The 25 Best Safari Lodges in Uganda

THE 25 BEST SAFARI LODGES IN UGANDA, TOP LUXURY UGANDA SAFARI LODGES & CAMPS

The 25 best Safari lodges in Uganda are the most beautiful luxury places to stay that provide serenity and privacy blended in optimal comfort to every traveler. There are so many Uganda Luxury safari lodges and Camps located in different parts of the country but the ones listed are well known for their best services. Some of these 25 best safari lodges in Uganda are located in national parks while others are situated in the community and towns. For any Uganda safari to be successful visitors need to have maximum comfort and relaxation between the activities and long journeys therefore choosing the best safari lodges for your stay is one of the major determinants of your safari experience. Different lodges are unique in their own way and therefore according to the list below its not that number one is better than the other but we show how each one of them is unique.

1. Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi lodge is one of the best safari lodges in Uganda, run and owned by Volcanoes Safaris, its a fine luxury gorilla safari lodge located in Buhoma sector one of the four sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. Situated close to the starting point of gorilla trekking, Volcanoes Bwindi lodge is the perfect place to stay for an amazing experience in Bwindi.

Bwindi Volcanoes lodge has 9 Bandas all named after the Bwindi famous gorillas and all guests are assigned private butlers. The main building houses a central lounge, dining room and there is free Wi-Fi to keep you connected to the world and charging areas. This Luxury Safari lodge is also close to the famous Bwindi bar that it owns and operates in community. Some mountain gorillas are sometimes seen in the lodge’s gardens and this would give you a great experience if you’re lucky to see them.

2. Mahogany Springs

Located close to Munyaga river in Buhoma sector, Mahogany springs lodge is a luxury safari lodge in Bwindi impenetrable national park that offers maximum privacy and comfort to its visitors. The lodge is built with local materials like banana fibers and wood with a touch of modern fittings to offer the best afro-modern stay.

Mahogany springs offers accommodation in seven thatched cottages with maximum privacy and comfort. The cottages have large windows that open up to the forest and Munyaga river. Visitors enjoy tasty meals from the restaurant prepared by experienced chefs. Sip to any drink of your choice from the impressive wooden bar and relax in the lounge around a fire place especially after mountain gorilla trekking.

3. Apoka Safari Lodge

Situated in Kidepo valley national park the remotest park in Uganda, Apoka Safari lodge is one of the best Safari lodge in Uganda that offers the luxury accommodation experience in the wild. Apoka safari lodge overlooks the Narus valley and many animals graze in this valley especially in the dry season so be sure to catch a glimpse of many animals while at Apoka.

Apoka Safari lodge has 10 spacious rooms with stone bathtubs, large towels, comfortable beddings, sitting area and private verandas. All the rooms were built with attention to detail having natural canvas walls and offering endless views. Take time off the city hustle and enjoy the true safari adventure in the wilderness. Be assured of no regrets at Apoka safari lodge.

4. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge is an eco-lodge found on Nteko ridge in Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park well known for the mountain gorilla trekking. Perched on the edge of Bwindi forest, Bwindi gorilla lodge offers a perfect stay for visitors going for gorilla trekking in the southern sector.

There are 10 luxurious cottages that are spacious and elegant with styled furnishings. The private terraces on the rooms provide amazing views across the Virunga volcanoes. A private villa is available for families or group travelers. Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge is well known for its positive impact on the community around and environment conservation.

5. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Sanctuary gorilla forest camp is a luxury safari Camp and one of the only two nice lodges found within Bwindi impenetrable national park in Buhoma sector. Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxury accommodation place that is perfectly located to give you a true African feel of staying in the wilderness. The main building has a cozy area around a fire place where clients gather to warm themselves after a gorilla trek in Bwindi and discuss about their experience.

The Camp boosts 8 private luxury permanent tents thatched and set on forest slopes with private porches. They are fitted with queen size beds, bath tubs, outdoor baths and a private deck where you can relax and enjoy the forest views. The Safari Camp is sometimes visited by the endangered mountain gorillas and its always an amazing experience watching these great apes feeding close to your tent.

6. Paraa Safari Lodge

Paraa Safari lodge is a luxury safari lodge located in the heart of Murchison falls national park, the northern bank or the Nile river. As one of the best safari lodges in Uganda, Paraa Lodge is well situated overlooking river Nile offering endless views of the Nile and the park. This lodge is one of the oldest lodges in Murchison falls park established in 1954 to offer comfort, relaxation and adventure.

