Found at the northern end of the Albertine rift
valley is Uganda’s oldest and largest conservation area famous for its Murchison falls only
other park in Uganda with the Rothschild giraffe apart from Kidepo has hosted
notable aristocrats like Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway.
The park boasts of numerous accommodation options both within and around it
catering for all categories of visitors.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Paraa safari lodge established in 1954 is located on the northern bank
of the Victoria Nile. The lodge rooms include 42 standard rooms, 10 deluxe
rooms with air conditioning, 2 suites, a Queen’s cottage and the latest
addition of3 safari tents all these have balconies and bath rooms. The safari
décor is reminiscent of the early explorer days of big Names such as Sir Samuel
Baker and wife Florence with present day modern amenities such as swimming
pool, massage palour, gift shop, and business center with Wi-Fi
Chobe safari lodge located in the north east of the park is Uganda‘s first five
star safari lodge with its breath taking panoramic views, coupled with the
sound of the river Nile rapids. Built in 1950 but due to decades of instability
and insecurity in the region was abandoned to ruins, the now restored and refurbished lodge has 36 guest rooms,21 luxury tents, 4 suites
and a presidential cottage. Other star attractions is the 3-tier swimming pool,
spa and gym, facilities for conferences, gift shop and business center with
Wi-Fi
Red chili rest camp located on the southern bank of the Victoria Nile
is the best and low cost budget option
for those on budget or shoe-string travel the Rest camp has 3 twin rooms, 2
family cottages these with own toilet and shower,7 rooms with shared toilet and
bathroom, safari tents and camp ground. With its location you have less than
five minute drive to the ferry point and boats, great food and fully stocked
bar.
Other
lodges in and round the Murchison falls national park include:
Fort Murchison Lodge, BwanaTembo Lodge, Pakuba Lodge
,Murchison River lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Budongo Eco-Lodge, Nile Safari Camp, Kabalega Lodge, Baker Lodge, Yebo camp.
The true African wilderness located in the karamoja region of northern Uganda is the most isolated wilderness of all national
parks however boosts of big numbers of game. The park has limited accommodation
options.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Apoka lodge
run under the brand wild places Africa is the only lodge in the park, with ten
wood and canvas suites, indoor and outdoor bathrooms, with balconies is open
year round. The Apoka lodge overlooks the Narus river valley in the southern
part of the park with an amazing view of the water holes letting you enjoy game viewing from the comfort of your room, in addition to the large main
lodge with sitting room, bar and dining area,
and a rock swimming pool.
Apoka rest camp and Bush camps,
popular budget and shoe string places
which are run by the Uganda wildlife authority, the other only alternative in
the park , the rest camp
has rooms with toilet and shower and those without ,furthermore one has to
carry along food and other supplies for the accommodation is self catering.
Other
lodges round the Kidepo national park include:
The largest volcanic base in the world located on
the Uganda-Kenya boarder is also the oldest and largest solitary volcanic mountain in east Africa. The extinct volcano is one of Uganda’s oldest physical features, first erupting around 20 million years ago. With various
activities to do here, Sipi falls hike is most popular. Accommodation in the
park is in the forest cottage/Bandas in the Kapkwai forest exploration center.
The forest cottages and four wooden Bandas have warm and cold showers and
fitted with light.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Sipi river lodge located close to one of the fall and a river flowing
on the property bring one closer to nature, the lodge offers a fully furnished
luxury cottage, double bandas and bunkhouse for accommodation, there is also a
library for the resident guest to relax in, the food from the farmhouse
restaurant is worth a mention and drinks range from it well stocked bar just
adds on to the much desired visitor comfort.
Sipi
falls resort is set in lush green surroundings,
provides a perfect back drop to Uganda most romantic and beautiful waterfalls. The lodge with thatched
cottages overlooking the mesmerizing falls and karamoja plains has five grass thatched bandas in additional to camping ground, a bar
and restaurant, for those on a day visit to the falls picnic facilities are
available.
Lacam lodge
is located on the slopes of Mount Elgon,
perched on a cliff adjacent to the Sipi falls is also well known for the best
abseiling, rock climbing. The lodge has accommodation for all budgets that
includes en-suite double rooms and bunk rooms, a restaurant serving three
course menu and well stocked bar.
