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Places to stay on safari

Safari Lodges and Camps in Uganda and Rwanda

Wake beside a forest, settle into a safari camp or take time overlooking a lake. Find a stay that fits your route, comfort preferences and the experiences bringing you to East Africa.

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Mountain Gorilla View Lodge in Rwanda
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Rwanda
A stay that fits the journey

Start with Location, Then Comfort

Your lodge affects more than where you sleep. It shapes the drive to a morning briefing, the time available between activities and how easily you can return for a break.

This selection covers forest, wildlife and lakeside stays in Uganda and Rwanda. Tell us which destinations you are visiting, your preferred room arrangements and what matters most during your stay.

Forests, wildlife parks and lakes

Uganda Safari Lodges and Camps

Combine different settings along your route, from a simple camp to a private forest cottage.

Murchison Falls National Park

Red Chilli Rest Camp

A straightforward camp option for travellers who want to spend more of the day exploring the park. Accommodation includes furnished safari tents and bandas, alongside camping.

  • Stay style Simple camp accommodation
  • Room choice Private or shared bathrooms, depending on the unit
  • Consider it for A Murchison Falls safari with a modest accommodation budget
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Murchison Falls National Park

Sambiya River Lodge

Set inside the park in a valley above the Sambiya River, this lodge offers cottages and bungalows with garden and woodland surroundings. A swimming pool adds time to relax between outings.

  • Stay style Cottage and bungalow lodge
  • Setting Gardens and open woodland inside the park
  • Consider it for Travellers wanting lodge facilities between safari activities
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Kibale National Park

Primate Lodge Kibale

Forest cottages place you close to the starting area for chimpanzee activities. The forest setting makes this a strong option when Kibale is a main focus of your holiday.

  • Stay style Private forest cottages
  • Setting Within Kibale Forest
  • Consider it for Chimpanzee tracking or habituation visits
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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

A natural setting beside the Kazinga Channel, with bandas and tented accommodation. Room categories differ, so specify whether a private bathroom is essential when discussing your stay.

  • Stay style Bandas and safari tents
  • Setting Kazinga Channel area
  • Consider it for Game drives and channel boat trips
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Buhoma, Bwindi

Engagi Lodge

Engagi’s en-suite cottages overlook the forest canopy near Buhoma. Private verandas and a small collection of cottages suit travellers looking for a quieter forest stay.

  • Stay style En-suite cottages
  • Setting Forest edge in the Buhoma area
  • Consider it for Gorilla trekking with a Buhoma permit
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Lake Bunyonyi

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

An elevated lakeside-area stay overlooking Lake Bunyonyi and its islands. Consider it when you want time for the scenery and a slower break within a southwestern Uganda journey.

  • Stay style Lodge accommodation
  • Setting Hillside above Lake Bunyonyi
  • Consider it for Lake views and a pause between longer journeys
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Lake Bunyonyi scenery in southwestern Uganda
Leave time to enjoy the setting

More Than an Overnight Stop

A lodge is easier to enjoy when you have time to use it. Consider a longer stay where the setting matters to you, rather than arriving late and leaving before breakfast.

Tell us if a lake view, a forest veranda or an afternoon by the pool is part of the holiday you want. We can discuss where to allow that time within your route.

Volcanoes and wildlife country

Rwanda Safari Lodges and Camps

Match a Volcanoes-area lodge to your trekking plans, or include a tented stay in Akagera.

Kinigi, Volcanoes region

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

A lodge in the Kinigi area near Volcanoes National Park. Its position makes it an option for travellers planning gorilla trekking and other activities in the surrounding highlands.

  • Stay style Mountain lodge
  • Setting Volcanoes region near Musanze
  • Consider it for A trekking-focused Rwanda visit
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Kinigi, Volcanoes region

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

Private cottages with fireplaces provide a base near the park headquarters. The lodge uses locally sourced materials, including bamboo, in its construction and furnishings.

  • Stay style Private cottage lodge
  • Setting Near Volcanoes National Park
  • Consider it for Gorilla and golden monkey trekking visits
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Akagera National Park

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

En-suite tents sit among trees beside Lake Ihema, with wooden walkways leading through the lodge. This is a lakeside tented stay for the wildlife part of a Rwanda safari.

  • Stay style En-suite tented lodge
  • Setting Lake Ihema in southern Akagera
  • Consider it for Combining a wildlife stay with a wider Rwanda journey
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The details that matter

How to Choose Your Safari Accommodation

Look at the room and location together. A lodge name alone does not tell you how the stay will fit your trip.

Match the Activity Location

For Bwindi, match the lodge to your trekking sector. For other parks, check the drive to your briefing, boat departure or planned game-drive area.

Confirm the Room Type

Ask about twin beds, family rooms, bathrooms and the route between your room and the dining area. Mention steps or walking difficulties before booking.

Check What Is Included

Confirm meals, drinks, transfers and activities in your quotation. A lodge booking does not automatically include park entry or trekking permits.

Before you book

Safari Lodge and Camp FAQs

Can I mix different accommodation styles?

Yes. You can combine simple camps with more spacious lodges. Tell us where accommodation matters most so your preferences can guide the selection.

Does every safari tent have a private bathroom?

No. Some tents have en-suite facilities and others use shared bathroom blocks. Confirm the exact room category rather than relying on the camp’s general description.

Should I book my gorilla permit or lodge first?

Plan them together. Your permit location affects where you should stay, especially in Bwindi. Check both before finalising either part of the visit.

Can you help arrange family accommodation?

Yes. Send the number of adults, children’s ages and your preferred sleeping arrangements. Family units and additional beds need to be checked with each property.

Are these the only lodges you can arrange?

No. This is a selected guide. Share a property you already have in mind, or describe the setting and comfort level you want.

Can I request accessible accommodation?

Tell us the specific assistance you need, including steps, bathroom access and walking distances. We can ask properties about the suitability of particular rooms.

Are activities included in a lodge stay?

It depends on the booking. Your quotation should show which activities and transfers are included, along with any permits or park charges.

What information should I send when enquiring?

Include your dates, destinations, group size, room preferences and accommodation budget. Mention any dietary or mobility needs and the activities already planned.

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Share your route and the kind of accommodation you enjoy. We can help match lodges and camps to your activities, travel dates and room needs.

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