The 54 rooms at Paraa lodge are spacious with en suite bathrooms, private balconies with relaxing chairs, mosquito nets and comfortable beds. The rooms are either single, double, twins, cottages or suites. The lodge’s décor reflects the long gone era of early explorers with a modern touch. There are a number of services like gift shop, swimming pool, business center, restaurant, conference room and an explorers bar. At Paraa visitors enjoy a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure.

7. Chobe Safari Lodge

Chobe Safari lodge is a five-star luxury lodge, located in Murchison falls national park the eastern side and offers a great stay away from the city noise. Chobe safari lodge offers great views of the park and Nile river.

Accommodation at Chobe safari lodge is in 36 elegant guestrooms, 21 luxury tents, 4 suites and a presidential cottage. There are en suite bathrooms, clean bed linen, toiletries and all rooms have private balconies and terraces where visitors chill while enjoying great views of river Nile.

Both international and African dishes are served in the restaurant. Other facilities are bar with soft and hard drinks, 3-tier swimming pool, business center, conference facilities, gift shop and more.

8. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds mountain gorilla lodge is a luxury safari lodge in Nkuringo the southern sector of Bwindi impenetrable national park, a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The luxury Clouds gorilla lodge has its rooms built of local volcanic stone and fitted with stuffed armchairs around a fire place in each room. Rooms offer maximum comfort and guests can relax on the outdoor verandas and enjoy endless views of the treetops, volcanoes and the forest.

This Clouds lodge is well decorated with beautiful arts and paintings with an African theme. Visitors are assigned private butler and housekeeper to take care of their needs. The rooms are spacious with a lounge area and fireplace, beamed ceilings and en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold showers.

9. Kyaninga Lodge

Kyaninga lodge nestled on the edge of an extinct volcanic crater lake close to fort portal and Kibale national park in western Uganda. Kyaninga lodge offers the perfect place for relaxation and peaceful stay during your safari in Uganda. The lodge is just at a walkable distance from lake Kyaninga and visitors may take a nature walk down to the lake and around or relax at their balcony and enjoy the perfect scenery of the lake and mountains beyond.

The beautiful Kyaninga lodge has nine spacious cottages set on raised platforms offering the perfect place for great scenery. Visitors are served their breakfast at their private decks with views of Rwenzori mountains. 3 course meals are served in the restaurant in the main building and all meals are prepared with fresh ingredients grown in the lodges’ garden. Relax at the swimming pool or take a walk within the lodge’s grounds and you might be lucky to spot some primates like monkeys.

10. Mweya Safari Lodge

Mweya Safari lodge is one of the best safari lodges in Uganda located on Mweya peninsular at in the heart of Queen Elizabeth national park.  The Mweya safari lodge is surrounded by the mountains of the moon well known as Rwenzori mountains and close to Kazinga channel that connects the two lakes Edward and George. No matter where your standing at Mweya safari lodge, you will have great views.

The lodge has cottages that suit everyone’s level of comfortability like presidential cottages, queens’ cottage, family cottages, luxury tents and Deluxe rooms. Staying at Mweya safari lodge allows you opportunity to enjoy and take part in all the activities in and around Queen Elizabeth with ease due to its great location. Some activities include boat cruise on Kazinga channel, game drives to see climbing lions, visiting Katwe Salt Lake, birding, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge and at Kalinzu forest and more.

11. Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo lodge is a family owned luxury safari lodge built at the edge of Lake Mburo national park. The Uganda’s smallest park that Hosts zebra, elands, Impala, giraffes and many other animals. Mihingo lodge offers the best place for relaxation, comfort and great experience while on Lake Mburo safari. The lodge sits on a rugged rocky terrain with amazing views of the park and the environment around it.

Mihingo lodge has accommodation in its 12 luxury tented rooms nestled in the bush and built to blend perfectly with the environment. Relax at the endless pool, enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant, sip to a cold drink from bar or chill at the veranda of your room while feeling one with nature. Mihingo lodge offers horseback riding activity in lake Mburo so be sure to participate and get close to animals in the park on the horse’s back rather than the usual game drives.

12. Crater Safari Lodge

Crater safari lodge is a luxury eco lodge situated at a hill overlooking Nyinabulitwa Crater lake which is the second largest crater lake in Uganda. Located about 7 km from Kibale forest national park, Crater safari lodge provides a perfect base to engage in activities in and around this Kibale forest national park like chimpanzee trekking safari, habituation experience and Bigodi nature walks.