Lake
Mburo national park;
It is the smallest Savannah national park close to Kampala, conveniently close to the highway
connecting the capital city to the western side of the country, The Park has a
varied choice of accommodation both within and around it catering for all
categories of visitors.
The
most popular safari lodges include
Mihingo lodge
set overlooking Lake Mburo national park and on top of large kopje, this
peaceful luxury retreat features 10 individual rooms built on wooden platforms.
These luxury tented rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, with the most
amazing views, in additions to this the lodge has a fully stocked bar,
restaurant, swimming pool and massage service, for whatever deficiencies the rooms and hill top view
compensates for this.
Eagle nest
located
a short distance from the park gate the pitched on top of one of the Sanga gate
hill is the latest addition to the
nature lodges properties, accommodation at the lodge consists of 12 safari tents with verandas overlooking Lake
Mburo National Park. Each room has two separate beds, with bathroom and toilet,
the bathrooms offer the real African bush experience.
Rwonyo rest camp located at Rwonyo park headquarters is the cheapest
budget option for those on budget or shoe-string travel, consisting of double
and single bandas, a 4 bed family banda all serviced by and prepared for
visitors, the toilets and showers are shared, meals are available on order
another option is the lake side restaurant with full time service.
Mantana
tented camp, Arcadia cottages, Rwakobo rock, and Lake Mburo safari lodge
Found on most southerly tip of Uganda along the Uganda
boarder with Congo and Rwanda, at
an altitude 2,227 meters and 4127 meters high, the park was created to protect
the rare mountain gorillas and the endangered golden monkeys in its dense
forests. Due to the ecology of the park
the accommodation is located outside the park.
The
most popular lodges include;
Mount Gahinga lodge located on the slopes of the Mghinga
volcano one of the series of Virunga volcanoes is a good base from which to see
the gorillas and hike. The main building features a rustic living space with a
warm central fire that offers the ideal environment for relaxing at the end of
the day, with the terrace outside and a spacious sun room adjoining the living
area completing the peaceful and open style. Each of the bandas has been thoroughly
renovated to offer unparalleled luxury in the region. Each room has a fireplace
and an en-suite bathroom with showers and flush toilet. 9 stone
guest bandas with papyrus roofs, 2 doubles, 6 twins, 1 single, Rooms have 240v lighting and a private veranda and Wi-Fi available in the main lodge building.
Amjamberelwacu camp located adjacent to the park boundary is the
cheapest budget option for those on budget or shoe-string travel, the camp has
2 simple banda, 2 dormitory rooms with bunk beds and camping ground. The camp
site has a gazebo dining area combining both bar and restaurant, the camp is a
good base from which to start tracking gorillas and hiking the volcanoes.
Kisoro Travelers’ Rest hotel, Kisoro tourist hotel, Bam rest house, Virunga guest house and camp site
Bwindi
impenetrable national park;
Home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas and a
UNESCO designated world heritage site found in south western Uganda on the edge
of the rift valley. The gorilla tracking locations of Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga
and Ruhija are all well serviced by all ranges of accommodation options.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
BUHOMA-Sanctuary gorilla forest camp located in the Bwindi national
park, it’s 8 large tents with en suites bath rooms with bathtub that look
straight out into the jungle canopy and indoor shower, the only concessionaire
luxury camp within the park makes’ it a perfect base to begin gorilla tracking
and also due to its location in the rain forest it’s unusual for the gorillas to
come in the camp.
Buhoma lodge
the
lodge is located on the edge of Bwindi forest, has 8 comfortable chalets with
en suite bathrooms with own private veranda and enormous windows, giving one a
spectacular view of the forest canopy, redone and refurbished from the old
lodge an elevated lounge area is complete with cosy bar and dining facility, In
addition to these there is a gift shop and massage therapy.
Buhoma community rest camp right at the entrance of the park
is where you find the rest camp this community based enterprise fully run by
the Bwindi community. The camp site offers 6 well furnished and self contained
safari tents,2 self contained cottages,5 non self contained twin cottage
bandas, 6 dormitory beds and a camp site, the cheapest budget option for those
on budget or shoe-string travel, is less than five minute drive to the starting
point, has great food and fully stocked
bar.
