The Kampala Serena Hotel is located in a secure environment in the centre of Kampala, 40 km (approximately 20 minutes by car) from Entebbe International Airport. With its central location, our 5-star hotel provides the perfect accommodation from which to explore all that Uganda has to offer during your holiday or business stay.

Serena Lake Victoria Resort is set on the shores of Lake Victoria between Entebbe and Kampala. Styled to replicate the lines of a classically rustic Roman villa, which might just as easily stand amid the sunflowers of the Tuscan Hills, as on the shores of Africa's largest lake, Lake Victoria.

Beyond the mosaic frescoes of the main restaurant, a clocktower rises above the pool-deck where colonnades of white arches offer the perfect frame for the hazy blue of the lake and the encircling green of the Lweza Hills. Widely spaced amongst the rose gardens, clusters of pastel-painted villas offer a choice of rooms and suites, all with panoramic lake views.

Lagoon Resort is located just outside Kampala on a peninsula in Lake Victoria. It can be a perfect place to relax at the end of your tour and can be reached by 25-minute boat ride from Munyonyo marina just south of Kampala.

The resort is located in a large bay, giving visitors a wonderful view of Lake Victoria, as well as making the resort home to a many birds, and some cheeky monkeys too. There is a swimming pool as well.

Your visit to Lagoon Resort will make you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and you'll return home refreshed and relaxed.

Hotel Bougainville offers you a unique Mediterranean flair: surrounding a lush terraced garden with a swimming pool and plenty of private hide-away to sit and relax, our hotel rooms are accommodated in a number of luxurious bungalows that combine the comfort of international hotel standards with the charm of a village Provencal.

Emin Pasha Hotel is located in the heart of Kampala, close to the busy city center and for instance the Uganda Museum. The hotel has a wonderful garden full with flowers, palm trees and of course a swimming pool. All rooms have different decoration; all in African/colonial atmosphere and all luxury you need. The restaurant offers a mix between continental and Indian food. Its privacy and the amenities make it a perfect base for each traveler.

Orchidea Guesthouse is a cozy guesthouse with an Italian management. You won't miss the feeling of a country resort due to a blend of hospitality and comfort. The guest wing area has well tendered mini cottages, each one with their own compound and sitting room. There is a great Italian Restaurant on the compound and you are close to Kabalagala, a famous area in Kampala with lots of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Spacious and elegant, entirely refurbished and redecorated, this classic colonial style 4-star property is a true oasis of tranquility. It nestles in lush tropical gardens, amidst majestic Royal palm trees, while its verandas and terraces overlook the calm beauty of Lake Victoria. There is a great swimming pool as well. The hotel is 10 minutes driving from the airport.

From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With all luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.

For one of the most flavorsome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride. Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No.5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this bushing city.

Make yourself at home - unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym.

Airport Guesthouse is an affordable place, just outside the town of Entebbe. It's only a 10 minute drive from the airport. The guesthouse offers comfortable and clean self contained rooms and a cozy restaurant in colonial style. The garden is just wonderful! Airport Guesthouse offers a mid-range stay for budget rates, so probably one of your best picks!

ViaVia Entebbe is a very costly accommodation in Entebbe, only 10 minutes away from the airport. All the rooms are self-contained and have a private terrace overlooking the dazzling garden. Relax in one of the hammocks while the resident monkeys play around in the trees, you can bath in your hot-tub, enjoy a romantic sunset and sit aside the campfire at night.

The restaurant serves you fresh and healthy food, spiced with world flavors for a well-balanced international and local menu. ViaVia will give you a truly heartwarming experience that’s very hard to beat!

Lacam lodge is beautifully located right at the edge of the cliff and has the most amazing views of the valley and the biggest waterfall in this area. The rooms are rather basic but comfortable and bar and view will make up for that. The Staff is super friendly and very helpful in arranging all things in the park including guides for hiking.

Sipi River Lodge is located on the foothills of Mount Elgon, famous for the three spectacular waterfalls. Home to an incredible number of bird species, ground for some of the best Arabica coffee in the world and famous for the magical sunsets.

Sipi River Lodge is by far the most comfortable place to stay in the area. Within the picturesque setting you will experience the view on one of the Kapsurur Falls right from your veranda. The restaurant serves hearty home-style meals that celebrate the local produce.

The freshly baked bread and garden-grown coffee will trigger your taste buds at breakfast to get you ready for a wonderful day in the beautiful Sipi region!

