5 Commendable Lodges for Self Drive Safaris in Uganda
Uganda has got many safari lodges that can be used by self drive travelers from all over the world, these ranges from Budget, mid range as well as luxury lodges. Self drive travelers can use some of the lodges below for their self drive safaris in Uganda;
- Mweya safari Lodge;
This lodge offers travelers an unforgettable experience, it’s situated on a peninsula with in the middle of Queen Elizabeth national park, and it’s surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains commonly known as the mountains of the moon. In the east side, there lies the Great Rift Valley hill that is separated from the Mountains by the Kazinga channel. There are three type of accommodation facilities at the lodge:
Tents and cottages; for those wanting the eventual privacy and uniqueness, the lodge gives many configurations of cottages to suit your needs and requirements. There is also the presidential cottage, queen cottages, 2 family cottages, 2 luxury tents and 2 standard tents.
The main safari activities that can be enjoyed while at the lodge include; bird watching, game drives, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking, Katwe Explosion crater, cultural talk, tree climbing lions, and a visit to the caves.
- Buhoma safari Lodge
This is an exclusive safari lodge located in Buhoma sector of Bwindi impenetrable National Park; it has got luxury facilities and great staff with great experience. The lodge is a top quality property with spectacular and uninterrupted views of the forest of Bwindi impenetrable national park; it’s just a short distance from the meeting point for gorilla trekking and many other activities.
The lodge has got ten comfortable chalets that are designed and carefully built using the locally made materials without compromising the levels of comfort. Each of the private verandas gives you great views and vistas of the forest canopy of the Bwindi Forest national Park. The rooms have got large comfortable beds with en suite bath rooms with flushing toilets. The main activity here is gorilla trekking. The lodge can be used by self drive travelers.
- Fort Murchison Lodge
This is a mid range lodge located in Murchison falls national park. Its set on the eastern banks of Albert Nile, the lodge brings the idea of a well maintained isolated outpost from long ago times. It’s built in the right spot and inspired by the historical back ground. It offers variety of very comfortable accommodations that suit any budgets from mid range to the lower market. It has got beautiful cottages, self contained tents and the non self contained tents. Its located in the former Aswa Lolim Game reserve just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison falls national park. It’s also set in the fantastic surrounding and looks out to the beautiful Albert Nile.
The main safari activities in this national park include; fishing, game safaris, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest and bird watching.
- Kyaninga Safari Lodge
Kyaninga safari lodge located in Fort portal is a luxury lodge that will give you the best experience while on yourself drive safari. It’s located on the edge of the volcanic Crater Lake and offers very spectacular walks right on your door step. Have a guided walk with one of the lodge guides present to guide you as you move around the rim of the Crater Lake and view its scenery. You can as well have a tour to the local villages to feel the life styles of the local people. Visit the escarpments as well.
The lodge has got many cottages that accommodate many people; the rooms are fully furnished with self contained bath rooms. The lodge has got a swimming that will help you relax after chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
- Mihingo Safari Lodge
Mihingo lodge is a very luxurious family owned lodge located just adjacent Lake Mburo National park. Located high on the rocky kopje with spectacular views over a vast savannah land scape. The lodge was designed to merge in with its easily broken environment and it’s a friendly lodge that offers relaxation, comfort and great experience with the nature. It has got a perpetuity pool that overlooks the valley where you can easily spot elands, buffaloes, warthogs, impalas, bush buck, zebras and many bird species.
The lodge has got 12 luxury tented rooms with each of them having unique charm and character. The rooms have got ensuite bath rooms with warm water and are designed to complement the local environment with great attention to detail.
In conclusion, above are the five commendable lodge facilities to any self drive travelers coming to Uganda for a self drive safari
