Uganda safari lodges form a great part of Uganda Discovery Journeys. It is one thing to explore a beautiful destination and another to stay at an exquisite accommodation facility. All major Uganda safari lodges are amazingly beautiful and strategically located at destinations where you easily base to start your adventures. There are quite many safari lodges and camps but below are the top 5 best Uganda Safari Lodges.
Mihingo Lodge is a luxurious and eco-friendly safari lodge located outside Lake
Mburo National Park. The lodge was built on a rock and offers great uninterrupted views of the park. Mihingo has 12 luxurious tented rooms that are spacious and self-contained.
Each room has provision for both hot and cold running water plus an en-suite bathroom. The itinerary designs naturally blend with nature and the outside view is just refreshing. Mihingo Lodge’s infinity pool is the best place to chill as you get fully immersed in the beauty of the open savanna plains.
Lake Mburo National Park even though small is very diverse and offers great safari experiences. While here you can engage in several safari activities including game drives, nature walks, and a boat cruise. Some of the notable safari animals here include leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, and many bird species. Exploring such beauty is made complete with a stay at the exclusive Mihingo Lodge.
The lodge has horses and you can therefore enjoy horse ride adventures getting closer to the wildlife in the park. Our safaris to Lake Mburo feature a stay at Mihingo Lodge as we desire for you to have the best of your Uganda safari adventure.
Kyaninga Lodge is a very outstanding Safari lodge located in western Uganda in the Kabarole district. The lodge has one of the most impressive views in Uganda overlooking Lake Kyaninga and a backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. Kyaninga Lodge was built on a raised platform to reduce the impact on nature and has a total of 9 cottages.
Each of the cottages has a great view of the Lake, something everyone craves to wake up to. The cottages are spacious and self-contained each with a private deck where you can relax and enjoy the sunset.
The lodge’s pool was designed in the shape of a human foot and it is raised overlooking the Lake and nearby forest. Kyaninga is a true definition of luxury and we highly recommend a stay here. The lodge is a great honeymoon destination where you can just check in and relax. Some of the in-house activities you can engage in here include kayaking, guided nature walks, and birding among others.
Kyaninga Lodge is also located near Kibale National Park the primate capital of the world. The lodge is therefore ideal to base when going for chimpanzee trekking, habituation, birding, or exploring the Toro Semuliki wildlife reserve.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Volcanoes Safaris’ Kyambura Gorge Lodge is an iconic Household name in Uganda’s tourism industry. The lodge is the most impressive of all the company’s chain properties. It is located at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. Kyambura Gorge Lodge has great views of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges and is just a few meters from the renowned Kyambura Gorge.
The lodge has 8 cottages with four being deluxe and the other four standard. All the cottages are very spacious with an en-suite bathroom. The cottages also have outside showers where you can enjoy your bath with a view.
While at Kyambura you can engage in several activities starting from chimpanzee trekking in the Gorge. You can also enjoy guided walks, birding, a coffee experience, or take part in the tree planting activity to safeguard the environment. You can still explore the diverse Queen Elizabeth National Park from here engaging in game drives, a Kazinga channel boat cruise, and crater drives.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is truly exclusive of all the Uganda Safari Lodge and is our kind of property to work with.
Gorilla Forest Camp is located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is one of Uganda’s classic safari camps. The camp has 10 very spacious tents each with a stone-walled bathroom that has private sections. Gorilla Forest Camp’s location makes it even more secluded and enjoyable.
The camp’s interior design is rustic and laid back taking you back in time. The bar and dining cottage at the camp overlooks the Impenetrable Forest and there is also a provision of an open-air diner where you can star gaze and enjoy the moon while on campfire.
Gorilla Forest Camp is ideal to base from when going for a Uganda Gorilla trekking adventure. The camp is located in Buhoma the busiest of all the gorilla trekking sectors. It therefore easily gets fully booked in the peak tourist season and if you intend to stay here it is advisable to plan and book early enough.
Gahinga Lodge
Gahinga Lodge is also among the luxurious and best Uganda safari lodges. The lodge was established in 2002 and it is the only luxurious and exclusive lodge in Mgahiga Gorilla Park. It overlooks the famous Virunga Mountains
There are 8 Luxury Bandas at the Lodge each with a shower and a fireplace. Staying at Gahinga Lodge allows you to trek to the only Mountain Gorilla family in Mgahinga Gorilla Park called Nyakagezi. The park is also home to golden monkeys, several birds, and other mammal species. While there you can also visit the Batwa community where you would learn more about their ways of life.
Gahinga Lodge is also a perfect Getaway and honeymoon destination where you can just sit in and relax. Our 4-day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour features a stay here and can further be customized to add more nights and activities. Explore Uganda with us by staying at any of these exclusive Uganda safari lodges for your ultimate Discovery Journey.
East Africa as a whole has incredible and exclusive safari lodges that range from budget to high-end. The beauty of our Discovery Journeys is the flexibility and power you have to customize them according to your preference.
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