Home of Friends is a convenient mid-range accommodation, just outside Kapchorwa Town, located on the flanks of Mount Elgon (2.000m. altitude). With its panoramic views and leisure opportunities such as hiking and mountain biking, it is a perfect getaway from the hectic city life. The amazing Sipi Falls are located only 20 min. from the Guesthouse. In its restaurant, Home of Friends offers healthy and affordable meals, a tasty mix of Ugandan and Western food.

Not many people stay in Mbale and we normally advise people to stay in Sipi Falls instead. However, Sipi falls doesn't have many semi-luxe options. Only Sipi River Lodge offers semi-luxe accommodation, but has only 3 self-contained rooms. When it's full or when we have bigger groups we sometimes choose to stay in Mbale and do the Sipi Falls activities from here (1 hour driving each way).

Mbale Resort Hotel presents itself as a deluxe five star hotel, but Ultimate Wild Safaris doesn't see it this way. However, they do offer comfortable accommodation and the service and swimming pool are nice, so we rate it as Semi-luxury.

Rated as one of the best accommodations in Jinja region, The Haven is a peaceful and relaxed eco-friendly River Lodge. Enjoy the tranquil environment and the breath-taking view over the White Nile waterfall from this beautiful retreat. The fish eagle, otters, monitor lizards, monkeys and incredible bird species will accompany you during your stay.

You can enjoy the delicious food from the spacious terrace overlooking the gently flowing river. Take a refreshing dive in the swimming pool or take your chance to dip in the Nile!

Situated on the banks of the Victoria Nile, just downstream of its source, overlooking the spectacular Bujagali Falls, the Nile Porch offers a unique experience in comfortably appointed semi tented en suite accommodation.

Unwind and relax next to the crystal blue swimming pool and enjoy the abundance of native fauna and flora and look forward to a sumptuous meal at the Black Lantern restaurant before retiring to a peaceful night sleep with the sound of the Nile flowing by on its journey to the Mediterranean Sea.

Nestled in luxuriant rainforest on its own private island, mid-stream in the mighty Nile, Wild waters Lodge is breathtaking. Thick River in forest naturally covers the island and each of the ten timber-floor rooms is nestled amidst the forest with private, breathtaking views over the River Nile and its rapids.

The expansive, canvas walled, traditionally thatched, rooms each boast private decks with elegant free-standing baths and wash basins carved from the local pink granite. Softly lit with hand-made furniture, you can relax in comfort on this island paradise listening to the thunder of the Nile rapids, and the calls of the many species of bird who call the island home.

The source of the river Nile & 5min from Jinja-town. The Guest House have fantastic art & design all over the place, great breakfast & free fast WIFI! Relaxing swimming-pool area, self-contained rooms & suites! Almost all rooms have their own relaxing terrace/lounge.

Nile River Camp is located just 6 kilometers from Jinja town with a spectacular view of the Nile, brilliant sunsets and beautiful surroundings. Nile River Camp offers accommodation in safari tents with beds; nothing more, nothing less. All tents overlook the River Nile and the cozy restaurant and bar will make your stay comfortable. There is even a small swimming pool!

Nile River Camp is also home to Nalubale Rafting which offers all the rafting options on the Nile at a substantially discounted price for the Full Day Grade 5 trips.

Gulu is rather new on the tourism map and not yet many nice and cozy lodges have been built. There are plenty of opportunities to stay in comfortable and clean places, but it won't give you the "out of Africa" experience.

Bomah Hotel Gulu is one of the oldest hotels in Gulu and famous with volunteers and expats. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the restaurant serves simple, but fine meals and the restaurant/bar is rather cozy. There is a sauna, but this is not very needed as Gulu can be very hot on sunny days. The hotel can be quite noisy when weddings or functions are scheduled and in the weekend a band plays loud music until midnight.

Gulu is rather new on the tourism map and not yet many nice and cozy lodges have been built. There are plenty of opportunities to stay in comfortable and clean places, but it won't give you the "out of Africa" experience.

One of the most comfortable hotels is Churchill Courts. It's a new hotel with spacious air-conditioned rooms (useful, because Gulu can be very hot). The restaurant isn't all that cozy, but the menu is good and the service is warm and nice, as usual in Uganda.

The Brownstone provides an easy to reach quiet location for your comfortable stay and is just 5 km (7 minutes’ drive) to Lira Town. It's set in a quiet location for your comfortable stay. The accommodation is situated in vast well laundered undulating compound interspaced with a variety of natural trees and organically nurtured orchards that provide sweet mouth-watering fruits you never forget after staying at Brownstone.

