Where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park | Accommodations in Kasese

You have to find where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park before you plan your visit and getting accommodation there could be a hard task if you haven’t been here before.

The Park is located south-west of Kampala Uganda’s capital city. It takes about 6-7 hours of driving from Entebbe International airport to Queen Elizabteh National Park.

We have arranged some of the most iconic safari lodges in this park depending on different budget travels and those are Mid-range, Luxury and budget accommodations. Below are some of those;

Budget Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Traveling on budget is almost the most sought after option for clients who wants to explore on low costs and one can’t enjoy the trip before finding where to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kazinga Wilderness Camp

Located just outside the park,just about 10 minutes of driving to the Kasenyi Park headquaters. Kazinga Wilderness Camp is one of the best options for travelers who want to feel the wilderness at night. Lions often come here and calls of nature is loudly heard during evenings.

The place is so clean with a bush setting just to make you feel the African wildlands. From here to the starting point of boat trips at Katunguru is just a walkable distance.

Pumba Safari Lodge

Located about 20 minutes of driving from Katunguru, Pumba Safari Lodge is another budget option to look for when in Queen Elizabeth National park.  With clean cottages overlooking the Kyambura wildlands of this park, it gives a unique environment to travelers who wants to sleep on a budget. Elephants often graze from here during day and at night you will be able to feel the wild calls of nature.

Elephant Hub Lodge

Just next to Pumba Safari Lodge is Elephant Hub. However this one has a swimming pool which could be an added advantage for travelers who have swimming as their hobby. Feel free to check it out when your visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Mid-range Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen is dotted with some beautiful mid-range accommodation for one to choose from and below are some of them;

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Imagine a beauty just on the verge eof the wilderness, Lake Munyanyange caves lodge ticks every box for those who wants a quite and a unique environment in the park. Spacious and clean cottages are the highlight of the night here and with an added advantage of the lake’s view, you need to sleep here on mid-range.

Enganzi Lodge

Overlooking the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Enganzi lodge is one of the most sought after safari lodges here in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Blending perfectly with nature and with swimming pool to wash you when you return from those game viewing rushes, you really need to stay here.

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Could be one of the most visited lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park. For those who loves to watch sunsets without moving on a search, here is the best choice for you. Overlooking the famous crater explosions.

Kikorongo Safari Lodge

You just can’t miss Kikorongo on the list of mid-range lodges in the medley of wonders. Located just about 20 minutes of driving to the Kasenyi plains. Kikorongo safari lodge ticks every box of a mid-range lodge, with views overlooking Lake Kikorongo and the plains of Kasenyi, all you have to do is to book with them a cottage.

Luxury Accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Plenty are here to choose from when it comes to luxury accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park and below are some to choose from;

Elephant Plains Lodge

Undoubtedly one of the best safari lodges in Uganda not only in this park. Elephant plains with it’s luxury and spacious cottages with aswimming pool to cool you off when you return from game drives is all that you need when in Queen Elizabeth National Park

They also do boat trips, so you can even book with them a boat trip from there. From there to Kasenyi it takes just 20 minutes of driving.

Mweya Safari Lodge

One of the oldest safari lodges in Queen Elizabeth, but hey it keeps up with the trend. Spacious cottages, luxury setting with a swimming pool overlooking the famous Kazinga channel, Mweya Safari Lodge is one to look for when you need luxury. For families, this is one of the best options of Queen Elizabeth on a luxury travel.

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Newly established, Buffalo Safari Lodge is one of those to look for when you want luxury. Quite a unique setting than the rest, with spacious rooms and ofcourse a serene swimming pool overlooking the endless plains.

From Buffalo to Kasenyi it takes just about 15 minutes or less.

Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

accommodation in murchison falls

Where to sleep in Murchison Falls | Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

There are plenty of accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park ranging from budget,mid-range and luxury for one to choose from! The Park being Uganda’s largest protected area, it is by no surprise that almost everyone who visists the country doesn’t miss a visit to this hidden gem.

How to get to Murchison Falls from Kampala or Entebbe?

The park is located north-west of Kampala and getting there from Kampala which is Uganda’s capital city is just a 6-7 hours of driving using the Kampala-Gulu high-way just if you stop for Rhino trekking at ziwa. And it takes almost the same from Entebbe airport but there’s a quick alternative. You can board a chatter flight from Kajjansi airstrip to Pakuba airstrip which is in the middle of the park and it takes just 30 minutes.

Budget Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park

For budget travelers who loves cheap but comfortable lodgings in the Murchison Falls, we have selected some of the facsinating ones to choose from and below are some of the;

RED CHILLI REST CAMP– Arguably the most famous budget accommodation in the Murchison Falls and it’s located just inside the park. It’s closeness to the game-drive area and the paraa boat trips starting point, it gets the job done for budget travelers.

YEBO SAFARI CAMP– The is also another good option for travelers seeking budget accommdation in Murchison Falls. Located just outside the Mubako Gate  few minutes from the park. Tourists always enjoy every part of it most especially those who love tasting on Uganda local foods.

HORNBILL SAFARI LODGE– This newly established safari lodge is one that is going to be a highlight for most people traveling on a budget. Located on the north of this park just ourtside the Tangi gate of Murchison Falls about 10 minutes of driving on the right following the Arua-Karuma Road.

IKOROM SAFARI LODGE– The northern side of the Murchison Falls National Park has seen new well established budget lodges lately. The beautiful Ikorom Safari Lodge is one that has caught eyes of several travelers. With well built cottages that has a view of the wilderness, this lodge owns a swimming pool for enjoyments from your game viewing activities.

Mid-range Accommodations in Murchison Falls

Just like budget lodges, the Murchison Falls National Park has also seen new establishments of mid-range accommodations which gives tourists plenty of freedom to choose from during teir visit. We have listed some below for our readers to choose from;

PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE-Undoubtedly the most visited mid-range lodge in Murchison Falls. Pakuba Safari Lodge is located north of the park just in the middle of the game-drives area. Wild games like lions are often seen roaming freely from here that’s one of the reason why it is very famous.

MURCHISON RIVER LODGE-Just like Pakuba Safari Lodge, the famous Murchison River Lodge is one of  the mid-range facilities you should not miss on your trip to this park. It is located just 5 minutes of driving outside the Mubako Gate and with a swimming pool that adds to it’s well thacthed cottages, it gets the deal done for many.

BAMBOO SAFARI LODGE-This uniquely built bamboo lodge is a hidden mid-range gem in Murchison Falls National Park. It is located outside the Mubako gate about 5 minutes of driving. Clients usually enjoy a cultural music show from the locals at night during camp-fires.

Luxury Lodges in Murchison Falls

Just like you could have thought about if we have Luxury accommodations in this park, yes we have and everyone who loves sleeping in a luxury setting should check them out;

NILE SAFARI LODGE-No debate that the famous Nile Safari Lodge is the best luxury accommodation in the Murchison Falls. It’s closeness to the mighty River Nile is somewhat what makes it unique. Every cottage here has a view of the Nile and hippos are always seen here at night when they graze.

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE-This luxury lodge is only for those who loves a relaxed stay with no rush for game drives. It is located far from the game-drives area about 75km of driving from Karuma.

Fortunately it has a sister lodge in the same area which is located just in the middle of the park so alternatively, you can drive for game-drives and you have lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge.

PARAA SAFARI LODGE-The famous paraa safari lodge is one of the best luxury lodges in Murchison Falls and it’s uniqueness combines both the River Nile and the distance from the lodge to the starting point of boat trips and game-drives.