Are you planning your safari in Uganda? Wondering where to stay? Ultimate safaris in Uganda come with exceptional safari lodges and accommodation facilities for visitor stay in the destination! With wide range of accommodations in most of the national parks in Uganda, visitors on their African safari in this country have more options choose from.
Because Uganda safaris are largely conducted in the parks and other tourism areas, below are some of the safari lodges and accommodation facilities for you to stay in.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
If you are traveling for gorilla trekking or any activity in this park you can stay in either luxury or budget safari lodge which include the following;
Luxury safari lodges include the following
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is an up market facility in Northern part of the park-Buhoma area, and it comes with elevated lounge area, solar power, bar, fire place, mosquito proof rooms, gravity fed water supply, dining facilities, Wi-Fi, recharging facilities with UK square 3 pin plugs 240v in the central area.
Chameleon Hill Lodge
Chameleon Hill Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Mutanda offering views of the Lake and the Virunga Mountains as well as the Bwindi National Park. For tourists tracking gorillas in the southern sector-Rushaga and Nkuringo this is the best place for you. It comes with 10 private cottages with distinct colors that feature the background. Its restaurant takes 20 people, five twin rooms.
Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge
This lodge is situated in Nkuringo sector and stands at 2000 meters above sea level. It faces the 8 Virunga Mountains when you are within Bwindi National Park and also comes with eight cottages, lounge, bar, restaurant, reading room and many more.
Gorilla Forest Camp
Gorilla Forest Camp is situated in Buhoma sector to the north of Bwindi where the treks starts from just at the entrance of the park. It features eight chalets which comprises of adequate space, two queen sized beds, comfortable warm beds and huge bath hub overlooking the park. It has the lounge, camp fire place, dining area with silver service, small spa and bar.
Gorilla Safari Lodge
This features eight cottages offering en suite with hot and cold running water along the flush toilets, solar lights, fire place and private veranda, restaurant, bar and many others.
Mahogany Springs Camp
This features super and presidential suites with twin, double and triple, luxurious double doors and windows, private terrace overlooking its surrounding, advanced mosquito net;
Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge
This lodge is located in the north and comes with 8 bandas and stunning views of the forest canopy and has private terrace and en suite bathrooms.
Budget safari lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
For budget travelers, they can stay in;
Broadbill Forest Camp
This lodge is situated within Ruhija area, east of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and ideal for visitors who wish to track gorilla groups like the Oruzogo, Kyaguriro and Bitukura. It has four tents with self contained wash rooms and offers twin, double and single bed arrangement, bar and restaurant.
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
It comes with six en suite safari tents, 3 en suite cottages, six bed dormitory, two non self contained twin cottage bandas and campsite.
Other budget lodges in Bwindi National Park include Bwindi View Bandas, Gift of Nature Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Nshongi Gorilla Resort, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, and Eco Safari Camp.
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for more information on where to stay in the park.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
The notable safari lodges in Mgahinga National Park include;
Mount Gahinga Lodge (Luxury)
Mount Gahinga Lodge lies at the Mgahinga National Park entrance offering an ideal ground for you to track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys and also engage in breathtaking volcano hiking. It features open fireplace, bar, restaurant, Laundry service, outdoor sitting space for birders and wild plants, solar power and sun room overlooking the volcanoes.
Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp (Budget)
This camp is situated near Mgahinga National Park entrance and it is about 12 kilometers from Kisoro district and 505 kilometers from Kampala. It offers stunning views of the 8 Virunga Massifs especially the Gahinga, Sabyinyo and Muhabura. It features five bandas at the camp and two of them are dormitories.
Mucha Hotel Kisoro (Mid range)
This is situated on the banks of River Mucha with amazing views of the banana trees and other flora. It is six kilometers from Kisoro town and spectacular views of volcanoes and River Mucha. It features 10 en suite bed rooms, with single, double and twin bed. It has restaurant, bar, garden area, lounge and may other facilities.
Visit Mgahinga National Park for more information on where to stay.
Where to stay in Kidepo Valley National Park
The notable safari lodges for visitor stay in Kidepo Valley National Park include; Apoka Safari Lodge (Luxury) which features as the best safari lodge in Kidepo National Park and Uganda at large, Apoka Rest Camp, this comes with 16 self contained chalets, 14 bandas with two beds, Nga’ Moru Wilderness Camp this is situated at the border of Kidepo National Park.
Murchison Falls National Park
The park is known for wildlife game safaris. This park features as the largest in the entire Uganda and the notable safari lodges for you to spend night over include;
Nile Safari Lodge (Luxury)
This lodge is situated in the southern part of the park and comes with 10 private chalets offering occupancy of about 20 people.
Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)
It is positioned on the banks of the River Nile, Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. It offers comfort, relaxation, quality and adventure with each room giving that privacy any traveler deserves with private balcony and en-suit wash room. There are about 54 rooms in this lodge that range from standard, queen’s cottage, the suites and safari tents.
Baker’s Lodge (Luxury)
This is a newly established luxury facility in the park which comes with spectacular views of the Mighty River Nile on the southern part. It was named after Sir Samuel Baker famous English explorer who discovered the Murchison falls.
Chobe Safari Lodge (Up-market)
The lodge is situated in the northern bank of River Nile and it is a 4 star lodge offering over 36 guest rooms, 21 luxurious tents, and four suites together with a presidential cottage.
Murchison River Lodge
Murchison River Lodge (Mid range) is situated in the southern bank of the mighty River Nile.
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp (Mid range)
This is owned by an Italian family that came to Uganda in 1986. It is located about 10 kilometers from the Tangi to the Murchison Falls National Park.
Fort Murchison (Mid range)
It is positioned on the bank of Albertine Nile to the North of Murchison Falls National Park and this is perfect for mid range visitors or budget travelers. It is close to Aswa Lolim game reserve
Sambiya River Lodge (Mid range)
The lodge is situated about 20 minutes’ drive to the top of the Murchison Falls. It comes with 26 double rooms crafted as individuals and family thatched cottages with en-suite and fans.
Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid range)
This lodging facility is located in the northern part of the Murchison Falls National Park and ideal for mid ranger or budget travelers. It is strategically located as it comes with spectacular views of various wildlife species.
Red Chilli Rest Camp is found on the southern side of the park and very near to Paraa jetty where the ferry crossing to the northern side and the departure point for boat cruises both upstream and downstream the River Nile.
The Heritage Safari Lodge which is found outside the northern boundary of Murchison Falls National Park near Tangi gate offering comfortable and pocket friendly accommodation. This comes with the local Acholi cultural architecture and the cottages are step thatched. It offers views of the vast savanna towards the shores of the Albert Nile
Bomu Women Group Bandas (Budget), if you are a budget traveler this is the ideal place for you. These bandas are located about 13 miles from Masindi town along the southern border of Murchison Falls National Park near Kichumbanyobo gate.
Lake Mburo National Park
Mantana Tented Camp (Luxury)
This is an up market accommodation in Lake Mburo National Park and it is situated on Rwamahungu hill at the border of the park. It offers nine tents with wooden platforms, dressing room, private veranda, double or twin bed rooms, hot water, en suite bush shower and toilet, solar, bedding and linen while the camp facilities include bar, lush sitting room and dinning area
Mihingo Safari Lodge (Up-market)
This is found on the southern boundary of Lake Mburo National Park. It is situated on rock kopje and overlooking the vast savanna grassland of the park. It comes in 12 luxury tented rooms that are crafted to provide visitors privacy and conducive atmosphere. Its tent comes with en suite bathrooms, cold and hot running water, flushing toilets and showers.
Arcadia Cottages Mburo (Mid range
This lodge offers mid range or budget travelers to Lake Mburo National Park. It lies around the tropical garden near Lake Mburo shores and about 2 kilometers from the Rwonyo park headquarters. It comes with 8 self contained cottages with restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi, lush gardens, open fire pit and valley ball coat.
Mburo Safari Lodge (Mid range)
This is another exceptional mid range accommodation facility at the border of Lake Mburo National Park that comes with ten luxury cottages, one honey moon cottage, two family cottage and space for camping.
Rwakobo Rock (Mid range)
This is found on granite rock outside Lake Mburo National Park offering mid range accommodation for mid range travelers on safari in Uganda. It is situated one kilometer from Nshara gate, offering thatched cottages with solar lights, flush toilets, solar heated showers and filtered drinking water.
Eagle’s Nest Mburo (Budget)
For visitors who desire budget accommodations Eagle’s Nest Mburo should be a must for you to stay in. Each of safari tents offers private verandah that overlooks Lake Mburo National Park. There are 12 safari tents with private veranda overlooking the park the Lake Mburo National Park with each room fearing 2 distinct beds and décor.
Rwonyo Rest Camp (Budget)
This is situated to Rwonyo Tourist Centre just within Lake Mburo National Park. The camp is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority and comes with bandas and tented rooms.
Conservation Education Centre (Sanga)-Budget
This is situated at the boundaries of Lake Mburo National Park about one kilometer from the Sanga gate. This is best for students and researchers but also good for workshops, seminars, community meetings with capacity of about 40.
Semuliki National Park
The notable safari lodges for visitor stay in Semuliki National Park include;
Semuliki Safari Lodge, Ntoroko Game Lodge (Luxury) and this is situated on the shores of Lake Albert to the west of Uganda. Kirimia Guesthouse (Budget), this is a budget facility about 100 meters from the Kirimia trail head. It offers a chance for visitors to sight birds, black and white colobus monkeys, and chimpanzees.