Other lodges round the Buhoma include:
Lake Kitandara
Bwindi lodge, Silverback safari lodge, Volcanoes safaris Bwindi lodge, Engage lodge,
Gorilla resort, Mahogany springs camp, Bwindi guest house and Bwindi view banda
Nkuringo-Clouds mountain Gorilla lodge set
on the Nteko ridge in a walking distance from the park office from where the
tracking starts on the edge of the Bwindi impenetrable forest, from the lodge
you can enjoy the view of the three Virunga volcanoes. Clouds lodge has private, stone cottages with fire places;
library and sheltered verandas to allow one enjoy a nice view of the forest
canopy and the volcanoes. The lodge was built with the aim of protecting the mountain gorilla habitat and as a direct benefit to the Nkuringo community.
Nkuringo
gorilla camp located close to the home of the
Nkuringo group of mountain gorillas on the Nteko ridge, overlooking forest and
the kashasha river valley below, the camp has 2 cottages with en suite
bathrooms with a new one nearing completion, 5 budget rooms with shared toilet
and bathroom facilities and camping ground, bar and restaurant, they also run the
Nkuringo walking safari.
Other
lodges round the Nkuringo include:
Rushaga-Gorilla safari lodge an ideal location for those tracking the
Nshongi gorilla group, the lodge has 8 en-suite spacious luxurious units with
individual verandas allowing a nice view of the forest, the main lodge has a
restaurant ,bar, lounge and campfire.
Gorilla valley lodge the Lodge
consists of 12 en-suite rooms, built on a steep slope, ensuring the best views
on Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. All rooms have a private terrace from where to
experience the splendor of the forest. Tastefully decorated and equipped with
solar water heaters and comfortable beds, bar and restaurant.
Other
lodges around Rushaga include:
Ruhija-Ruhija gorilla safari lodge located
in the heart of the jungle of Bwindi, the lodge has carefully designed
rooms to blend the natural environment which provides luxury and hospitality.
the Lodge offers superb chalet accommodation, fine dining, an abundance of
indoor and outdoor activities, a well stocked bar, Wine Cellar, Free Wi-Fi
Internet Connection, DSTV, Hair dryer, Gift Shop with the Best Unique Gifts,
Tea and Coffee making Facilities, traditional entertainment, a mini library
with magazines and books about the beautiful continent of Africa. This lodge is
a unique luxury hotel and the finest choice for both upper class and medium
class.Rihija gorilla mist camp the lodge is a five minute drive to the park office where gorilla trekking starts, home to the Oruzogo, Bitukura and Kyaguliro gorilla, privately operated and locally owned Accommodation includes tents and room, The tents are well equipped with comfortable beds and furniture, bathrooms are fitted with hot/cold showers and bath tubs, available is a bar and restaurant.
Other lodges round the Ruhija include:
Broadbill gorilla camp, Ruhija gorilla friends resort campsite, Gift of Nature lodge, Cuckooland gorilla lodge, Bakiga lodge, Trekker stavern cottages.
A medley of wonders, the park is arguably the most
popular tourist destination in the country and the Ishasha plains whose fig
trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob. The park
accommodation options exceed any other park in country both within and around
it, catering for all categories of visitors.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Mweya safari lodge, located on the Mweya peninsula is one of the most
luxurious lodge in the queen Elizabeth national park. Accommodation comprises
of various cottages, suites and deluxe rooms .the lodge is famed for its fine
dining in the kazinga restaurant, has an swimming pool overlooking the kazinga channel, health club, business center and gift shop.
Bush lodge
The lodge consists of 12 self
contained units, spaciously placed between the indigenous bushes. The rooms are
built on a raised wooden platform and made from a fine combination of canvas
and local materials. Huge mosquito netted windows allow a 180 degree view and
ensures a close to nature experience. Each room has a private terrace
overlooking the seasonal Kamera River. The rooms contain an eco toilet and an
outside shower where 2 shower heads allow couples to take their starlit shower
together. Bush Lodges offers a budget friendly option in the form of
non-self-contained tents. Our lazy camping consists of a basic camping tent
furnished with 2 single beds and a solar lantern. The tents are placed under a
grass thatched roof and are spread over our campsite. As the tents share a
communal ablution block and as the site is often frequented by wildlife our
security staff will escort you to and from your tent and Restaurant and bar in
the main lodge.
Katara lodge
is
located just outside the eastern side of the queen Elizabeth National Park, set on the edge
of the hills overlooking the open Savannah. Katara Lodge accommodates guests in
5 spacious thatched cottages.
