Where to go for Romantic Holiday Safaris in Uganda

Romantic holiday safaris in Uganda offer a lifetime opportunity for couples to enjoy luxurious and intimate experiences together. Join us on one of our bespoke romantic holidays for you to enjoy a complete immersion in the heart of Africa. Uganda is a unique destination with a myriad of romantic or honeymoon destinations and ideal experiences for couples to appreciate. Lying in East Africa, Uganda features several scenic rivers, Lakes, tropical islands, and lush rainforests, each showcasing breathtaking beauty.

Best places to go for romantic holiday safaris in Uganda

Planning dream romantic holiday safaris in Uganda isn’t an easy thing that you can do in a single day. Adequate time is required to put everything together. You also have to choose the right destinations, comfortable and luxury resorts, exciting experiences to engage in as couples, and more. The best places to consider for your romantic holiday safaris in Uganda include the tropical Ssese Islands, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sipi Falls, to mention but a few.

Ssese Islands

Located in the Northwestern end of Lake Victoria in Uganda are the charming and exotic Ssese Islands, which comprise 84 islands. The Ssese Islands are a few most picturesque places that guarantee guests exciting holiday experiences. These islands come with captivating scenes for couples to carry out their photography and also create lifelong memories.

The Ssese Islands are located in Kalangala District, approximately 51 km from Entebbe town. Romantic holiday safaris in Uganda’s Ssese Islands include experiences such as boat excursions, beach relaxation, sunbathing, quad biking, exploring Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary, swimming, and forest walks.

Available romantic and luxurious hotels or resorts on the Ssese Islands include Brovad Sands Lodge Kalangala, Mirembe Resort Beach Hotel, Victoria Forest Resort, Pineapple Bay Resort, Ssese Island Beach Hotel, and more.

Murchison Falls National Park

Experience true wilderness in Uganda on a romantic holiday safari in Murchison Falls National Park. At Murchison Falls National Park, expect a myriad of romantic experiences in the wilderness, including game drives, boat cruises, private picnicking/romantic sundowners, and relaxing in some of the luxurious lodges.

Murchison Falls National Park sits in the Northwestern part of Uganda and holds a huge concentration of wildlife such as buffalos, leopards, hyenas, Rothschild giraffes, lions, crocodiles, hippos, and many antelopes.

Some of the best accommodations to experience an unforgettable romantic holiday in Murchison Falls National Park include the Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge, etc.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

When it comes to romantic holiday safaris in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park shouldn’t miss from your bucket list of destinations. This is one of Uganda’s largest savanna parks and typically offers memorable romantic holiday experiences. At Queen Elizabeth National Park, expect a pack of exceptional experiences and a comfortable stay in some of the boutique hotels or lodges.

Queen Elizabeth National Park offers mainly game drives, boat cruises, sunset private picnicking, and many more. Game drives mainly involve exploring the abundant animals that reside in the Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha sectors, etc.

The diverse wildlife to expect to find during the game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park includes the spotted hyenas, cape buffaloes, elephants, Uganda Kobs, leopards, waterbucks, topis, and warthogs. Luckily, at Ishasha, expect to also locate the rare tree-climbing lions as they chill on the tree branches.

Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel for about 2-3 hours while you focus on exploring the aquatic species. The Kazinga channel boat cruise excursion rewards with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and multiple water birds.

Romantic places to stay in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park include Elephant Plains Lodge, Kyambura Gorge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Enganzi Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, and Jacana Safari Lodge. You can also consider having a night in Buffalo Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, Katara Lodge, and Engiri Game Lodge.

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi remains on top of the list of best places to visit for romantic holiday safaris in Uganda. Lying in Southwestern Uganda is a charming Lake Bunyonyi, also Africa’s 2nd deepest Lake after Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika. Lake Bunyonyi boasts of its tranquility, an exceptional spot with 29 lush islands, including the historical Punishment and Bushara Islands. The exceptional experiences to consider engaging on Lake Bunyonyi tour include canoeing/boat rides, mountain biking, hiking & nature walks.

The resorts and hotels to book for relaxation include Birdnest @Bunyonyi Resort, Arcadia Cottages, Bunyonyi Overland Resort, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, and Bunyonyi Safaris Resort.

Lake Mutanda

Lake Mutanda is set in Kisoro, Southwestern Uganda. The charming lake is found in the shadows of the scenic Virunga Volcanic Mountains. It is popular for its tranquil waters, and serves as a spectacular getaway in Kisoro for you to enjoy a canoe ride during the sunrise or sunset. Visits to Lake Mutanda are excellent after you have tracked mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park.

Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the friendliest destinations for couples searching for romantic places to visit. Lying in Western Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park has plenty that visitors can experience during their romantic holiday safaris. The park occupies a compact area but holds diverse mammal species of visitor interest on a game drive. The popular wildlife to encounter during the game drive in Lake Mburo NP includes the spotted hyenas, buffaloes, oribis, warthogs, bush pigs, Rothschild giraffes, and Defassa waterbucks.

Besides game drives, Lake Mburo National Park also offers the best of horseback rides, walking safaris, boat cruise excursions, cycling, and quad biking. With its compact size, visitors are guaranteed of high-density game viewing experiences in the vast savannas and acacia woodland sites.

Even access to Lake Mburo National Park isn’t challenging, as you can spend no more than 4-5 hours to get to the park. Available lodges and camps to book for your romantic holiday safaris in Uganda’s Lake Mburo National Park include Kigambira Safari Lodge, Mihingo Lodge, Arcadia Cottages, Mburo Eagle’s Nest, Rwakobo Rock, and more. Expect to relax in budget, midrange, and luxury accommodation options.

Jinja

Jinja shouldn’t be excluded from the list of romantic holiday safaris destinations to be explored in Uganda. Jinja isn’t the usual town in Uganda, but an adventure capital. Its strategic location makes it a favorite spot for you to fall in love with adventures. These are source of the Nile tour, white water rafting, kayaking, boat cruise, horseback riding, and water cycling.

Romantic primate destinations to visit in Uganda

If you are interested in primate encounters during romantic holiday safaris in Uganda, then don’t forget to secure a slot at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga. A romantic tour to Bwindi or Mgahinga allows you to experience mountain gorilla trekking. To guests interested in chimpanzee treks, expect to explore popular destinations such as Kibale National Park, Budongo, Kyambura Gorge, and Kalinzu Forest Reserve.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.