Western Region Accommodation
Kyaninga Lodge
Near: Western region. Fort Portal (20 mins), Kibale national park (1 hour), Semliki national park ( 1.5 hours).
Room types: 9 spacious, en-suite cottages of which 2 are family cottages.
Tags: Western region, Kibale, Semliki, Chimpanzees, Bird watching, Luxury, Swimming pool,
This luxury lodge is one of our favourite properties. Established by a British master carpenter and his Ugandan wife, it was constructed with the help of local people. Private cottages sit on the rim of a crater lake with views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Each cottage is spacious, with an outside deck and provides every comfort as well as special touches like a bathtub with a view. The bar and restaurant offer delicious meals made with fresh, homegrown produce and a wide range of drinks, all served by attentive staff in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. The lodge has a lovely spa overlooking the lake, a range of gentle sports and walks and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area. Consider staying for a few days – this is about as magical as it gets.
Facilities/activities: helipad, spa, gardens, tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, swimming pool or lake swim, walks from 1.5 hours to full-day with optional picnic (crater rim, forest, village or rift valley), traditional dance group, visit Kyaninga projects: Child Development Centre, dairy, furniture making, wheelchair manufacture, forest foundation.
Nearby: chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, 9-hole/18-tee golf course, botanical gardens, Muhoma waterfalls.
Near: Western region. Fort Portal (20 mins), Kibale national park (30 mins),
Room types: 8 bungalows and 2 large family cottages with a total of 12 double rooms. Various configurations possible. Separate campsite.
Tags: Western region, Kibale, Chimpanzees, Bird watching, Swimming pool, Mid-range, Farm,
Kluges Guest Farm
A stay at Kluge’s is like visiting family friends. It has a wonderfully friendly atmosphere like a family home, plenty of space to relax or explore, home-grown and home-cooked food and a roaring fire in the evening around which you can chat and enjoy a few drinks.
Run by a German/Ugandan couple, this well-established property, in a picturesque farm setting, is great for getting away from it all and experiencing Ugandan village life. The nearby wetlands and natural forest offer opportunities for walking and spotting birds and monkeys and the well-stocked gardens boast a vast array of trees and flowers.
The self-contained cottages provide simple, clean and comfortable accommodation with views of the Rwenzori Mountains. They also use solar power – just one of the eco-credentials at Kluge’s. Staff are professional, friendly and helpful.
Facilities/activities: swimming pool with separate kids pool, extensive gardens, kitchen garden and spice garden, camp fire, bird watching, various farm and nature walks. Very family-friendly.
Nearby: chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, 9-hole/18-tee golf course, botanical gardens, visit to women basket weavers and honey producers cooperative.
WESTERN REGION
Kibale Forest national park
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
This small, charming guest house was originally the plantation manager’s home and is surrounded by beautifully maintained, mature gardens which are great for birding. The hilltop location affords remarkable views in all directions, including the tea plantations, volcanic crater lakes and Kibale Forest. It has a lovely atmosphere, helpful staff and offers good food and clean, simple, comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The chimp tracking starting point and Bigodi swamp are just a short drive away.
Kibale Guest Cottages
This friendly establishment is locally owned and serves tasty local food. The comfortable guest cottages are nestled in attractive gardens bordered by the forest. The location is both beautiful and convenient as the chimp tracking starting point and Bigodi swamp, excellent for spotting birds of Uganda, are nearby.
Papaya Lake Lodge
You can expect high end luxury at this enchanting lodge, located on the edge of a crater lake with magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains. It is beautifully run by a welcoming Polish couple who strive to make your stay perfect; the atmosphere is tranquil and the service is impeccable. The lodge has lots of personality and thoughtful attention to detail and the food is fresh and delicious. Spacious cottages offer privacy and comfort and there is a hilltop swimming pool with 360⁰ views. Birds and primates visit the lodge and it is well located for chimp tracking, birding and hiking activities. A fantastic place to stay and an excellent yoga retreat.
Crater safari Lodge
Located on the banks of the Nyinabulitwa Crater lake, Crater Safari Lodge has breath-taking views and 9 spacious cottages with en suite facilities. There is also a swimming pool. It is a just short trek from the lush, tropical Kibale Forest National Park which offers outstanding opportunities to observe the unique Uganda wildlife. The lake has one friendly solitary hippo and you can spot the Giant Kingfisher here.
