Must-see hotels in Uganda

  • Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Of the most atmospheric of Bwindi's luxury lodges, this one is tucked within the park's boundaries. Its eight sumptuous safari tents have mahogany…

  • Mucha

    Southwestern Uganda

    While the idea of slick modern hotel rooms in such a pastoral setting is confounding, Mucha pulls it off. Choose between volcano views or creek-side rooms…

  • Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Opened in 2016, this gorgeous lodge features stilted cottages sloped above the valley floor. Rooms feature African design accents, woven ceilings and…

  • Mweya Safari Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Queen Elizabeth's iconic, classic safari lodge has a commanding location with excellent views over Lake Edward and Kazinga Channel, with herds of hippos…

  • Hairy Lemon

    Jinja

    Situated 15km downstream from the rafting starting point, Hairy Lemon's isolated location on a small island makes it the perfect getaway retreat. More…

  • Nile River Explorers Campsite

    Jinja

    The most popular place to stay at Bujagali, this attractive camp is set on a grassy site with sensational river views. There's a good mix of budget rooms,…

  • Chobe Safari Lodge

    Uganda

    Isolated on the far-eastern reaches of the park, renovations have returned Chobe – one of Murchison's original 1950s lodges – to its former splendour. Its…

  • Jacaranda Hilltop Guesthouse

    Southwestern Uganda

    Immersed within the tea plantations, this atmospheric colonial guesthouse is located inside the former residence of the tea-estate manager. Its simple…

  • Red Chilli Rest Camp

    Uganda

    With good tours and buoyant staff, this is the most popular budget option in Murchison. Basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are good value though not…

  • Simba Safari Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Just outside the northern sector of the park, Simba is a good budget camp popular with many tour groups. Rooms are spotless with canopy beds and stone…

  • Le Bougainviller

    Kampala

    A slice of the Mediterranean in Africa, Le Bougainviller’s 20 sleek rooms are split across two gorgeous buildings sharing a courtyard. The best rooms have…

  • Nile Safari Lodge

    Uganda

    For a room with a view, Nile Safari is the pick of the lot, with each of its stilted cottages featuring superb Victoria Nile outlooks from private…

  • Buhoma Community Rest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Next door to the park headquarters, this rustic but pleasant camp is Bwindi's most popular budget option, looking directly out to lush forest. Bandas …

  • Makindye Country Club

    Kampala

    Formerly a members-only club for US embassy staff, Makindye Country Club is now under British management and open for all. The eclectic mix of rooms, all…

  • Rwakobo Rock

    Southwestern Uganda

    It may officially be outside the park, but you'll feel well and truly immersed within this eco lodging with soaring Mburo views from its namesake rock…

  • Kibale Forest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    This welcoming and atmospheric camp sits deep in the forest with monkeys and birdlife. There are deluxe safari tents with stone floors and porches, solar…

  • Lake Chahafi Resort

    Southwestern Uganda

    Located 15km outside Kisoro off the road to the Rwanda border, these cottages offer a great hideaway by the lake. There are plenty of activities including…

  • @The River

    Southwestern Uganda

    This quintessential Queen Elizabeth experience has a great riverside location, stilted bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and good guiding. While its vibe and…

  • Murchison Tree House

    Uganda

    This new locally owned lodge on 18 hectacres occupies some cool real estate at the end of the road on a breezy riverside spot. The tree house is actually…

  • Banda Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    The Danish owners of Cafe Frikadellen run this peaceful hillside guesthouse. It has a resort feel with smart, very affordable bandas (thatched-roofed huts…

  • Clouds Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    A joint project with the Uganda Safari Company, African Wildlife Foundation, International Gorilla Conservation Programme and the local community, this…

  • Masindi Hotel

    Uganda

    Built in 1923 by East Africa Railways and Harbours Company, Uganda’s reportedly oldest hotel has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Katharine Hepburn…

  • Miika Eco Resort

    Uganda

    An ambitious project years in the making, this sprawling campus has gorgeous landscaped grounds. Business travellers and NGO employees take up some of the…

  • Boomu Women's Group

    Uganda

    Just outside the Kichumbanyobo gate, the simple bandas (thatched-roofed huts) here are run by local women and offer an insight in to how rural Ugandans…

  • Gorilla Conservation Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    A fantastic newer budget camp set up by the community, here you get sweeping views of Bwindi from its bucolic hilltop location above Buhoma. Accommodation…

  • White Horse Inn

    Southwestern Uganda

    Set on five grassy acres on the outskirts of town, this faded colonial hotel (built 1937) has hosted many a visiting dignitary, including Jimmy Carter and…

  • Bakiga Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by an NGO that protects local springs and constructs water projects, Bakiga Lodge offers terrific value with its mix of stilted log cabins and safari…

  • Kasenyi Safari Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    This friendly American-Ugandan-owned luxury lodge features beautiful thatched tented-cottages with king-size canopy beds, decks and loungers with views to…

  • Sandton Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Kasese's answer to the Sheraton is this immaculate hotel built around two courtyards. There are small, pleasant rooms and car rental. But best of all, the…

  • Mt Elgon Hotel

    Eastern Uganda

    A colonial-era stalwart with modern flair, rooms here are spacious and quite plush. Amenities include a sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and minigolf. It’s…

  • Fairway Hotel

    Kampala

    Overlooking a golf course, this older property is midway through major renovations. The lobby betrays some gaudy and glittery roots but refurbished rooms…

  • Rushaga Gorilla Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    This budget and midrange option hits a rare price point for Bwindi and proves both comfortable and economical. Safari tents with decks are lovely, but the…

  • Kara-Tunga Guesthouse & Cafe

    Uganda

    Rolling out a warm welcome, this mango-coloured guesthouse is run by the same-name tour company. If you came here to understand the culture, this is a…

  • Igongo Country Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Away from the bustle of the centre, this comfortable hotel behind the cultural centre is a good choice if you want to overnight around Mbarara. The 52…

  • Semliki Safari Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    One of the first luxury lodges in Uganda, with eight luxury tents set under bandas (thatched-roofed huts), all with sumptuous Persian carpets and four…

  • Surjio's

    Jinja

    Relaxed Surjio's has a pleasant garden set away from town near the edge of the Nile. Pricier rooms are spacious with polished blonde-wood floors, high…

  • Casa Del Turista

    Eastern Uganda

    This friendly guesthouse is a relaxed place to hang out, with a great on-site cafe, spotless dorms and private rooms with a dash of style and en suite…

  • Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort

    Southwestern Uganda

    One of Bwindi's best-value options for budget travellers, here you can pitch a tent, use one of theirs, go for a room or – best of all – the tented rooms…

  • Ntoroko Game Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Sitting directly on the shores of Lake Albert these ample thatched-roof tented camps have wooden floors, some claw-foot tubs and patios overlooking the…

  • Serena Hotel

    Kampala

    Aimed at the business traveller, this sprawling luxury hotel set in 17-acre grounds full of streams and ponds has undergone a massive multimillion-dollar…

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