This Crater safari lodge has 21 rooms with views of the crater lake. The lodge is the perfect place to base yourself for a true jungle and wilderness experience while on a Ugandan safari. More facilities at the lodge are swimming pool, restaurant and bar, crafts shop, laundry services, camp fires and more.

13. Ndali Lodge

Ndali lodge is located in the Village close to Kibale national park on a rim of an extinct volcano crater lake known as lake Nyinambuga giving it a stunning location with breathtaking views. The lodge is built using local materials like stone, wood and thatches and its solar powered. The lodge’s interiors are thoughtfully furnished using local materials.

Ndali lodge is one of the 25 best safari lodges in Uganda given to the number of tourist who choose to stay in this beautiful remote safari lodge. This lodge is used by tourist who come to do chimpanzee tours in Kibale forest nation park and those interested to explore the crater lakes region. Its about 1 ½  hours drive to Kanyanchu visitors center where chimpanzee trekking tour begins.  A good 4 WD vehicle is recommended as the road get slippery sometimes after rain. This lodge offers luxury accommodation in its 8 en-suite stone cottages that are beautifully furnished. The cottages have cold and hot water running showers, flushing toilets, private balconies and verandas. The restaurant serves tasty meals prepared by great chefs using locally sourced fresh foods.

14. Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha wilderness camp is the only luxury lodge in Ishasha sector set close to Ntungwe river in southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park. The thatched lounge and dining offer comfortable places for relaxation after the day’s safari experiences. Ishasha wilderness camp is a good place to stay while on Ishasha game drive safari where most travellers go to search for tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi national parks.

The camp has 10 spacious canvas tented rooms set next to Ntungwe river which are furnished with en suite hot bush showers, eco-friendly flushing toilets and private verandas overlooking the river. A number of animals can be seen from the camp given its location within the park like elephants drinking water, vervet monkeys, buffaloes and more.

15. Buhoma Lodge

Buhoma lodge is one of the only two lodges located within Bwindi impenetrable forest national park in Buhoma sector. Its located just about  10 minutes walk from Buhoma park headquarters where gorilla trekking starts and about 5 minutes drive from the park main gate. Buhoma lodge has an elevated main area with a lounge, dining area, bar and spa treatment area. Visitors get to relax around a fire place in the cold evenings and chat about the day’s experience in the forest.

This Buhoma lodge offers accommodation in 10 forest chalets with private verandas that offer stunning views of the forest. The cottages have en-suite bathrooms, bathtubs, flushing toilets, comfortable beds and huge windows that open up to the forest. Buhoma lodge was built using local materials and it uses solar power for lighting and charging. The water used is gravity fed and the lodge uses more of natural materials to reduce the bad impact on the environment.

16. Mount Gahinga Lodge

Mount Gahinga lodge is set at the foothills of Virunga volcanoes Uganda side providing the perfect base for Uganda gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park. The lodge has nine comfortable thatched cottages with en-suite bathrooms, flushing toilets, fireplace and private verandas to relax.

Mount Gahinga lodge is built with local materials and in a traditional African style. Though it has been upgraded the true African style has been left unchanged. Services at Gahinga lodge include restaurant, bar, library, free Wi-Fi, charging points and more.

17. Bakers Lodge

Bakers lodge is Located on the southern bank of River Nile in Murchison falls national park, the lodge offers the perfect stay while in Murchison falls national park. Bakers lodge is situated among shady trees close to the Nile river offering great views of the parks animals that graze or relax at the banks of the river.

The 10 cottages at Bakers lodge are set on raised platforms with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets, hot and cold showers with private decks to offer uninterrupted views. The thatched central area has a dining area and lounge all set on raised platforms allowing visitors cool off with the cool breeze from the Nile.

18. Nile Safari Lodge

Nile safari lodge is a luxury lodge located on the southern bank of river Nile in Murchison falls national park Uganda that provides the true feel of Africa’s wild experience. The lodge is one of the oldest newly renovated and currently graded one of the best Safari lodges in Uganda, with 8 spacious wooden chalets well set on the banks of River Nile. Bandas are on wooden platforms with private verandas that have comfortable furniture to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile River.

Chalets have en-suite bathrooms, free standing indoor and outdoor shower, flushing toilets and all room facilities to make your stay enjoyable. The main house has a restaurant, a well-stocked bar and fire place where visitors can chill to warm themselves on cold evenings. Other facilities are swimming pool, laundry services, fitness center, craft shop, sauna, free Wi-Fi, enough parking space and more.