Ishasha wilderness camp “this
is one of the best real Africa camps in Uganda’’ the
camp is reputed as an exclusive tented camp in a remote location. The camp is
set on the banks of the Ntungwe river, with 10 large tented rooms with own
toilet and shower, a veranda, a large open air lounge and dining area with a
full view of the river and the surrounding area
Other
lodges in and round the queen Elizabeth falls national park include:
Ihamba safari lodge, Samba safari camp, Buffalo safari lodge, Mweya hostel,
Kyamburagame lodge, Kyamburagorge lodge, Kingfisher safari lodge, Jacana safari lodge and At the river camp.
The legendary mountains of the moon found in western
Uganda, with its six distinct mountain peaks all bear permanent snow and
glacier, these surprisingly lies along the equator line and are a world class
hiking hiking and mountaineering destination. A park from the different camp on the hiking
route it has accommodation around it catering for all categories of visitors.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Equator
snow lodge at the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon Lodge is the newest lodge in the Geo Lodges Uganda portfolio
which opened in December 2012.
Set at the Gateway to the Rwenzori Mountain National Park, the lodge is built using the roundest stones from
the river Mubuku.
Ruboni community camp “a refreshing retreat to nature that
makes you feel more like a member of the community than a tourist’’. This
community camp is located adjacent to the park gate making it ideal for anyone
destined for a hiking expedition. For those on budget or shoes string travel it
is the most ideal option, the accommodation includes bandas with a bathroom,
furnished safari tents and camp ground
in addition to the bar and restaurant. The camp helps in supporting
environmental conservation and rural community development around the Rwenzori.
Other
lodges around the Rwenzori mountains national park include:
Trekker’s hostel,
Rwenzori mountains safari lodge, Ruboni turaco view camp and Kasese town offers varied choice for all categories of travelers.
Just 90km from Fort portal town is the Semuliki national
park dominated by the easternmost extension of the great Ituri forest of the Congo
basin one of Africa’s most ancient and bio-diverse forests and Home to the
popular Sempaya hot springs. The park however has limited accommodation options both within
and around it, although the few available caters for all categories of
visitors.
The
most popular safari lodges include;
Semliki safari lodge found in the Semuliki valley has 8
en-suite tents, library, living room and dining, swimming pool with a thatched
lounge, serves exquisite cuisines, a selection of world class wines and
whiskeys, has masseuse service for the much deserved toning. Guests to the
lodge have the whole valley to themselves to a maximum of 16 guests keeping it
intimate and private. Open years round guests can enjoy guided walks, hikes,game drives night or day, track or habituate chimpanzees, visit the Batwa
pygmy tribe, visit waterfalls, fish or enjoy a boat ride on Lake Albert.
Other
lodges around and with in Semuliki national park include:
Kirimia guest house, National Park Bandas and campsite, Sempaya rest camp
The primate capital of the world with 13 primate
species including the chimpanzee its major star attraction, surrounded by a
network of crater lakes which are prime location for a number of lodges.
The most popular safari lodges include;
Primate
Lodge kibale the lodge is located at kanyanchu the
tourism office of the park, with 8 luxury safari tents and 7 forest cottages
all en-suite with private verandas overlooking the forest. There is also a sky
tree house for the most adventurous and camp site with facilities a well
stocked bar and restaurant serving both local and international dishes. It
location is an ideal base for those doing any forest activity such as chimpanzee tracking.
Kibale forest camp
consists of 10 African safari style
tents, comfortably furnished with twin or double beds. Each unit has its own
private en suite bathroom with an eco friendly toilet, a dressing room and a
bush shower, in addition to the main accommodation there a more budget option
in the form of non-self-contained tents, the lazy camping consists of a basic
camping tent furnished with 2 single beds and a solar lantern. No need to bring
your own linen as all bedding and towels are provided. The tents share a
communal ablution blocks with hot showers and flushing toilet and campsite is
also serviced by 2 hot showers and 2 flushing toilets.
Chimpanzee forest guest house is located on park boundaries
perched on top of the hill overlooking the forest surrounded by well manicured
tea estate this serenity is very refreshing to a weary traveler, the extensive
grass lawn in the fore ground of the lodge is beautifully done. The lodge has 4
double cottages with en suite bathrooms, 3 room in the main house with share
facilities, a well facilitated camp site, bar and restaurant.
Other
lodges around and within Kibale National Park include:
