There are just eight self-contained cottages available, built from stone and thatch and offering large and airy rooms, spacious en-suite bathrooms and a private veranda with a view of the mountain or lake. And the best bit? Everything is solar powered - the lodge is lit by candlelight and hurricane lamps to ensure you get the full benefit of retreating to the middle of the African bush. Make the most of this great base for trips into the Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking adventures, visit a nearby tea plantation, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary home to monkeys and mammals or hike to the stunning Mahoma Waterfall.