Being just 500 meters away from Kalokudo gate, this lodge is literally on a stone’s throw from the beautiful Kidepo National Park. It is apparent that the architecture is inspired by its savannah surroundings, the grasslands, rocky outcrops, and the Karamajong tribe with their typical manyattas and colourful blankets.

Each of the spacious tents have a private veranda overlooking the mighty savannah. The views into the park are magnificent with an occasional herd of elephants or buffaloes passing by. Don’t forget to take a look at the sky on a clear night. As you are sipping a glass of wine after your dinner on the wooden restaurant lounging deck, you might just witness the milky way galaxy and hear the roaring of lions in the distance!

From Apoka, the beautiful lodge at in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond outlined by distant mountain ranges. The rooms at Apoka have been built with comfort in mind and everything is handmade by local craftsmen, everything is large and capacious.

The rooms have natural canvas walls and an endless view across the savannah. When you step outside on your private veranda you have your own outdoor stone bathtub. Also the swimming pool at Apoka Lodge has been carved out of the big rock.

We only recommend camping when the location is adding something extra. This is the case in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Bush camping is the most spectacular way of visiting Kidepo Valley National Park. Because the 2 campsites are both located on a hill you have a wonderful view over the park. The campsites are often be visited by wildlife, including lion. There is a ranger with you 24 hours a day to keep you safe. Ultimate Wild Safaris can provide tents and mattresses + as well as cooking equipment, as there are no restaurants.

Surrounded by beautiful vast gardens, The Hoima Cultural Lodge is situated in Hoima district, the northern part of Western Uganda opposite the Bunyoro Palace. The lodge offers spacious en-suite grass thatched cottages ideal for couples and families with each room brightly colored and furnished with African Art pieces which give you an African feel.

A kid’s entertainment center with multiple bouncing castles, trampolines, slides and fun indoor activities, a well stocked restaurant, sports center and internet facilities are also available. You may choose to take pleasure in relaxing in the beautiful gardens thereafter proceeding to kibale the following day.

At KonTiki a harmonious balance between old and new has been created. Tradition blends seamlessly with contemporary, from the architecture to the furnishings and soft touches, to those modern amenities that today's business and leisure traveler requires.

The lodge has a wonderful large garden with a small swimming pool. The cottages are spacious and the restaurant serves simple but fine meals.

Lake Albert Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of Lake Albert in the Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve. The main lodge with pool and thatch cabanas faces Lake Albert with magnificent views of the Blue Congo Mountains to the West.

The Lodge has been designed and furnished with nature in mind creating a feeling of comfort and relaxation in the African bush. Meals are prepared with fresh fruits and vegetables supplied by local farmers. There is a swimming pool as well. Lake Albert Lodge is one of these places where you can stay for days to relax in the middle of your tour or to break up the journey between Murchison Falls National Park. and Kibale Forest.

Paraa Lodge is overlooking the River Nile from the northern bank of the river. Set in an area of landscaped gardens, the lodge recreates a mood that we have come to associate with the famous explorers of East Africa. From most of the rooms, the restaurant and the pool you have a stunning view over the River Nile.

As a new addition to their standard rooms they have build some luxury tents. The tents are superbly furnished with modern interiors and linens - still reflecting and creating a mood of being ‘in the wild’. Get closer to the River Nile and have some more intimacy! Because Paraa Safari Lodge is located on the northern bank of the Nile, you can start your game drives straight away, as you don't have to take the ferry.

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Para Lodge has standard rooms (semi-luxury) - established in 1954 - is overlooking River Nile from the northern bank of the river. Set in an area of landscaped gardens, the lodge recreates a mood that we have come to associate with the famous explorers of East Africa. From most of the rooms, the restaurant and the pool you have a stunning view over the River Nile. Because Paraa Safari Lodge is located on the northern bank of the Nile, you can start your game drives straight away, as you don't have to take the ferry.

Inspired by the breath-taking splendor of the wild landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park and the history and culture of the Bunyoro region of Uganda, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge will amaze you with its allure and its unique location adjacent to one of the biggest natural reserves in Uganda. It comprises of individual Safari Cabins spread throughout 7 acres of bristling bushes on the banks of the streaming waters of the mighty River Nile.

