you're lucky you'll also be greeted by thousands of butterflies who sit along the paths and around the swimming pool.
Check into your cottage and have a shower (do it straight away, it's one of the best showers you'll ever have). The cottages are well designed and built with a homey and very private feel, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy being close to nature in complete peace.
There are kikois provided by the pool, no need to bring a towel and there is a shallow area for less confident swimmers.
As you go to the main lodge for dinner you'll be treated to delicious food and if you head upstairs you might be lucky enough to get a sunset view of Mount Stanley.
Don't miss a stay at this place if you find yourself in Western Uganda, very good value for money in a special setting.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip:No preference on rooms, all the ones I've stayed in have been perfect.
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Response from Lotte van Vliet, Owner at Turaco Treetops
Responded Aug 16, 2020
Thank you for this elaborate description of your experience at Turaco Treetops! Don't hesitate to come again!
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There are more places to choose from in the Kibale National Park area.
LOCATION
UgandaWestern RegionKibale National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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