UGANDA HOTELS AND LODGES

Hotels & Lodges In Uganda 
 
Uganda offers a broad range of accommodation options. The Hotels, lodges and camps are specifically located to give the best access to gorilla treks and other wildlife game, some of which provide as close as it’s possible to get to a zero-footprint stay. Kampala Uganda`s Capital City also now boasts a choice of hotels, from the generic Sheraton to more distinctive luxury boutiques and 5 star hotels just outside the city in and around Wakiso, Mukono and Entebbe towns.

Hotels and Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Lodge

Located in south-western Uganda, just outside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Lodge is a great value eco-lodge situated within trekking distance of the park’s 4 gorilla families.

With a thatch and stone build, Bwindi Lodge consists of a main lodge and 8 sleeping bandas. The main area includes a bar, lounge, dining area, small library and an extensive lookout veranda. Open sided, furnished with comfortable armchairs, low tables, and lightweight, locally made chairs, the lodge is characterised by polished wooden floors, white walls, open beams and decorated with bright colours, throws and well chosen local artefacts.

FOOD AND SERVICE

Guests repeatedly mention the service, which is a delight, while the food is considered great – although those with special dietary requirements would do well to let the lodge know well ahead of time. Vegetarians are advised to eat Ugandan, as it’s delicious and what the kitchen knows best.

ACCOMMODATION

With peaked thatch roofs and spacious interiors, the sleeping rooms are marked by the same flooring, walls and by ceilings clad in a matting that helps regulate both day and night temperatures. Each room of Bwindi Lodge possesses a double or twin bed, room to change in and a separate bathroom.

 

The furniture – side tables, canvas camping chairs, locally made loungers – is simple, practical and attractive. Solar powered storm lanterns provide the lighting and the bathroom includes a sink, shower and toilet. Please be advised that all facilities are environmentally friendly. There is no running water, which is instead brought to the bandas from the main lodge. Free, fast Wi-Fi is also available across the lodge.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Bwindi Lodge include gorilla tracking, guided walks, bird watching, cultural visits and a tour of the Diane Fossey Karisoke Centre.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Located in Southern Uganda, in Bwindi National Park, Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge, it has quickly garnered a reputation for providing a service that is caring, innovative and far-sighted.
Clouds is a large stone constructed Lodge situated on Nketo Ridge. Surrounded by miles upon miles of afro-montane forest, the views are incredible.

 

The main lodge consists of a reception, lounge (which has Wi-Fi access), dining area and balcony. It is a modern lodge but with a country house feel to it, the shared areas are both spacious and comfortable. The windows  are multi-pained and large enough to allow for a great deal of natural light to make it a great view. French doors open out onto the balcony, the furniture is creamy, sumptuous, low, warm and comfortable, the walls are white and adorned with paintings commissioned from Ugandan artists. The overall feel, with only the giant rafters overhead, is one great space.

FOOD AND SERVICE

The cuisine is international and is known throughout Uganda for providing the highest standards of service.

ACCOMMODATION

There are 8 en-suite cottages at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge 2 of which have 2 bedrooms and would suit families or small groups. As with the main lodge, the cottages are beautifully positioned, and, in some of the rooms, the large double beds literally look out over the forested slopes.

 

The bathrooms double basins, European-style fittings and simple lines are both functional and tasteful. The furniture is well-chosen, and the headboards are beautiful heavy pieces of reclaimed wood. While not luxurious, the rooms are lovely, and go some way towards setting a new benchmark standard in the area.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge include gorilla trekking, forest walks, bird watching and cultural visits. The local community is an important stakeholder in both the lodge and the forest, and through the Nkuringo Community Development Foundation, has led the way in making the tracking of the Nkuringa gorillas an enriching experience.

Gorilla Forest Camp

Located in south-western Uganda, and the only camp situated inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Gorilla Forest Camp is an eco-luxury lodge designed to leave as little carbon foot print as possible.

It has a wood, thatch and canvas build, and consists of a main lodge and 8 sleeping tents. The shared areas include a bar, lounge, dining area, veranda, shop and fire pit. The main lodge itself is largely an open plan, and is characterized by low surrounding walls, a peaked roof and a range of comfortable lightweight seating's.

 

Lit at night by hurricane lamps, guests usually sit around a fire with their hosts and plan the next day’s events. There is internet access in the main lodge, Occasionally, gorillas move through the camp which is a rare treat.

FOOD AND SERVICE

The food is unfailingly complimentary, and the service is good, relaxed and attentive.

ACCOMMODATION

Raised on wooden platforms, spacious, airy and beautifully designed, the sleeping tents possess a double or twin bed, a well furnished veranda, plenty of room to change in and a separate bathroom. The bathroom contains a sink, flush toilet, shower and a standalone bath.

