Uganda Recommended Accommodations List
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/