National Park Bandas and campsite
This also features the Uganda Wildlife Authority bandas and campsite at Bumaga that is nearly 2 and half kilometers from the Sempaya the starting station for a range of explorations into the Semuliki National Park.
Kibale Forest National Park
While on safari in Kibale National Park, you can spend a night at the following safari lodges;
Primate Lodge (Luxury)
This is situated near Kanyanchu visitor center for Kibale National Park. It is located inside the park and features the best place for primate walks.
Ndali Lodge (Up market)
This is a five hours’ drive from Kampala and after 300 kilometers to Fort Portal, the guests follow other 11 kilometers towards Kibale National Park. You turn to your right at Kisisi and drive for 12 kilometers to the junction with Ndali Lodge sign post to the left.
Kyaninga Lodge (Luxury)
This Lodge is situated in the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains on the rim of Lake Kyaninga which is one of the spectacular Craters Lakes in the area.
Crater Safari Lodge (Luxury)
This is situated at the boundary of Kibale National Park where chimpanzee adventures are carried out. It lies on the rim of Nyinabulitwa Crater Lake providing spectacular scenic views to tourists.
Papaya Lake Lodge (Luxury)
This lodge is situated about 350 kilometers from the city center on the boundary of Kibale National Park in the Ndali Kasenda Crater Field. It lies within a 20 extinct volcanic crater fields which offer range of Lakes with rare shapes, colors and size. The lodge also allows visitors to catch a glimpse of the Rwenzori Mountains of Moon.
Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Mid range)
For visitors looking for the best mid range lodges to stay in Kibale National Park, Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse should be your choice. It lies along the Kamwenge road, 23 kilometers from Fort Portal town in stunning Isunga tea plantation on high elevation offering spectacular views of the Kibale jungle.
Chimps Nest (Mid range)
This is situated at the boundary of the park and offers stunning views of the forest and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Kibale Forest Camp (Mid range)
This features about 10 safari tents and lies within the stunning forest and mainly ideal for the budget travelers.
There are other places for you to stay while in Fort Portal and they include the Mountains of the Moon Hotel (Mid range), Rwenzori View Guesthouse (Budget) and Nyinabulitwa Country Resort and Safari Camp (Budget).
Mount Elgon National Park
While on Uganda safari to Mount Elgon National Park, you can choose to stay in;
Masha Hotel (Mid range)
This is situated in Kapchorwa side about one kilometer from Kapchorwa town to the Sipi area. It has 23 rooms both single and double.
Noah’s Ark Hotel (Mid range)
This is found on Mount Elgon slopes and offers al types of accommodation right from Luxury tom mid range. It has 3 branches with the capacity of over 100 people.
The Sipi Falls Resort (Mid range)
For adventure safaris to Sipi area, this is the best place for you to stay. It is situated about 100 meters from Mbale-Kapchorwa.
Kapkwai Forest Cottages (Budget)
This lodge is located about 2050 meters at the entrance of the Mount Elgon National Park and it is mainly used as a student center.
Rose’s Last Chance (Budget)
This is strategically located near Mount Elgon National Park information center at 1250 meters above sea level.
In Mbale town, you can spend a night at Mbale Resort Hotel (Luxury). Other accommodation facilities include the Moses Campsite (Budget) and Suam Guesthouse (Budget).
Queen Elizabeth National Park
While on safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, visitors can stay in;
Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), this offers bed rooms and swimming pool, Jacana Safari Lodge which offers luxurious lodging services, Kitandara Hippo Hill Camp and it is built within the buffer zone of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha Wilderness Camp which is situated in the southern area of the park, Mweya Hostel for basic travelers, Ihamba Safari Lodge which comes with stones and thatched cottages, Kingfisher Lodge Kicwamba it is a temperate lodge in the park and Simba Safari Camp for budget travelers on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
For adventure traveler on safari to Rwenzori National Park, they can stay in;
Tours Holiday Inn (Ibanda) which takes about 40 visitors and it comes with self contained rooms and extension structure; Ruboni Community Camp which features as the oldest facility in Nyakalengija and it next to the Rwenzori Park gate, Equator Snow Lodge, Mihunga Safari Lodge which comes with 5 self contained wooden cottages, The Rwenzori Turaco View Campsite-this comes with bar, restaurant, 3 rooms in bandas and the campsite.
In conclusion, when it comes to lodging and accommodation facilities in Uganda, visitors have not to worry about where to stay while on their safaris. There are many safari lodges in and around most of the protected areas where safaris in Uganda are largely conducted. They range from budget, midrange to luxury and you won’t fail to make a choice.