The majestic Queen Elizabeth national park is the second most popular national park after Murchison falls in Uganda and is situated in the western part of the country in Kasese district.
It is one of the oldest game parks in the country established in the 1950s and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Uganda tours. The key features within the park include Kazinga channel that connects both Lake Edward and Lake George, Kyambura Gorge; a famous spot for primate tracking, Lake Katwe and the magnificent Rwenzori mountain nearby.
SOME OF THE MIDRANGE HOTELS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.
TWIN LAKES SAFARI LODGE.
Twin Lake Safari Lodge offers the most spectacular views of the vast Queen Elizabeth National Park and the famous Lake Edward given its strategic location. The beautiful accommodation spot is situated in Kichwamba, Rubirizi district western part of Uganda.
It derives its “Twin Lakes” name from the views of the twin crater lakes seen while at the lodge. It sits on the edge of an escarpment lying on a hill hence overlooking the vast Queen Elizabeth National Park. The location has since made it one of the favorite and most popular mid-range lodges in the park.
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge type of accommodation facilities range from superior rooms, standard rooms, about two luxurious honeymoon suites, single rooms that are well self-contained, double rooms, and family rooms. Family cottages along with nine well-placed cottages with enough space are also available for visitors to choose from.
The lodge’s African-made and locally designed nine cottages can accommodate about 22 guests in one full night with indoor warm showers and flush toilets. To ensure absolute privacy, each cottage has its own private balcony offering unforgettable views of the great Mountain Rwenzori, Queen Elizabeth, and Kazinga channel, alongside Lake Edward and Lake George.
MARAFIKI LODGE.
Marafiki Safari Lodge is one of the most popular and best accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is a fine one with its unique accommodation services of about four timber cabins along with three luxury safari camps that are made of cozy wooden floors with adequate space while ensuring absolute comfort for the visitors.
The lodge’s strategic location enables visitors to have the most stunning views of the great mountain Rwenzori alongside breathtaking landscape views of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Marafiki Lodge’s proximity to the popular Lake George which is part of the Kazinga channel has made it one of the easily accessed accommodation facilities within the park hence largely contributing to its popularity.
Marafiki Safari Lodge offers visitors thatched cottages that are locally crafted and 4 timber cabins that can accommodate about 16 visitors. Campfires in the late evening are one of the most thrilling activities while enjoying the remarkable stay at Marafiki Lodge. Guests should also anticipate having a taste of delicious meals prepared by professional chefs of both continental and local dishes.
KASENYI SAFARI CAMP.
Kasenyi Safari Camp is a safari hotel situated on the rim of Lake Bunyampaka, a salty lake in the endless Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasenyi. Stunning landscape views alongside a wide range of animal species including herds of African elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, impalas, lions and other endowments of the park can be sighted while at the lodge.
The rooms are well placed and made of a thatched canopy roof while ensuring total privacy of the visitor’s private balconies, indoor showers and adequate cozy space. Through its professional chefs, the lodge prepares mouthwatering meals ranging from local to international dishes alongside unique cuisines with a wide range of different relief drinks in the Kasenyi safari camp, a well-stocked bar including beers, smoothies and cocktails.
Other services provided by this safari camp include laundry services, DSTV, WiFi and good customer care services. The camp sits on the elevated rising area ensuring uninterrupted of the animal and plant life of the queens.
Visitors can have a one-on-one encounter with the animal life of the park. Popular tourism activities while on Kasenyi safari camp include game driving and viewing and boat cruising along the Kazinga channel.
IHAMBA LAKESIDE SAFARI LODGE.
For visitors who prefer singularity and that solitude feeling, Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge is the right spot to be. The lodge is situated on the shores of Lake George in Kasese town, home of the great Queen Elizabeth national park. Ihamba offers exceptional services to its guests including free Wi-Fi, laundry services, swimming pool activities and enough parking space.
The lodge has quick room services alongside beautiful restaurants run by experienced chefs who offer guests both local and continental delicious meals. Evening barbecue along with campfire is also available for visitors at Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge. There’s also a well-stocked bar at Ihamba with a couple of relieving drinks including wines, beer and cocktails.
Ihamba has a terrace and a garden with adequate space to ensure a comfortable stay for its guests. Between each stay, Ihamba’s rooms are strictly left unoccupied to ensure proper hygiene while the most accessed and touched areas are thoroughly cleaned. Ihamba has a ten-bedroom pavilion ensuring stunning clear views of the mighty park. The lodge also provides guests with a delicious and balanced breakfast diet at the right time.