All the lodge structures are made from an architectural balance of mud and wood, and the roof is thatched with handpicked grass from the rolling plains of the neighboring villages. The lodge is tastefully decorated with rustic safari furnishings and fixtures handcrafted from carefully selected local and natural materials. The cabins and dinning all feature an open design to offer you a feeling of oneness with nature and breathtaking uninterrupted views of the magnificent and wild surroundings.

Fort Murchison revokes the idea of an outpost from times where Arab traders frequented the African hinterlands and explorers led expeditions in search of the source of the Nile. The fort tower, earth coloured walls, and Swahili style make this lode a very unique one in Uganda.

Set on the eastern banks of the gently flowing Albert Nile and just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park you find these en-suite rooms with private balconies. First take a dip in the lovely swimming pool, sip a refreshing sundowner drink on the rooftop terrace enjoying the scenic views across the river followed by a four-course dinner in the very atmospheric restaurant.

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Fort Murchison still offers budget accommodation in the form of non self-contained tents. Furnished with 2 single beds, the tents share communal ablution blocks.

Bwana Tembo is set just outside the park overlooking the mighty River Nile. It's just 15 minutes drive to the park gate from where your safari starts. The lodge offers a unique blend between spacious self-contained rooms and safari-tents in a wonderful setting and affordable rates. The Italian owners will spice your stay up by their great cuisine!

Murchison River Lodge has been built on the edge of the mighty River Nile overlooking pods of hippos and stunning Murchison Falls National Park.Your safari tent will be pitched in a beautiful bush-location. Enjoy the swimming pool and the great hospitality! If you have binoculars, bring them! The bird life is incredible.

The main lodge area provides a bar and restaurant and sits on a raised bank providing magical panoramic views of the magical River Nile as well as the park. You know that you are really in the bush having a guide leading you back to your safari tent after dinner because of the active wildlife at night!

This might not be the most comfortable option, but it actually might be the most beautiful and spectacular option. When you go for bush camping on the delta of Murchison Falls, you are sure to have the most beautiful part of the park all for yourself. Giraffe, buffalo, jackal and lion will be just around you, so there will be a ranger with you to take care of you.

It will just be you, your ranger and your iglo tent, so be aware that there will not be any toilet or shower facilities (It all has to be done in the bush). However; the luxury bush dinner that Ultimate Wild Safaris will organize for you will make up for everything!

Mweya Safari Lodge - located on a peninsula in the heart of the park - offers visitors an unforgettable experience. To the east lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, separated from the Mountains of the Moon by the meandering Kazinga Channel. Here the water flows endlessly into two giant lakes – Lake George and Lake Edward, filled with hippo, crocodile and bathing elephant.

As a new addition to their standard rooms they have build some luxury tents. The tents are superbly furnished with modern interiors and linens - still reflecting and creating a mood of being ‘in the wild’. Get closer to the Kazinga Channel and have some more intimacy!

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Mweya Safari Lodge has standard rooms - located on a peninsula in the heart of the park - offers visitors an unforgettable experience. To the east lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, separated from the Mountains of the Moon by the meandering Kazinga Channel. Here the water flows endlessly into two giant lakes – Lake George and Lake Edward, filled with hippo, crocodile and bathing elephant. The lodge is built in colonial style and surely offers one of the best views, service and food in Uganda. The lodge has a swimming pool and a spa. Besides standard rooms, a/c rooms and luxury safari-tents are available. The lodge is quite big and lacks some intimacy.

Kyambura Game Lodge is situated at the eastern edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the western part of the great East African Rift valley.

Accommodation is provided in seven spacious and tastefully designed self contained grass-thatched cottages, with bath tubs/showers with views to the park, running hot and cold water, and a private wooden balcony perched over Queen Elizabeth National Park. There is a swimming pool, adjacent to the campfire where a local traditional dance is often performed.

The restaurant and the lounge/bar/fireplace are opened towards a sundowner deck overlooking the park for relaxation in the evenings while winding up the day’s activities. The kitchen features international and local cuisine, several-course meals are mainly prepared with organic vegetables from their own garden.

Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge reserves exclusive, private accommodation consisting of African styled cottages with extensive living areas overlooking the magnificent Lake George.

There are six cottages that comprise of twin and double bed cottages plus a family cottage; each containing full en suite facilities, and private decks and an indoor shower. The bathrooms boast of large glass windows, offering a unique game viewing of breathtaking Lake George. Sweeping vistas over the savannah and ever active water hole can be enjoyed. There is a small swimming pool at the lodge.

