Hotels and Lodges in Uganda
Uganda has a wide range of accommodation options and an increasing portfolio of luxury lodges. The lodges retain a sense of character, and make the most of their often extraordinary location to create exceptional experiences and unforgettable stays.
Luxury Accommodation
The very best lodges and camps in Uganda, chosen for their location, design, service and commitment to providing guests with the very best experience possible.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Forest
Nestled in the south of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Clouds is a stunning example of the synthesis between adventure and luxury travel.
The lodge offers a selection of private cottages containing en-suite bathrooms, lounge areas, and bedrooms with verandas overlooking the park.
The park is perfectly positioned for gorilla trekking and cuts the journey time down as you can walk directly to and from the trail head. The setting and style of this lodge is matched only by the quality of the service provided, and the hospitality of the staff.
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi Forest
Another luxury accommodation option for gorilla trekkers at Buhoma, Bwindi Forest’s most popular trailhead.
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge can’t be beaten on design and style, and the quality of service puts it unarguably in the top echelon of luxury lodging in Uganda.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Forest
Sanctuary Camp is one of the most popular accommodation options for gorilla trekkers looking for a luxury base.
It’s situated just 5 minutes from the trailhead HQ at Buhoma, the most popular gorilla trekking route in the park.
The camp is truly a part of the forest, so much so that gorillas often emerge from the surrounding shrubbery and wander the grounds!
Kyaninga Lodge, Fort Portal
Sanctuary Camp is one of the most popular accommodation options for gorilla trekkers looking for a luxury base.
It’s situated just 5 minutes from the trailhead HQ at Buhoma, the most popular gorilla trekking route in the park.
The camp is truly a part of the forest, so much so that gorillas often emerge from the surrounding shrubbery and wander the grounds!
Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queens
The ridge at Queen Elizabeth National Park leads round to Kyambura Gorge, a natural rent in the otherwise flat plains, cut by water and thickly forested.
The elegant Kyambura Gorge Lodge is the closest property to the gorge and so is perfectly located to provide a luxurious base for chimp trekking, plus game drives and boat safaris in the heart of the park.
Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo
Mihingo Lodge is a beautiful luxury lodge set in a private 97 hectare reserve bordering Lake Mburo National Park.
It has been built sympathetically into an extensive rocky outcrop. The 12 tented rooms have been designed and built with great attention to detail, making sure they complement the local environment.
Mihingo also operate the horse safaris around Lake Mburo, and are one of the few places in Uganda where safaris on horseback are possible.
Apoka Lodge, Kidepo Valley
Apoka Lodge is a luxury lodge perfectly located on a low rise in the middle of the plains of Kidepo Valley National Park.
Wildlife abounds, whether it be zebra or buffalo just outside your room when the grass is high, or you might find a lion lazing by the pool in the hot, dry months.
10 spacious bandas made from wood, canvas and thatch provide the accommodation. The dining room and bar is a magnificent, thatch-roofed, raised platform, perfect for wildlife viewing. There is also a high observation tower, which also doubles as an unforgettable private breakfast spot.
Wildwaters Lodge, Jinja
Wildwaters Lodge is a unique accommodation - built on a private island and accessible only by boat - it is one of the best accommodation options for those stopping over for adrenaline activities in Jinja, including white-water rafting.
Wildwater’s 10 luxury suites promise an unforgettable stay in a beautiful location.
Baker's Lodge, Murchison Falls
The south bank of the Nile has an increasing number of small and high quality options. Baker’s Lodge is closest to the ferry point and to the shoreline. Opened in 2015, the rooms are generously proportioned, a charming combination of canvas and thatch built out from a communal dining room.
Just up the hill, their neighbours, Twiga Safari Lodge provides a contemporary take on a tented camp, combining canvas with solid construction. The recently renovated Nile Safari Lodge has the best views enjoyed from 8 beautifully designed modern thatched bandas.
Paraa Safari Lodge
Perched on the north bank of the Nile, Paraa Safari Lodge was reconstructed in 1997 out of the shell of the original 1959 lodge. Its decor is inspired by a bygone era of exploration of the Nile.
Each of its 54 rooms has an en suite bathroom, a large window, and a private balcony with stunning views of the winding Nile. Its serene outdoor pool appeared in the 1951 Hollywood classic, ‘The African Queen’ starring Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart.
The lodge is perfect for families or first-time visitors to Africa who want to experience safari adventures from a comfortable and stylish base.
Nile Safari Lodge
Located on the southern bank of the Nile, Nile Safari Lodge is an eco-friendly, family-owned lodge which opened in 2017.
The lodge’s furniture and fittings are designed to blend the boundaries between inside and outside. This unique aesthetic allows the accommodation to seamlessly blend in with its stunning surroundings.
The lodge was built with natural materials and expert local craftsmen. Water is sourced from the Nile and filtered to drinking quality by a UV filtration system.
The lodge offers privacy without severing itself from its beautiful surroundings.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Overlooking the north bank of the River Nile, Chobe Safari Lodge is a Five-Star lodge is designed to provide sweeping views of the magical river.
The lodge offers a wide range of accommodation and guests can choose between 36 charming guest rooms, 21 luxury tents, 4 suites, and a Presidential Cottage which brims with luxury.
Chobe’s outdoor pool is split into 3 tiers, allowing its guests to soak up the scenery from different perspectives. The Karama restaurant offers a delicious menu of local and international cuisines and its terrace provides a spectacular al fresco experience. The decor of the Karuma Bar reflects a blend of modern and classic safari themes.
Mweya Safari Lodge
Located on the Mweya Peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mwyea Safari Lodge is the perfect base for your adventures. The lodge offers breathtaking views of the meandering Kazinga Channel and the towering Rwenzori Mountains.
Private cottages are perfect for guests who value space and privacy. The Queen’s Cottage and the Presidential Cottage have spacious balconies which overlook the Kazinga Channel.
The infinity pool has its own bar, allowing you to sip your favourite tipple as you gaze across the Kazinga Channel.
Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Forest
Situated just 5 minutes from the Buhoma gorilla trekking trailhead in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma Lodge offers a more modest, simple, but charming and comfortable accommodation option for gorilla trekkers.
It can’t be beaten on location, the rooms are spacious with great views, and the staff always go above and beyond.
Mahogany Springs, Bwindi Forest
One of the highest rated lodging options in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Mahogany Springs is slightly further away from the trailhead and a little less luxurious than Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in the south of the park, it’s more affordable and maintains Uganda’s exceptional commitment to customer service.
It’s the perfect mid-range option for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
