Luxury accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s oldest and second-largest national park. The park is in the Southwestern part of the country and is one of the most visited parks. The park boasts a wide range of wildlife species including plants, primates, birdlife, game, and others.
Some of the Luxury Lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
This lodge is on the edge of the Kyambura Gorge (home of habituated chimpanzees) which sits outside of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It has an impressive main area, high ceilings, and cozy corners for reading and relaxing. The lodge also has stunning views all around. In addition, there are exciting activities as well such as chimpanzee trekking inside the Kyambura gorge. You can also partake in wildlife walks, and visiting community projects and coffee plantations.
The lodge has beautiful rooms, and well-kept paths through the gardens. Additionally, the lodge’s bandas are spacious and impressive, with open-plan bedrooms with day beds. There’s also a lounge area and private veranda overlooking the forest, huge en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and so on.
In addition, the service is amazing. For instance, receptions lead you to and from your room. Also, if you request a morning wake-up call, a staff member wakes you up by singing a beautiful song.
Some of the other facilities provided include; a swimming pool, restaurant, well-stocked bar, Wi-Fi, a sitting lounge, and laundry services.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Ishasha Wilderness camp
This is a Luxury accommodation facility in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is in Ishasha, the Southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This sector is famous for tree-climbing lions which you can spot in the branches of the large fig trees. We can also see elephant herds, and buffaloes (which enjoy grazing on the banks). Additionally, you see black-and-white colobus monkeys and velvet monkeys swinging from the trees above in this sector. One can see the elephants through the camp.
The camp has an authentic safari feel to it with canvased tents, hot bucket showers, and intimate communal dining in the main mess area.
Luxurious Stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
About layout, the main area of the camp is under canvas and comprises a lounge area. This area has large sofas, an African coffee table, books, and warm colors. There’s also a dining area and a tea/coffee section. The rooms are very cozy and are off one side of the main area. They spread out along a walkway, offering views of the Ntungwe River.
In addition, the rooms are made of canvas, they have large beds (double and twin). They also have en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and bucket showers. The rooms also have a veranda area outside with a table and chairs overlooking the river.
At this camp, game drives around the Ishasha sector are available. During these game drives, one can see the various animal and bird species.
Other services include; sundowners (dinner in the bush while watching the sunset). You can also have bush breakfasts and community tours/visits/wildlife walks.
Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya Safari Lodge is one of the Luxury accommodation facilities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The facility is located within the heart of the park in the Mweya peninsular. It has the best views of the Rwenzori Mountains, Rift Valley, and Kazinga Channel which joins Lake Edward and Lake George.
There are various facilities at this lodge. These include the presidential cottage, the Rwenzori family cottage, the Queen’s cottage, suites, deluxe rooms, standard rooms, the royal family cottage, and luxury tents.
It also offers services and amenities such as a swimming pool and business center. The lodge also has a restaurant and cuisine with special barbecues. You can also watch performances by traditional dancers. There’s a gift shop, conference facilities, Tembo bar, and Mweya Information Centre.
Cozy stay at Mweya Safari Lodge
Katara Lodge
This lodge consists of 8 luxury thatch cottages with one being a family cottage. Each cottage was designed using local materials which are portrayed by the wooden floors, grass thatched roofs, and canvas which can be folded to get a better view of the beautiful environment. Additionally, each room has a double bed, a poster star bed (with wheels), a bathroom, and a romantic roll-tap bath for couples.
Other facilities at this lodge include; a swimming pool, a fully stocked bar, a dining area, a restaurant, laundry services, and free WI-FI.
Katara Lodge
Jacana safari lodge
This gorgeous luxury lodge is a product of local rock, gum poles, wood and rope, and rich textile decorations as well as organic furniture. It has 10 luxury chalets and a family cottage with 2 rooms. The lodge also has private terraces and en-suite bathrooms with running water and flushing toilets. In addition, it has a Virunga lounge with large sitting sofas around a huge fireplace.
Other facilities include; a swimming pool, sauna, Tembo bar, restaurant, free WI-FI, and laundry services. The activities that you can carry out include bird watching, forest walks, game drives, chimpanzee trekking, and nature walks.
Jacana Safari lodge
Kasenyi Safari Camp
This camp is at the edge of Lake Bunyampaka in the Kasenyi sector and has 8 tents (on platforms). These tents have;
A thatch canopy roof
En-suite bathrooms
King size beds
Spacious living areas
Private desks
Elevated dining structure
Great views of the animals.
These animals include buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, warthogs, lions, and hippos. In addition, you can see them either during the day or at night while walking around the camp.
Other facilities include; a restaurant, WI-FI, and laundry services
Kasenyi Safari Camp
What To Do During Your Stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park
There’s a lot to see and do in Queen Elizabeth National Park during your cozy stay. The park is home to about 600 bird species, making it an ideal birding destination. Some of the bird species in the park include francolins, egrets, flamingos, saddle-billed storks, martial eagles, and many others. The park is also home to 4 of the big 5 animals such as buffalos, elephants, leopards, and lions. Other animals in the park include deer, oribis, warthogs, waterbucks, hippos, and many others. You can see these animals on a game drive, which you can do in the morning or evening.
Also, you can do chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge for a primate experience. Then, you can also partake in a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel attracts many animals that come to cool off during the hot hours of the day. It also has the highest concentration of mountain gorillas in the world. Crocodiles, warthogs, and buffalos are some of the very many animals to see on a boat cruise.
Safari Vacations and Travel services will make sure you go for a luxury trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The relationship we have established with the different accommodation facilities allows us to get a discount. Contact us by filling out the form below to get started.
