Queen Elizabeth National Park is the face of tourism in Uganda, since it is the most popular destination in the country. With its strong capacity to be potentially the best destination, it attracts huge numbers of visitors. Thus, such numbers require a firm hospitality industry. This is why incredibly beautiful luxury lodges and camps were set up in and around this park. These best luxury lodges/camps in and around Queen Elizabeth include the following.
Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya Safari Lodge is situated a few meters away from the Uganda Wildlife Authority Information Center. Accommodation in Mweya Safari Lodge comprises 46 rooms, 4 cottages, and 4 tents. These offer views of either the Kazinga Channel or the Nile River. They contain either air conditioning or fans to cool you down during warm periods. Mweya Safari Lodge offers some of the best amenities and services at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Guests are treated to some of the finest selections of local and international cuisines in the restaurant.
Dining in the restaurant also promises stunning views of the Kazinga Channel. The restaurant also offers special barbecues and lively entertainment from traditional dancers every Saturday evening. Mweya Safari Lodge also features a bar that boasts views of both Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel. This is a perfect spot to enjoy your cocktail or any beverage from the bar while watching the sunset over the lake. The elegantly comfortable seats at the bar and lounge make it easier to unwind after a full day of safari.
Guests can also enjoy their cocktails at the infinity pool. This is where they can cool off or even sunbathe during the day. Guests can explore various East African craft items in the gift shop to purchase any of them as gifts and mementos.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a luxury accommodation found on the edge of the Kyambura Gorge. Apart from the sweeping views of the vast savannahs, guests at Kyambura Gorge Lodge get vistas of the Rwenzori Mountains. Guests can choose from 4 Deluxe and 4 Standard Rooms, all boasting either the vast savannahs or the Kyambura Gorge. These accommodations are hand-built, with stylistic walls that incorporate modern and African-inspired designs. These blend in with the surrounding environment to offer a serene safari retreat.
Guests will enjoy the carefully crafted dishes comprised of locally inspired food in the restaurant. This food is served in an elegant setting that offers ambience and panoramic views of nature. Meanwhile, the Kyambura Gorge Lodge bar offers an exceptional range of premium drinks such as wines, gins, sodas, and other beverages. Moreover, all guests can enjoy drinking while soaking in the cool air during sunset over the Kyambura Gorge. Guests can also enjoy personalized butler services from staff to ensure convenience and attention to detail.
Key amenities include ultrafast WI-FI everywhere, complimentary spa treatment and massage, and a large swimming pool. Bush breakfast is also an extraordinary experience provided to guests at Kyambura Gorge Lodge. This is to ensure that anyone can enjoy an exquisite breakfast in the wilderness.
Honeybear Bush Camp
This sits along the tranquil south banks of the Kazinga Channel to offer every guest an immersive and luxurious riverside experience. Honeybear Bush Camp features 5 spaciously elegant, ensuite tents designed to offer a comfortable stay in the wilderness. These tents also blend in with the surrounding environment to foster a connection with nature. Every tent and common area in Honeybear Bush Camp offers uninterrupted views of the Kazinga Channel. Each day, guests get sweeping views of giant hippos and elephants submerged in the water.
Among Honeybear Bush Camp’s highlights are the outdoor showers, which offer invigorating experiences under the open blue sky. Honeybear Bush Camp also offers a unique bush breakfast for guests to dine while getting panoramic views of the wilderness. Another unique experience is access to the camp, which is by Honeybear’s boat to offer a scenic journey across the Kazinga Channel. Honeybear Bush Camp has a spacious, airy mess where guests can dine or even lounge comfortably. Both local and international cuisines are prepared and served there.
Elephant Plains Lodge
This is a luxury accommodation constructed on the western escarpment of the Albertine Rift Valley near Queen Elizabeth National Park. At Elephant Plains Lodge, guests can select from 6 charming cottages or 2 well-designed family cottages. These are spacious enough to ensure a comfortable stay for even couples and families. Each cottage in Elephant Plains Lodge features an ensuite bathroom, cozy interior, and private veranda. Guests can relax on the latter to get exciting views of Lake George and the Queen Elizabeth National Park’s vast plains.
Almost everything about the lodge is magnificent. For instance, the restaurant is luxuriously furnished, offering an inviting setting for guests to enjoy an exceptional dining experience. The bar is beautifully set as a perfect spot to relax and enjoy cocktails, wines, beers, and other beverages. Nearby, there is a lounging spot which is elegantly arranged with comfortable couches for quiet moments. There is a lovely terrace where guests can dine or sip their beverages while getting marvelous views of nature.
After a day of thrilling adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park, guests can go swimming in the spacious pool. Campfire is lit from dusk, inviting guests to unwind under the peaceful night sky. Elephant Plains Lodge is situated a small distance away from Queen Elizabeth National Park for easy access. The accommodation overlooks Lake Kikorongo, a hidden gem begging to be explored and captured in photographs.
