Must-see hotels in Southwestern Uganda

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sawasawa Guest House

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by a friendly team, low-key Sawasawa is popular with volunteers and NGOs. It makes an excellent budget choice with sparkling rooms decked in matching…

  • Gorilla Mist Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    A solid midrange lodge with views of hilly surrounds from its stilted thatched-roof cottages and decked-out tents with hardwood furniture and carpets…

  • Eagles Nest Lake Mburo

    Southwestern Uganda

    Up the top of an impossibly steep hill outside the park, this Dutch-owned lodge has memorable views out to Mburo's distant plains and lakes. Tented safari…

  • Silverback Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    With lovely mountain views and enjoyable al fresco dining, Silverback proves to be a relaxing destination. Service is attentive but, for the price, rooms…

  • Gorilla Valley Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Gorilla Valley delivers the complete Bwindi experience: spectacular forest views, atmospheric bar and well-priced rooms with a rustic simplicity that one…

  • Mucha Bistro & Guesthouse

    Southwestern Uganda

    This German-Bulgarian–owned hotel has small but stylish rooms around a concrete courtyard. Its smart bistro is also a winner. Its flagship lodge is based…

  • Kimbla-Mantana Lake Mburo Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    A classy camp offering luxury tents with commanding views of Lake Mburo (and sunsets behind the hills) available right from the hammocks on the big…

  • Afritastic Planet Ruigo

    Southwestern Uganda

    This tiny refuge from the world sits right on the shore of Lake Kasenda looking up at the steep hills on the other side. Considering how few people come…

  • UWA Campgrounds

    Southwestern Uganda

    Although the facilities are rustic, the setting is superb, making Mweya a great place to pitch a tent. Campsite 3, the main one, has little shade but is…

  • Lake Kifuruka Eco-Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Located 2km southwest of Rwaihamba this camp's log-cabin bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are basic but clean, and proceeds go to funding local schools. It’s…

  • Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by Rwenzori Trekking Services, this scenic and peaceful option is in Kyanjuki just above Kilembe, 12km outside Kasese, and is a perfect starting point…

  • Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    An intimate little family-run place on the lake’s south shore with five bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and an excellent campground. With a beautiful garden…

  • UWA Guesthouses & Cottages

    Southwestern Uganda

    In an effort to provide more affordable accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park, UWA has acquired a range of properties along Mweya. The pick are…

  • Rwonyo Rest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    UWA's accommodation at the park headquarters has camping, simple bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and safari tents on wooden platforms, all with shared…

  • Ruboni Community Campsite

    Southwestern Uganda

    This community-run place down the road from Nyakalengija is at the base of the hill just outside the park boundary, with an attractive setting and…

  • Nshongi Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Right on the forest's edge, this simple but delightful camp has flat tent sites and dark mud-brick bandas (thatched-roofed huts) with paraffin lamps and…

  • UWA Campsite & Bandas

    Southwestern Uganda

    A blissfully remote set-up with two basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and a canteen serving local dishes (USh25,000). There are two lovely campsites on…

  • Chimps' Nest

    Southwestern Uganda

    Popular for its night-time wildlife walks, this lodge has very affordable basic rooms (don't mind the toilet three inches off the floor) and charming…

  • Mutanda Eco-Community Centre

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by the local community, these rickety stilted cabins (number 4 and 5 have excellent lake views) and grassy campground sit on the fringes of farmland…

  • Kwanzi

    Southwestern Uganda

    In a cool fuchsia corner building, this chilled-out guesthouse has very friendly staff and simple concrete rooms priced for the budget traveller. Beds…

  • Tinka's Homestay

    Southwestern Uganda

    Tinka's rambling house is a relaxed, family atmosphere with just two guest rooms. It's 6km from Kibale HQ, right near the visitor centre of Bigodi Wetland…

  • Savannah Resort Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Located 4km outside Kihihi near the airstrip, this pleasant hotel has a mix of comfortable rooms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) in a peaceful location…

  • Bwindi Backpackers

    Southwestern Uganda

    Colourful and dilapidated, Bwindi Backpackers offers rare budget digs on the south side of the park. Basic, dark rooms have thick blankets and mosquito…

  • Hotel Margherita

    Southwestern Uganda

    Though it once had a pedigree, Hotel Margherita’s long-silent corridors and faded '70s decor make you feel like you’re stepping on to the set of The…

  • UWA Campsites

    Southwestern Uganda

    There are three campsites, but most opt for the attractive Lakeside Camp 2, 1.25km from park headquarters. It also has the scenic Lakeside Restaurant. If…

  • Bumaga Campsite

    Southwestern Uganda

    Bumaga is a pleasant, grassy campsite on the edge of the forest with several bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and a campsite with showers and latrines. There…

  • Amajambere Iwacu Community Campground

    Southwestern Uganda

    Right at the park's gate, this friendly and extremely peaceful camp – set up and run by the local community – has a variety of rooms with nice verandas…

  • Gorilla Safari Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    This high-end lodge features solar-powered lodge cottages with claw-foot bath, petal-strewn bed and fireplace. However, it does seem somewhat less…

  • Villa Katwe

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by Robin and Wycliffe, a fun young Dutch-Ugandan couple (who are a good source of travel info), this chilled-out guesthouse has a homely atmosphere…

  • UWA Campsite

    Southwestern Uganda

    This pleasant campsite is enclosed by rainforest, but offers some attractive grass on which to pitch your tent. There are showers and toilets on-site and…

  • Arcadia Cottages

    Southwestern Uganda

    Near but not right on the lake, this camp features bright, attractive cottages that are a melange of concrete, canvas, wood and thatch. Half and full…

  • Kasenyi Wild Game Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Given its location close to the prime wildlife-viewing area, these well-spaced thatched bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are good value. It can feel a little…

  • Kingfisher Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    This little compound of whitewashed and thatched-roof towers is a tad dated but it's well priced and has memorable Queen Elizabeth vistas. Rooms are…

  • Masaka Backpackers

    Southwestern Uganda

    This fun, friendly place 4.5km south of town has a rural feel and a helpful owner. It can arrange visits to the Nabajjuzi Wetlands and organise village…

  • Golden Monkey Guesthouse

    Southwestern Uganda

    Friendly and welcoming, Golden Monkey is a decent budget choice with restaurant. It also runs Virunga Adventure Tours, and can arrange trips across Uganda…

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