19. Primate Lodge – Kibale

Primate Lodge is located in the heart of Kibale forest national park just 5 minutes walk from Kanyanchu visitors centre in western Uganda, This primate lodge – Kibale offers the perfect base for travellers interested to do chimpanzee trekking tours and habituation experience in the park. The lodge is about 150 meters from the park headquarters surrounded by the lush forest cover giving visitors a great experience of waking up by the beautiful sounds of the birds. The main area has a restaurant serving delicious foods, a bar, a fire place and curio shop.

There are 16 luxury cottages offering a best accommodation in the forest jungle. Come experience the amazing experience in a true African jungle from Primates lodge. The staff offer the warmest service and hospitality making your stay memorable.

20. Papaya Lake Lodge

Papaya lake lodge is a safari lodge close to Kibale forest national park, set between two extinct volcanoes high above two crater lakes, Kifuruka and Lyantonde. There are amazing views of the lakes and Rwenzori mountain range. the lodge is solar powered. Facilities here include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, massage services, laundry and free Wi-Fi.

Accommodation is in the 9 luxury cottages on site that offer maximum comfort and privacy to visitors. One of the nine cottages is a two-villa boasting three bedrooms, a living room with a fire place, bathroom and large terrace. This is good for families. The other eight cottages have two beds, stone decorated bathroom, private veranda with chairs to relax.

21. Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Kyambura gorge lodge is a luxury eco lodge located at the edge of Queen Elizabeth national park overlooking Kyambura gorge. The lodge has 8 unique bandas built to reflect a local building style. The bandas are built with local materials and decorated with unique art sculptures.

Kyambura gorge lodge serves 3 course meals in its dining room and has a bar with both hard and soft drinks. More facilities at the lodge are swimming pool, laundry services, enough parking space, health and fitness center and more.

22. Katara Lodge

Katara lodge is located on a rift valley escarpment at about 15 km from the Katunguru gate of Queen Elizabeth national park which is one of Uganda’s prime safari destinations. Katara lodge is one of the 25 best safari lodges in Uganda, because of its set up. Its a luxury lodge built using local materials and is environment friendly. Solar power is used to light the lodge and warm water in bathrooms which is harvested from the rain.

Katara lodge offers accommodation in eight luxury thatched cottages that are set on a hill overlooking the open savanna and the park. The cottages have wooden floors and canvas that can be folded away for uninterrupted views of the park. The cottages have en-suite luxury bathrooms, enough sleeping and sitting area and private verandas where beds can be wheeled to. Other facilities at Katara are swimming pool, bar, restaurant, camp fire and more.

23. Gorilla Heights Lodge

Gorilla Heights lodge is a luxury accommodation found in Nkuringo sector one of the four gorilla sectors of Bwindi. Gorilla heights lodge sits on the axis of Nkuringo hill offering endless views of the forest and the Virunga volcanoes

There are 15 cottages at Gorilla Heights which have been named depending on the surrounding attractions like the Virunga mountains, the gorillas or the Park itself and its sectors. The cottages have large aluminum doors and windows frames. There is a heated swimming pool, a luxury spa for steam and sauna, well stocked bar and dining area that faces the Virunga ranges. The lodge was built to perfectly blend in the environment by using local materials like black volcanic stones, brick stones, wood and more.

24. Kigambira Safari Lodge

Kigambira safari lodge is a luxury eco lodge located in Lake Mburo national park on the slopes of lake Kigambira. The lodge is built with a touch of both modern and African styles to offer a worthwhile stay while in lake Mburo. The main building consists of a library and gallery, a well-stocked bar and a restaurant on the upper floor where visitors enjoy appetizing meals.

There are 12 ensuite bandas set in an intimate setting. There are 9 deluxe bandas, 2 family bandas and a honey moon suite. The rooms are well furnished with private facilities like flushing toilets, bathtubs, private balconies with views of lake Kigambira. More services at Kigambira safari lodge are health and fitness center, crafts shop, swimming pool, free internet and more. Kigambira safari lodge creates a luxurious idle setting for couples and families.

25. Park View Safari Lodge

Park view safari lodge is a luxury accommodation in Queen Elizabeth national park near Kyambura gorge that offers utmost comfort to its clients. There a number of facilities at Parkview which include conference hall, restaurant serving both local and international cuisines, library, sauna and steam bath, bar, gift shop, massage parlor, swimming pool, laundry services, internet and more.

As one of the best safari lodges in Uganda, Park view safari lodge offers accommodation in en-suite cottages that are built with local materials to give a true African feel. The rooms have comfortable beddings, free bottled water, bathtubs and showers, fans, and toiletries. The staff is well trained and ready to make your stay comfortable.