10 Best luxury safari lodges and camps in Uganda.
Uganda, often called the “Pearl of Africa,” is a stunning country for a safari. It is famous for its mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and rich wildlife. While some luxury lodges can be very expensive, many offer a wonderful mix of comfort, excellent service and great locations without the highest prices.
These places give you excellent value for a luxury experience with Nyumbu Beyond Journeys.
Buhoma Lodge (Bwindi impenetrable national park)
Buhoma lodge is a fantastic base for gorilla trekking. Its location is a huge plus because it sits just inside the boundary of Bwindi National park, only a two-minute walk from the gorilla trekking starting point. The lodge has ten comfortable, stilted chalets that look out over the dense forest.
You get the real sense of being in the jungle, and sometimes the forest inhabitants, like monkeys, visit the lodge grounds, the rooms are spacious, and service is known for being warm and attentive, with the luxurious feel right in the heart of the action.
Mahogany Springs Lodge (Bwindi impenetrable national park).
Mahogany springs lodge offers a beautiful setting outside the park, overlooking the Munyanga River. It provides a private atmosphere; the cottages are large and built with a lovely organic style using local materials and natural colors. They all have private balconies where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding forest.
Mweya Safari Lodge (Queen Elizabeth National Park).
Mweya safari lodge is one of Uganda’s oldest and largest safari lodges, known for its superb location. It sits high up on Mweya Peninsula, giving you breathtaking views of the Kazinga channel and Lake Edward. Because the channel attracts a huge amount of wildlife, like elephants and buffaloes, you can often enjoy reliable game viewing right from the lodge’s main area or swimming pool.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Queen Elizabeth national park).
For a different, more wild part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a superb option, its location in the park’s remote Ishasha sector, which is famous for its tree-climbing lions. the camp is set right next to the Ntungwe River, offering a true “in the bush” safari feeling. The accommodation consists of comfortable, large tented rooms with great private bathrooms. Hearing the sounds of hippos from the river at night adds to the unforgettable wilderness atmosphere.
Mihingo Lodge (Lake Mburo National Park)
Mihingo lodge is a unique, family-run luxury lodge built on a rocky hill that borders Lake Mburo national park. The lodge offers stunning panoramic views over the park and the surrounding area. Its rooms are beautifully designated tented cottages that mix with the environment. They offer various activities like horseback riding safaris and mountain biking, which are a great change from regular game drives.
Paraa Safari lodge (Murchison Falls National Park).
Paraa safari lodge is another historical lodge in Uganda, in the north of Murchison falls national park, it overlooks the famous river Nile before it rushes through Murchison falls. The lodge is large, like a hotel in the bush, but it has comfortable, well-equipped rooms. Its location is perfect for boat trips to the bottom of the spectacular Murchison falls and for game drives in the wildlife-rich northern side of the park.
Primate Lodge Kibale (Kibale forest national park).
If you are planning to go chimpanzee trekking, chimpanzee lodge is perfectly located right inside Kibale forest national park, the country’s best place for chimps. Being so close to the main tracking starting point is a big advantage. The lodge offers comfortable stone and thatch cottages set within the rainforest. The rooms are spacious and attractive.
Chobe Safari Lodge (Murchison falls national park).
Chobe safari lodge is a larger lodge in the northern Murchison falls national park situated beautifully on the banks of the Nile River. It is known for the high standard of comfort and excellent facilities. The lodge has a beautiful swimming pool with many pools and offers a range of comfortable rooms, suites and tented accommodations; the river setting provides great views and a chance to see wildlife coming to the water. It offers a very refined, hotel-like luxury experience in the wilderness.
Ndali Lodge (Kibale Forest Area).
Ndali lodge offers a unique and memorable stay on the edge of the stunning Crater Lake, near Kibale forest national park. The lodge has an old-world charm, with seven thatched cottages providing beautiful views of the lake and, on a clear day, the distant Rwenzori Mountains. It has a cozy personal feel and is praised for its food and attentive staff.
Crater safari lodge (Kibale national park).
Crater safari lodge is another strong contender near Kibale, set on the edge of one of the area’s beautiful crater lakes. The lodge has comfortable rooms and luxury tents, all with fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding lush hills. It provides a tranquil and picturesque base for chimp trekking and exploring the local area.