 

With polished wooden floors, various mod-cons and well chosen and locally sourced tables and seats, the look and feel of the rooms is clean, homely and welcoming, Mosquito nets are not provided.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Gorilla Forest Camp include gorilla tracking, guided forest walks, bird walks, sundowners and a spa. there is also a Bakiga community walk including the Bwindi community hospital, an established philanthropy project, and visiting the Batwa Pygmy people which is a unique tribal and cultural experience.

Hotels and Lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park

located in Ishasha, the much less busy southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha Wilderness Camp is exactly what it claims to be: a bona fide eco-luxury bush camp.

Situated in riverine woodlands, overlooking the Ntungwe River, Ishasha is a canvas, wood and thatch build (with stone foundations), and consists of a main camp and 10 sleeping rooms. The shared area includes a lounge, bar, veranda, dining area and library.

 

Once a reasonably simple mess tent, it’s now an all bells open sided affair, raised, thatched and characterised by sisal matting, chunky seating, local weaved artifacts, a cavernous sealing and a selection of found wood tables. Easily large enough to accommodate the camps’ full complement of guests, comfortable and beautifully positioned, it’s an ideal spot though perhaps slightly too big for one to meet, view the river, eat and relax. The camp’s free Wi-Fi service is also located here.

FOOD AND SERVICE

At Ishasha special diets are easily catered for, as are particular wildlife interests, and meals can be taken inside, out, communally or in the privacy of one’s tent. Food is as locally sourced as humanly possible, emphasis is placed on organic, sustainable chow, the menu is both European and Ugandan in essence, with traditional fare complimenting dishes from around the world.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Ishasha Wilderness Camp include wildlife drives, camp based walks, bird watching and cultural excursions.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

It is located in the eastern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, at the Volcanoes Safaris stable with the Rwenzori Mountains in view, Kyambura Gorge Lodge is fast becoming one of Uganda’s finest luxury lodges.

Essentially a mountain lodge, its relatively in a low lying position no guarantee against chilly nights, Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a wood, stone, corrugated iron and thatch build consisting of a main lodge and 6 sleeping rooms.

 

The main lodge includes a lounge, dining area, bar, extensive decking and pool. Beautifully converted, its colonial form wonderfully utilised, the old store forms the hull of the main lodge. The lounge and dining room are characterised by white and blue walls, tiled and wooden floors, plenty of space, great square windows and one or two stunning pieces of art.

Different types of chairs circle the main dining table, a huge found wood sculpture hangs from the ceiling, and the mix of eco-minimalist wood features and crazy paving make for a delightful contrast.

FOOD AND SERVICE

The food is delicious and plentiful, while the staff are very friendly and accommodating.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Kyambura Gorge Lodge are centred round a resident cartload of chimpanzees. Other activities include boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, visiting the Blue Lake and Maramagambo Bat Cave, cultural visits, spa treatment and bird watching.

Mweya Safari Lodge 

Located in western Uganda, in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and set on a ridge overlooking Lake Edward and Kasinga Channel, Mweya Safari Lodge / Hotel is known for its setting, its scope and its wildlife.

Mweya is more of a hotel than a boutique lodge, and will appeal to travelers whose needs include all the amenities found in hotels like television, internet facilities, and meeting rooms. The forecourt is dominated by a huge elephant sculpture, and the main lodge has peaked thatch roofs, polished floors, African patterning is of a mixed material construct, and consists of reception, a bar, lounge, restaurant and souvenir shop.

FOOD AND SERVICE

On the whole, feedback has been consistently good with regards to the service, and the food at Mweya Lodge is varied, excellent and beautifully presented.

ACTIVITIES

Activities at Mweya Lodge include boat trips, wildlife drives, bush walks and bird watching.

 

Hotels and Lodges in Murchison Falls National Park

Located in the Murchison Falls National Park, this Five Star lodge is undoubtedly the gem in Uganda's crown of tourism destinations. The breathtaking panoramic views, coupled with the sounds of the River Nile's magnificent rapids, sets the scene for an adventure that will impress even the most discerning of visitors.

Chobe Safari Lodge offers a unique opportunity to sample the wildlife, birds, flora and fauna; all in an area of the park that has yet to be discovered. This area of Murchison Falls National Park is ideal for fishing, and will revive this newly refurbished lodge to become one of the best fishing destinations in Africa.

Accommodation

Chobe Safari Lodge features 36 elegant guest rooms, 21 luxury tents, 4 suites and a Presidential Cottage. The River Nile is the main focus from an architect’s perspective, and so all the rooms and luxury tents have balconies and terraces facing the magnificent sweeping views.
The choice of accommodation at the lodge varies.

Activities

The wildlife biodiversity in Murchison Falls National Park contains the most astonishing number of species 76 types of mammals and 451 different birds. The River Nile, on its journey from Murchison Falls, attracts a whole host of different wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos and water birds. Other animals include lion, warthogs, buffalo, rare aquatic sitatunga antelope, giant forest hog, Uganda kob, topi, water-buck, elephant and leopard. Mammal species - 76, Bird species - 451. The national park plays host to many unique attractions and adventures.