Enjojo lodge is bordering the Ishasha sector of Queen Elisabeth National Park. Birdlife is amazing and herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes are regularly spotted. Vervet monkeys, baboons, black- and white colobus have become residents to the lodge.From the grass-thatched restaurant and bar you can enjoy the tasty homemade food and the view on a small scenic natural lake in front of you. The thatched cottages at have an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower. On the wide verandas you can really take a moment to enjoy the tranquil environment overlooking the surrounding bush and savanna.

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Enjojo lodge has budget option; it is bordering the Ishasha sector of Queen Elisabeth National Park. Birdlife is amazing and herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes are regularly spotted. Vervet monkeys, baboons, black- and white colobus have become residents to the lodge. From the grass-thatched restaurant and bar you can enjoy the tasty homemade food and the view on a small scenic natural lake in front of you. Although not self-contained, the huts and tents are solar powered, comfortable and equipped with beds, bedlinen and towels. You can use the clean campsite showers and toilet facilities. On the wide verandas you can really take a moment to enjoy the tranquil environment.

Ishasha Jungle Lodge is located 2km off Katokye Gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park along River Ntungwe. This is the perfect location for your photographic safaris in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is surrounded by riparian forest vegetation and acacias Savannah.

Ishasha Jungle Lodge is a small eco-friendly lodge, entirely made with local materials and African art, with its raised en-suite wooden deck cottages (now they are 4), spacious rooms and bathroom, all finished with canvas. The restaurant offers international standard menu and dining area.

Situated on the Great Rift Valley escarpment with uninterrupted views of the savannah, Lake Edward and the Virunga and Rwenzori mountain ranges beyond, Katara Lodge is a 20 minute drive away from the main entrance of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge offers accommodation in seven luxurious thatched cottages on a beautiful stretch of hills overlooking the open savannah in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

Each spacious cottage was hand crafted using locally available materials and carved into the hillside. The cottages combine wooden floors, grass thatched roofs and canvas that can be folded away for uninterrupted views of the park stretching out below. The lodge offers a personal service and there is a swimming pool too!

Papaya Lake Lodge is located between kibale and fort portal, offers nine spacious and bright cottages. They are all situated on the extinct volcano crater’s slope and have breath-taking views of the Lyantonde Lake. Each of the cottages offers complete privacy, hidden from view by a green wall of sympathetic treetops. Calm colours, subtle accessories, and original interior design, simple but comfy furniture: these are Papaya Lake Lodge’s trademarks. But first and foremost, it is the lush, green vegetation that makes it easy to relax after an adventurous day.

Ndali Lodge is located between kibale and fortportal, perched on the rim of an extinct volcano which, since its demise, has filled with water to become the breathtaking Lake Nyinambuga – 250 acres in size and 130 meters deep.

There is a main thatched lodge with spacious sitting room, reception area and dining room flanked by 8 cottages providing luxurious accommodation for 16 guests. The cottages offer a panoramic view of the spectacular 'Mountains of the Moon' and were built of local stone and thatch. The interiors are imaginatively and comfortably furnished where the decor emphasis in on the use local materials. Each cottage has en suite facilities with bath, shower, WC and hand basin and a private verandah.

Primate Lodge is situated in the heart of Kibale Forest National Park. The lodge is surrounded by a lush tropical forest home to 13 different species of primates, including the chimpanzees. The eight luxury cottages are raised on wooden platforms and covered by a grass-thatched roof, perfectly blending with the natural environment. Each cottage has a private veranda with a splendid view of the surrounding forest.

The interior is tastefully decorated in African style, with comfortable queen-sized beds, brightly colored bedspreads and large windows to take in the forest. En suite bathrooms are finished with a natural touch of local stone, bamboo and wall paintings.

Between Kibale Forest and Fort Portal. The lodge is located between kibale forest and fort portal with an exceptional design and sheer scale of the main lodge is immediately apparent from the moment one crests the hill and Kyaninga Lodge comes into view. Once inside, the lodge offers comfortable seating areas set around an imposing double-sided open fireplace where one can enjoy a cozy evening over a good book, a board-game or a drink from the bar.

The main building also houses the restaurant, where delicious meals compete with stunning views on both sides. Two raised galleries offer intimate spaces for those wishing to absorb the panorama in a more private setting. On the lake side, the main lodge leads to two decks furnished with comfortable loungers, while steps hewn from local volcanic rock lead down to the swimming pool and on to two lawned terraces overlooking the deep blue water and primeval forest of Lake Kyaninga itself.

Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse & Campsite, the lodge is located just outside kibale forest, sitting on 100 acres of manicured lawns, beautiful gardens, tea plantations, pasture and indigenous forest. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Kibale Forest National Park, ancient crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains. Motorbike tours will camp on flat grassy sites away from the house with shade and seclusion and partial views of Lake Nyabikere.

Kibale guest cottages is located in the middle of kibale forest, offering private cottages in western Uganda and offer a spectacular view of low moist tropical forest, a few hundred meters from the Park's main tourist centre of Kanyanchu.

The cottages have capacity of 10 rooms, fitted to high standards with solar powered hot showers.Each cottage balcony offers a spectacular view of Kibale forest; home to chimpanzees, black and white colubus monkeys and over 40 bird species. The Garden bar provides an assortment of wines and spirits embedded with a good ambiance during day and night for a relaxing and soaking up hot sun in a friendly tropical environment.

Away from the main accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp offers a more budget option in the form of non-self-contained tents. The lazy camping product consists of a basic camping tent furnished with 2 single beds and a solar lantern. No need to bring your own linen as all bedding and towels are provided. The tents share a communal ablution blocks with hot showers and flushing toilets.

Dutchess Guesthouse and Restaurant in Fort Portal is known for their cozy rooms and wonderful food. Enjoy the beautiful garden and quiet environment just 300 meter from the city centre. The guesthouse is owned and managed by a Dutch couple and offers excellent international cuisine including pizzas.

Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The comfortable cottages have been carefully built, each with its own private verandah, allowing wonderful views of the forest canopy of the National Park.

Inside the spacious cottages you will find comfortable beds, a well appointed en suite bathroom with flushing toilet and a hot shower and also some rooms with bath tubs. An elevated lounge area, complete with bar and dining facilities, offers a cozy, comfortable environment, to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.

Engagi Lodge in Bwindi is a modern lodge in a breathtaking setting offering stunning views over the forest canopy. The lodge is situated in a large tract of land contiguous to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and runs from the main road to the Park Headquarters down to the Munyaga river. The lodge has been built using local materials and a local workforce.

It is constructed from rocks found in and around the site and eucalyptus trees while the rooms are thatched from banana fibre sourced from local farmers. The lodge consists of just 8 en-suite cottages, spaced out and hidden in the foliage.

Each cottage has either double or twin beds, a bathroom with flushing toilets and hot and cold running water. All have private verandahs where guests can enjoy their morning tea or coffee as they watch out over the forest canopy.

Bwindi Safari Lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest, home to gorillas. The lodge has recently been completely refurbished and now offers unequalled comfort and style. Eight bandas overlook the forest canopy, each with a private terrace from which guests can watch birds and monkeys in the tree tops.

Each ensuite stone bathroom consists of double sinks, hot running showers, low flushing toilets and the same unique, stylish décor. The main lodge building also maximizes on the beautiful views of the forest canopy, with both open and covered terraces providing optimum viewing platforms facing the forest.

A cozy fireside bar and lounge area enables guests to enjoy a drink while swapping stories of their gorilla tracking experiences

As the only concessionaire luxury camp within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the perfect base from which to track the park's most famous resident - the mountain gorilla. The main area features a comfortable lounge and bar area as well as the main dining area while the mini spa offers a wide selection of treatments.

Located within the National Park, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves.

For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Mahogany Springs offers privacy and serenity blended with optimal comfort in a spectacular setting. At Mahogany Springs it is the little touches that make the big difference, from the tiny details in the design of the lodge through to the unrivalled service levels provided by the highly trained management team.

All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are suites. These suites are spacious with large double doors and beautiful windows. Each suite has its own private terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding area. All suites have large en suite bathrooms with open terracotta shower.

For added comfort and peace of mind all the suites have an advanced mosquito net system that wraps around the entire area of the beds.

Silverback Lodge is perched on high, atop the valley overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The view is absolutely stunning and the best place to enjoy après-tracking cocktails.

Bird watching and sometimes primate viewing is possible right from the front door of your room. They have 12 rooms. The rooms are a bit small, but they are sufficient and affordable. The view however will make up for it; it's without a doubt the best view in Buhoma.

Located at the entrance to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma Community Restcamp gives outdoor enthusiasts a taste of safari-style living and is an excellent base camp for gorilla tracking as well as observing the many endemic bird species that inhabit the region.

This pleasant and well-kept camp provides guests several lodging options such as bandas, self-contained safari tents, dormitory style accommodations, and leveled terraces for those with camping equipment.

