Papaya Lodge

Hotel · Kibale National Park, Uganda

PlnrScore 49

Best time: Jan, Feb, Jul
Suggested stay: 2-3 nights
Health: Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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Papaya Lodge is a hotel near Kibale National Park.

Why stay at Papaya Lodge

54 mammal species recorded nearby

Rooms & inclusions

Activities: Spa
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Library

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

1,234

Species

Mammals

284

Birds

Most observed

Chimpanzee382 sightings
Red-tailed Monkey207 sightings
Olive Baboon195 sightings
Mantled Guereza163 sightings
Ashy Red Colobus157 sightings
Great Blue Turaco144 sightings
Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey142 sightings
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill101 sightings
Uganda blue-headed tree agama70 sightings
African Pied Wagtail59 sightings

Best time to stay at Papaya Lodge

Best months:

January

February

July

Jan

Great21°C35mm

Feb

Great22°C27mm

Mar

Good22°C127mm

Apr

Fair21°C161mm

May

Good21°C118mm

Jun

Great21°C46mm

Jul

Great21°C42mm

Aug

Great21°C93mm

Sep

Fair20°C158mm

Oct

Fair20°C169mm

Nov

Fair19°C203mm

Dec

Great20°C86mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Fort Portal Airport (HUFP)

34 km from the park

International airport

Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

230 km from the park

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Contact Papaya Lodge

Phone: +256 (0) 793 388 277
Email: [email protected]
Website: papayalakelodge.com

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Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo