Uganda Recommended Accommodations List

Semliki Safari Lodge (Uganda)

Uganda is gifted by nature in terms of wildlife, birdlife, scenery and beautiful weather. All around the country, there are several accommodations specially situated to cater to the needs of each and every traveler. At Magic Safaris, we have taken time to visit these and select those that fit within our vision.

The list here below is of those accommodations that have passed our inspection and meet the needs and standards of our clients and we have worked with these properties for many years now.

Based on our experience with these properties and feedback from our clients, here are is how we rate these accommodations:

BUDGET - 2 Star (**): Fair to Good quality in the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care.

STANDARD - 3 Star (***): Good to Very Good quality in the overall standard of finishing, service and guest care.

HIGH-END:
4 Star (****): Superior (excellent) comfort and quality with high standard of furnishings, service and guest care.

5 Star (*****): Exceptional quality and luxurious accommodation (matching best international standards).

See our videos about the recommended accommodations

Entebbe:

Budget

Airport Guesthouse**: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/airport-guest-house/
Papyrus Guesthouse**: https://www.papyrusguesthouse.com/

Standard

Karibu Guesthouse***: http://karibuguesthouse.com/
The Boma***:https://www.boma.co.ug/

High-end

No.5 Boutique Hotel****: https://www.hotelnumber5.com/
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa*****: https://www.serenahotels.com/serenalakevictoria/en/default.html

Kampala

Standard

Cassia Lodge***: http://cassialodge.com/

High-end

Kampala Serena Hotel*****: https://www.serenahotels.com/serenakampala/en/default.html

Kidepo

Standard

Kidepo Savannah Lodge***: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/kidepo-savannah-lodge/

High-end

Apoka Lodge****: https://www.wildplacesafrica.com/our-lodges-camps/apoka/

Murchison Falls NP

Budget

Fort Murchison**: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/fort-murchison/

Standard

Murchison River Lodge***: https://www.murchisonriverlodge.com/
Pakuba Safari Lodge***: https://pakubasafarilodge.com/

High-end

Bakers Lodge****: https://www.wildfrontiers.com/bakers-lodge/the-lodge/
Paraa Safari Lodge****: https://paraalodge.com/
Chobe Safari Lodge****: https://chobelodgeuganda.com/

Hoima

Standard

Bugoma Jungle Lodge***: https://www.ugandajunglelodges.com/bugoma-jungle-lodge

Kibale Forest NP

Budget

Rwenzori View Guesthouse**: https://www.ruwenzoriview.com/

Standard

Kibale Forest Camp***: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/kibale-forest-camp/
Isunga Lodge***: https://isungalodge.com/

High-end

Primate Lodge****: https://ugandalodges.com/primate/
Kyaninga Lodge****: https://www.kyaningalodge.com/
Papaya Lake Lodge****: https://papayalakelodge.com/
Ndali Lodge*****:https://www.ndalilodge.com/

Semliki NP

High-end

Semliki Safari Lodge**: https://www.wildplacesafrica.com/our-lodges-camps/semliki/

Mweya

Budget

Bush Lodge**: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/the-bush-lodge/

Standard

Mazike Valley Lodge***: https://www.mazikelodge.com/
Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge***: https://www.ihambasafarilodge.com/
Marafiki Safari Lodge***: http://www.marafikisafaris.com/?LMCL=vYaIUe

High-end

Mweya Safari Lodge****: https://mweyalodge.com/
Kyambura Gorge Lodge*****: https://volcanoessafaris.com/kyambura-gorge-lodge-uganda/
Katara Lodge****: http://www.kataralodge.com/

Ishasha

Standard

Ishasha Jungle Lodge***:https://www.ugandajunglelodges.com/ishasha-jungle-lodge
Enjojo Lodge***: http://www.enjojolodge.com/

High-end

Ishasha Wilderness Camp****: https://www.wildfrontiers.com/ishahsa-wilderness-camp/introduction/

Buhoma

Standard

Silverback Lodge***: https://silverbacklodge.com/
Engagi Lodge***: https://www.engagilodge.com/

High-end

Buhoma Lodge****: https://www.wildfrontiers.com/buhoma-lodge/
Bwindi Lodge****: https://volcanoessafaris.com/bwindi-lodge-uganda/
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp*****: https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/uganda-camps-gorilla-forest
Mahogany Springs****: http://www.mahoganysprings.com/

Rushaga/Nkuringo/Mgahinga 

Budget

Travelers Rest Hotel**: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/travellers-rest-hotel/

Standard

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge***: https://www.mountaingorillalodge.com/
Mutanda Lake Resort***: https://www.mutandalakeresort.com/
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge***: https://www.lakemulehesafarilodge.com/
Chameleon Hill***: https://chameleonhill.com/

High-end

Mt. Gahinga Lodge****: https://volcanoessafaris.com/mount-gahinga-lodge-uganda/
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge****: https://www.wildplacesafrica.com/our-lodges-camps/clouds/

Note: Rushaga and Nkuringo are gorilla families located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable NP. A client staying at any of the above facilities may trek gorillas in any of the 2 families.

Mount Gahinga Lodge is located at the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla NP. Here, there is one habituated gorilla family (Nyakagezi). For residents of this lodge, this is the nearest family to trek.

Lake Bunyonyi

Budget

Bunyonyi Overland Camp**: https://www.bunyonyioverland.com/

Standard

BirdNest***: https://www.birdnestatbunyonyi.com/

Lake Mburo

Budget

Eagles Nest**: https://naturelodgesuganda.com/eagles-nest/

Standard

Rwakobo Rock***: https://www.rwakoborock.com/
Mantana Lake Mburo Camp***: https://www.lakemburocamp.com/

High-end

Mihingo Lodge****: https://mihingo-lodge.com/

Room Bakers Lodge (Murchison Falls Uganda)
Terrace Bakers Lodge (Murchison)
Bathroom Bakers (Murchsion Falls Uganda)
Outside view Bwindi Lodge  (Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Double room Bwindi Lodge (Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Living Bwindi Lodge (Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Drone view Buhoma Lodge (Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
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