Ndali Lodge
Ndali lodge, located next to Kibale National Park provides a perfect base from which to visit some of the region’s most popular attractions. This high-end luxury hotel is located in the famous home of the largest concentration of chimpanzees in Africa. There are also a variety of other primates, birds, butterflies and mammals. The cottages feature polished-wood floors and plenty of natural light each with a private verandah and large windows, giving spectacular views of the forest. It has a private porch with a large swimming pool and a spa. The lodge provides local guides for walks around the 1000-acre farm and the Ndali Vanilla processing plant, a perfect place for bird watching. The lodge is close by the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation project. A fantastic place to stay and an outstanding service.
Turaco Treetops
This semi luxury lodge provides a warm-hearted atmosphere for guests looking at exploring the Kibale Forest region. Stunning views of the sun setting behind Mt Stanley, one of the highest points of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains can be enjoyed in the comfort of the elevated visitor’s lounge. Each of the 8 African-feel built cottages is uniquely situated secluded in the jungle to bring the guest closer to the natural tropical rain forest. As your kids are enjoying the lodges playground or the in and outdoor activities including the swimming pool, relax on your balcony as you are entertained by primates and enjoying melodies from some of the 375 bird species that are found here.
Primate Lodge Park entrance fees apply.
Situated in the heart Kibale Forest, next to the starting point for Chimpanzee Tracking and the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, this secluded eco-lodge is perfect for discovering primates as the forest is home to over 13 different species as well as other mammals, reptiles, butterflies and birds of Uganda. There are 9 luxury cottages with glass fronted viewing areas, and 7 traditional thatched cottages, all with en suite facilities. Good food is served in the dining area and complementary room service is also available.
WESTERN REGION
Queen Elizabeth national park
Mazike Lodge
Adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park – home to a host of other Uganda wildlife – this small, intimate lodge has amazing views and is perfectly located for game drives. The staff are welcoming and obliging and tasty food is available. The 8 well-appointed, airy cottages boast very comfortable beds and lots of privacy, so you can unwind and relax in peace. They are built from locally available materials, with banana fibre or papyrus rooves to keep them cool and there is a small swimming pool which is most welcome as this area can get very hot!
Park View Safari Lodge
On the outskirts of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this large, locally owned Ugandan style property has spectacular views over the park and of the Rift Valley at an affordable price and is ideally located for Uganda wildlife excursions and game drives. There is a generous sized pool and lush, tropical gardens where you can spot various African bird and butterfly species. The grass thatched cottages are comfortable and roomy yet intimate, with en-suite bathrooms.
The Bush Lodge
The Bush lodge, built along ecological principles has 12 self-contained bandas spaciously placed in the indigenous bush designed and spaced in such a way to maximize privacy and enhance the safari aspect of the lodge. The rooms are built on a raised wooden platform and made from a fine combination of canvas and local materials, with huge mosquito netted windows and each room having a private terrace overlooking the seasonal Kamera river. All the bandas have an en suite bathroom with running water for your hand-basin, a flushing toilet and an outside shower with hot water. The lodge is surrounded by Queen Elizabeth National Park and bordering the Kazinga channel. Animals literary roam in and out the camp and sounds of hippo’s complement the star-lit dinners as staff offer friendly service and excellent food. The Bush Lodge is your excellent budget choice!
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Located in Queen Elizabeth National Park near River Ntungwe, this is a small eco-friendly lodge, entirely made with local materials and African art, with its raised en-suite wooden deck cottages, spacious rooms and bathroom, all finished with canvas. The restaurant offers international standard menu and dining area. The lodge offers guided walks through the forest along the river and through local farms to Kameme village where they support a private primary parent’s school.
Mweya Safari Lodge Park entrance fees apply.
Mweya Safari Lodge sits in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park overlooking Kazinga Channel. You are surrounded by Uganda wildlife and can hear them and watch them as they come down to the Channel to drink in the evening or even roaming around the lodge grounds. It’s full of character with a relaxed ambience and a range of comfortable cottages and luxurious tented rooms are available. There is good pool area with a bar, a huge variety of great food is on offer in the dining room and veranda and the staff are friendly and helpful. The lodge is near to the starting point for the boat trip on Kazinga Channel.
Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge Park entrance fees apply.
Situated on the shores of Lake George, this mid-range lodge has 10 Cottage and a family cottage each containing full en suite-cottage facilities with spacious rooms offering privacy and comfort, the showers have large glass windows offering a beautiful view of the breathtaking Lake George. Staff provide a welcoming ambiance and friendly customer service that is carefully rendered to their esteemed guests and visitors. The lodge is conveniently situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park with diverse ecosystems including sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes offering the classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp Park entrance fees apply.
Situated next to the Ntungwe River, the ten spacious, canvas-tented rooms have a private verandah overlooking the river. The lodge is comfortably equipped with large mosquito-netted beds, all rooms are en suite with hot ‘bush’ showers, running water for hand basins and a flushing ‘eco-friendly’ toilet. The lodge is accessible to disabled guests. Guests can explore the camp on foot in search of the Narina Trogon and Black Bee eaters, two of the camp’s rarer bird species and also enjoy hot air balloon rides. The Ishasha Community Projects are committed to conserving the bio-diversity of the area by reducing threats to the eco-system through increased economic opportunities, the locally made hand-crafts are available for purchase.
Kyambura George Lodge Park entrance fees apply.
This safari lodge was converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge. The eight unique luxury and stylish bandas have a contemporary theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. These bandas are individually named after the Kyambura Gorge chimpanzees with a large swimming pool and the new spa. Through the Kyambura Gorge Eco-Tourism Community Project that has taken on a series of community activities since 2009, many local people have benefited from these projects.
Enjojo Lodge
This recently built hotel is set amid lush acacia forest bordering Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, a popular Uganda destination. The comfortable, traditionally thatched cottages have outdoor showers, are beautifully constructed by local craftsmen from local materials to blend with the surroundings and are joined by a raised walkway. The thatched restaurant offers homemade food and overlooks a small lake where you spot a variety of bird species. There is also a spacious camping area with great facilities.
WESTERN REGION
Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Gorilla Forest Camp
Prepare yourself for high end, Uganda safari style luxury! Located next to the ancient rainforest, Gorilla Forest Camp will not disappoint. You’ll stay in luxurious tented rooms with a bathroom where you can enjoy a well-earned soak in the tub. There is local evening entertainment around a campfire and a charming restaurant lounge and bar with amazing views of the garden and forest. The food is excellent! Gorilla Forest Camp has an intimate, exclusive atmosphere and the service is impeccable. An ideal base for gorilla tracking; and you may be lucky enough to see a gorilla family visit the camp!
Engagi Lodge
One of our favourite hotels in Uganda! A short distance from the starting point for gorilla tracking in Bwindi, Engagi Lodge offers delightful hospitality, attention to detail and a lovely ambience. The main lodge building overlooks the forest and boasts an outdoor viewing veranda and a dining room where excellent food is served. There is also a cosy lounge with a roaring fire: the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s trek! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Comfortable en suite cottages nestle in the foliage and you may be visited by monkeys!
Travellers Rest
Travellers Rest is part of a chain of hotels in Uganda which offer comfortable, cosy accommodation, good food and good value for money. Situated just outside Kisoro, this is clean, basic hotel is one of Uganda’s oldest and offers views of the Virunga volcanoes and a public lounge with an open fire.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Ichumbi derived from the local Rufumbira dialect meaning ‘a cool, comfortable home’. It has a spectacular view of the park right from your room! It is designed to provide you with high-end comfort and relaxation as you enjoy your gorilla tracking experience and bird watching among other activities. Each clean, comfortable room has a private balcony and a well-stocked minibar! The restaurant serves fresh, tasty meals using ingredients sourced from the local community Ichumbi, your comfort is the ultimate goal.
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is high-end and is situated on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and just a short distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking. It is renowned for the warm welcome and attentive service. The Lodge is eco-friendly and has been constructed using sustainable local materials where possible and uses solar power. The stilted cottages feature polished-wood floors, claw-foot tubs, and plenty of natural light each with a private verandah and large windows, giving spectacular views of the forest canopy. The lodge is accessible to disabled guests. Awaken to chattering forest birds, and the occasional screech of a monkey, you may be lucky enough to spot mountain gorillas in the garden! Enjoy local activities including gorilla tracking, birdwatching walks, forest walks, community walks, visit to the Bwindi Community Hospital which forms part of the social responsibility programme, Batwa Pygmy tribe and learn about their unique culture.
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga lodge is a high-end luxury lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This charming property, inspired by traditional design and building techniques has classic luxury bandas reflecting the aesthetic traditions of the Bafumbira people, with their distinct colours. Each Banda has an en suite luxury shower room, fireplace, private porch with a large swimming pool and a beautiful spa. The lodge, being involved in various community and sustainability activities has built permanent settlement homes for the Gahinga Batwa people. It has further contributed towards the Batwa dance group and the Batwa Vocational Centre which is a hub of educational work in the area.