The camp has an open-fronted restaurant where guests can enjoy exceptional views of the magnificent forest. It's a basic camp providing a comfortable bed.

The main lodge feels like someplace else – soaring ceilings, massive exposed wooden beams, big picture windows with endless views of treetops, volcanoes and mountains. It feels like a ski chalet in the Alps or a stone palace in the Rocky Mountains. But with the gentle and warm welcome, the quiet dedication of your personal butler and the smiles on the faces of virtually all the staff, this can only be in Uganda.

Built of local volcanic stone, every cottage has a large sitting room with fireplace, vast overstuffed armchairs, and hand-woven carpets. Each individual cottage features the work of one of Uganda’s most respected artists (we call them the ‘Clouds 9’). Their work has been so highly regarded by guests that they have commissioned their own pieces and now the work of these artists graces the walls of homes and offices in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and London.

Situated between Mgahinga and Bwindi Nationalparks and Kisoro – you will find a place full of inspiration and enjoyment called Chameleon Hill Lodge. Located on the shores of one of East Africa’s most beautiful lakes – Lake Mutanda, you will enjoy spectacular views across the lake with its islands and surrounding hills.

In the backdrop the Virunga Vulcanoes greet you. You have arrived. The “arty” design of the lodge has mainly been influenced by the location of the site itself. The most important element is undoubtedly the breathtaking view! The lodge and every single Chalet are positioned in a way that the view across the lake and volcanoes is unobstructed at all times.

Mutanda Lake Resort offers one of the best views in Uganda! Perched on a peninsula in Lake Mutanda, isolated in the shadow of the Virunga Mountain Range, this lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a very unique corner of the country.

Their cuisine is listed amongst the best in Uganda. Situated between Kisoro town, Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks the Resort makes a perfect base for a gorilla trekking, volcano hikers, bird lovers as well for those looking for a secluded magical place in nature.

Don’t forget to take your chance to dip in the lake as its Bilharzia free, so safe to swim, peddle board or canoe amongst the locals going about their daily business on the lake! The sunset scenes are spectacular so make sure to be on one of the verandas (with a sundowner drink in hand) at that time.

Gorilla Safari Lodge comprises of 8 cottages with two of these being double-roomed family units for people traveling together. All rooms view Bwindi Forest.

The discreetly serviced and superbly appointed cottages have a wonderful setting to relax and unwind and each room has its own en suite bathroom, with hot and cold water, as well as solar lights and a cozy fireplace.

It is the ideal base from which to trek the Nshongi group of Gorillas. The lodge is locally owned and managed.

Located on the border of the impenetrable forest and set on a steep slope the lodge has a truly unique setting. Imagine waking up with the sounds of the forest, having your cup of coffee or tea on you private terrace, experiencing the forest coming alive and the mist mysteriously giving way for a lush jungle.

Gorilla Valley Lodge consists of 12 en-suite rooms, built on a steep slope, ensuring the best views on Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. All rooms have a private terrace from where to experience the splender of the forest.

This is the perfect place to stay with a family or group of friends. One Minute South Island Villa is situated on Bulago Island just one minute south of the equator. The residence is on 20 private acres offering seven bedrooms with serene island views.

The entire property is rented out to group and no individual rooms are available. Relax in the cliff top infinity swimming pool or spend the day on the deserted golden beaches. Take part in Talapia fishing from the jetty and enjoy nature walks while spotting over 300 bird species. Meals are prepared by the internationally trained chef, Bosco.

Pineapple Bay is the only full-service lodge on the 500-acre (202-ha) Bulago Island where tropical forests and sweeping grasslands combine with rocky cliffs which look over sandy beaches.

The resort is built & furnished with locally made materials and the 8 cottages feature unique Lamu beds and fantastic views. A lovely pool that looks into the lake with lounge beds and a bar make this the perfect way to enjoy Lake Victoria.

Located on the fore-front white sand beaches of the Ssese Islands, Brovad Sands Lodge is the a great beach getaway on the Ssese islands, providing the finest first-class beach accommodation that blends well with the traditional hospitality of the native Ssese Islands.

Enjoy the exclusive setting and unique lifestyle at Brovad Sands Lodge an amazing Ssese Islands resort beach hotel. Picture the gorgeous rich airy gardens, the precious artwork, the exotic décor as well as the white sand beach.

Lagoon Resort is located just outside Kampala on a peninsula in Lake Victoria. It can be a perfect place to relax at the end of your tour and can be reached by 25-minute boat ride from Munyonyo marina just south of Kampala.

The resort is located in a large bay, giving visitors a wonderful view of Lake Victoria, as well as making the resort home to a many birds, and some cheeky monkeys too. There is a swimming pool as well.

Your visit to Lagoon Resort will make you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and you'll return home refreshed and relaxed.

Gorilla Friends Resort & Campsite is a nice budget accommodation conveniently located for tracking Bitukura and Oruzongo gorilla groups. Indeed, the Ruhija briefing point is only 500m from the campsite. The campsite has furnished safari tents, a restaurant and bar.

The tents and restaurant overlook the deep forested valleys making ideal places to relax and observe the nearby wildlife. The camp shop offers local tourism products offered by the different groups within the area.

This would be our pick for your Ruhija accommodation. Bakiga is a non-profit lodge in Ruhija : the heart of Bwindi Forest, Uganda. They offer 2 nice twin tents and 2 family Cabins, all self-contained with ensuite bathrooms. Bakiga Lodge is part of Bakiga Community Project, a registered NGO in Uganda and a registered charity in the UK.

They work across Kabale to help communities access water. As such, all profits of Bakiga Lodge are used to finance the water projects. Bakiga Lodge is just a five minute drive to the Ruhija Gorilla trekking meeting point and from the start of birding guided walks. With stunning views across the valley onto Bwindi forest, the lodge is an ideal location to base your Gorilla trekking or bird viewing tour.

Bird Nest is located at the main land on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi and is by far the best lodge around Lake Bunyonyi. This part of the lake is not perfect for swimming, but the swimming pool makes up for that. The lodge offers spacious rooms, great views over the lake and a cozy restaurant known for its great food.

Heritage Lodge is located on an island in Lake Bunyonyi. The lodge offers nice accommodation in self contained safari tents on high pillars, each with a private balcony. Unfortunately, the many eucalyptus trees block most of the views, but this is made up by the friendly staff, great food and cozy restaurant.

From this lodge you will have the best view over Lake Bunyonyi compared to any other option. High up on a ridge overlooking Lake Bunyonyi, the eleven self-contained cottages are arranged around a central lodge building, where guests can enjoy the tasty dishes in our restaurant or relax and take in the truly breathtaking view. The rooms are well located, but rather simple and the food will do, but do not expect too much.

On the lake shores of popular Lake Bunyonyi, Crater Bay cottages offers a base to explore the beautiful surrounding nature and fun activities on and around the lake. Here you find a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the spectacular landscape, especially at the small dock right on the lake you will enjoy a very serene environment with plenty to look at. The lake-view cottages have private toilet and bathroom facilities and cozy gardens where you can sit and read a book, enjoy a picnic or listen to the many birds singing.

Rwakobo Rock is the ultimate place to breath in the essence of wild Uganda. This lodge’s aim it to ensure responsible tourism in every way. The secluded and peaceful retreat has spacious private cottages which are strategically placed around the hill to ensure a magical sunset view.

The cottages celebrate the natural lines of surrounding wilderness, providing comfort and luxury in an eco-friendly way. The zebras, warthogs, impalas and bushbucks often gather around the lodge to drink water beneath the dining area.

At night you can sit at the campfire while enjoying the beautiful starlit sky or hang around in the restaurant with an dining area overlooking an expanse of rock that borders the park.

Mihingo Lodge absolutely one of the most wondeful lodges in Uganda! Each luxury tented room is nestled on a private piece of the lodge's property, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquil environment in complete seclusion. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops.

The main dining area is a large thatched structure built of rocks, the wood of dead weathered olive trees found on the land, and native grasses.

Below the dining area, an infinity swimming pool stretches out from the rocks and seems to disappear into the vast landscape beyond. From the dining and pool area, guests can enjoy the view of a westward oriented valley and its stunning evening sunsets over Lake Mburo National Park.

Eagles Nest is located just outside Lake Mburo N.P. on the top of a hill with great views over the park and is often visited by bush buck and zebra. It has a large restaurant with seats overlooking the park. The safari tents are simple with two single beds, a private eco toilet, and simple shower with hot water on request.

Bushara Island is a wonderful accommodation in Lake Bunyonyi. Accommodation and restaurant are simple, but the view is great, and the food is amazingly good! The island is full of trees, scrubs and flowers, which attract many colorful birds. If simple accommodation is not a problem for you, we recommend this place. All profits go to the local community.