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Located on the edge of the Forest and set within lush, tranquil gardens with little pathways leading down to the Munyanga river, Mahogany Springs is a short drive from the gorilla trekking base. The impressive main building has stunning views of the forest, a large veranda, a cosy lounge with a roaring fire and a comfortable restaurant where tasty home-grown food is served. You will stay in spacious, well presented thatched cottages with en suite facilities and charming private terraces. Attentive staff provide a friendly, personalised service.
WESTERN REGION
Lake Bunyonyi
Birdnest Resort
Located on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, this large, impressive hotel with a thatched roof has spectacular views of the lake and the terraced hills and generously sized en suite rooms. The restaurant offers a wide range of tasty, fresh food prepared by an experienced chef. Attractions include a large terrace with a fire pit, a chemical-free swimming pool and use of the canoes.
Arcadia Cottages
Set in attractive gardens, the 25 pretty self-contained cottages each boast a private deck and magnificent views of Lake Bunyonyi. Jet skiing, quad biking and boat trips on the lake are available, and you are well placed for bird watching and hiking. Arcadia boasts possibly the best views of Lake Bunyonyi.
WESTERN REGION
Lake Mutanda
Chameleon Hill Lodge
This quirky, cheerful, one-of-a-kind establishment is bursting with colour and character and has outstanding views over Lake Mutanda. You will stay in one of the unique hill top cottages nestled in lush greenery, each one with its own colour scheme and hand-crafted furniture. The tasty food is made with fresh organic produce grown in the lodge’s gardens. There is a well-stocked bar and the lounge area has a fire for colder nights. The lodge makes an ideal base for gorilla and golden monkey tracking and is a must see when you visit Uganda.
Mutanda Lake Resort
This Dutch-owned resort is placed directly on Lake Mutanda peninsula in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains. The mid-range accommodation has good, spacious and comfortable tents raised on wooden platforms with lovely porches, polished wooden floorboards, large private veranda and en-suite bathroom offering you a beautiful view and perfect base for gorilla trackers, lake loungers, volcano hikers and bird lovers as well as those looking for a mystical place in nature. You may decide to explore the lakes many islands in a traditional dug-out canoe or enjoy village walks or visit Garama Cave and meet the indigenous Batwa people. The Lodge has various community project among others a school which supports the
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
A destination of diversity, energy and culture, the Lodge is situated in Kisoro Town. It has 12 beautiful cottages named after gorillas of the nearby Mgahinga National Park and each cottage sits beautifully in the wilderness offering views of the awe-inspiring sunrise and radiant sunset, and the soundtrack of the waves gently lapping on the lodge’s private beach. Enjoy local activities including gorilla tracking in Mgahinga and Bwindi, golden monkey tracking and carryout community and village walk to the Batwa community.
WESTERN REGION
Lake Mburo national park
All of these hotels are proud to have great links to the local community.
Mihingo Lodge
This is high end Uganda safari style luxury at its very best! The family owned eco-friendly lodge overlooks Lake Mburo National Park. The exquisite en suite tented rooms nestle into the landscape and offer privacy and a sense of being at one with nature. Each room is unique and full of character. The personalised service is impeccable. A thatched dining area overlooks the waterhole, so you can watch the wildlife gather as you eat delicious food. Other delights include a stunning infinity pool overlooking the waterhole and the bush baby viewing platform. The lodge works closely with the local community and offer a huge range of activities, including a horse-riding safari. One of our favourite hotels in Uganda!
Rwakobo Rock
This friendly, relaxed family run hotel on the edge of Lake Mburo National Park offers eco-friendly, affordable accommodation and the staff are welcoming and helpful. The 8 comfortable, generously sized thatched cottages with en suite facilities are amply spaced out to provide loads of privacy and excellent views. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, serves delicious home cooked food and you can watch the wildlife, including zebra and impala, roam freely and drink at the nearby waterhole. The hotel offers mountain bike safaris and the unmissable opportunity to learn about the pastoral way of life of the local Bahima people.
Kimbla-Mantana Lake Mburo Camp
Kimbla-Mantana Lake Mburo Camp is situated in the centre of the Lake Mburo National Park and can serve perfectly as your base for treks in the park. The small en-suite lodge has nine spacious eco-friendly and affordable tents with wooden decks and a large bedroom with a hot shower. The large verandahs overlooking the lake and valley are complemented by a luxurious sitting area with the restaurant serving fresh, tasty meals using ingredients sourced from the local community. Enjoy local activities including bush walks, boat trips on the lake and local cultural visits.