What are the top five hotels & lodges in uganda for 2026/27?
We highly recommend the following top five hotels & lodges for uganda. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability for you to your schedule.
1 Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A great choice of accommodation for those looking for a more quiet and remote area of Bwindi Forest in the south-western part of Uganda. Accommodation at Nkuringo comprises of eight cottages in… More…

2 Primate Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
This little lodge is a gem in the heart of Kibale National Park. Offering 16 rooms situated in the lush green rainforest, the lodge is a perfect base for your chimpanzee trek… More…

3 Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This lodge is one of most luxurious in all of Bwindi (we would say on par with Bwindi Lodge). The property feels more “safari-like” as the main area is all open-plan, with… More…

4 Silverback Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Silverback Lodge offers simple accommodation but with a great location and price tag! It’s a good option for those who want to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without the price tag… More…

5 Papaya Lake Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
This independent lodge sits high up in the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region. With only nine small cottages, Papaya Lodge is a relaxing place to be with stunning views from the rooms,… More…

What are the top ten recommended uganda hotels and lodges for 2026/27?
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1 Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A great choice of accommodation for those looking for a more quiet and remote area of Bwindi Forest in the south-western part of Uganda. Accommodation at Nkuringo comprises of eight cottages in… More…

2 Primate Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
This little lodge is a gem in the heart of Kibale National Park. Offering 16 rooms situated in the lush green rainforest, the lodge is a perfect base for your chimpanzee trek… More…

3 Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This lodge is one of most luxurious in all of Bwindi (we would say on par with Bwindi Lodge). The property feels more “safari-like” as the main area is all open-plan, with… More…

4 Silverback Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Silverback Lodge offers simple accommodation but with a great location and price tag! It’s a good option for those who want to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without the price tag… More…

5 Papaya Lake Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
This independent lodge sits high up in the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region. With only nine small cottages, Papaya Lodge is a relaxing place to be with stunning views from the rooms,… More…

6 Mahogany Springs uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mahogany Springs is a small independent lodge that sits in Bwindi National Park in the south-west of Uganda. The lodge is owner-run and feels very personable, with great service, comfortable rooms and… More…

7 Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This lodge is flagship of the Wild Places portfolio of Uganda. Sitting at a height of 2,000 metres above sea level, it is the highest and arguably, one of the most luxurious… More…

8 Protea Hotel uganda
Entebbe
This luxurious 4-star resort hotel is ideally located on the shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1 kilometre from the Entebbe international airport. The lodge is part of the Marriott Chain… More…

9 Nile Safari Lodge uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Sitting just outside of Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, Nile Safari Lodge is a comfortable independent lodge which is new on the block! The lodge, which opened its doors in September… More…

10 Serena Lake Victoria Lodge uganda
Entebbe
As part of the Serena portfolio chain, this lodge is very large in size and has an abundance of facilities. As it has its own golf course, it is an obvious choice… More…

11 Lemala Wildwaters uganda
Jinja
This lodge is located on a solid rock peninsula amidst the rapids of the River Nile in the south-eastern part of Uganda. The lodge is part of the high-end Lemala portfolio (who… More…

12 Apoka Safari Lodge uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park
This lodge is part of the Wild Places portfolio and its sister properties include Clouds Mountain Lodge in Bwindi and Semliki Safari Lodge in Semliki. The lodge sits in an area with… More…

13 Ishasha Wilderness Camp uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the area of Ishasha, this unspoilt area is famous for its tree-climbing lions which can be spotted resting in the branches… More…

14 Engagi Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This lodge offers simple and comfortable accommodation in the northern part of Bwindi National Park, in south-western Uganda. The lodge has eight cottages which all offer beautiful views out to the forest… More…

15 Buhoma Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This lodge is part of the Uganda Exclusive Camp portfolio and it is one of our favourites! The lodge is set up on an elevated platform so it gives you a sense… More…

16 Bwindi Lodge uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Lodge is the flagship lodge of the Volcanoes Portfolio, and what a lodge it is! The lodge sits in the heart of Bwindi town, a short walk from the gorilla tracking… More…

17 Kyanginga Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
Kyanginga Lodge is sat on the edge of an extinct volcanic crater lake looking out to the Rwenzori Mountains in south-western Uganda. The lodge sits high up with beautiful views offered from… More…

18 Kyambura Gorge Lodge uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This lodge is the latest edition of the luxury Volcanoes portfolio, and it definitely exceeds all expectations! The main area of the lodge is so impressive, with high ceilings and structures cosy… More…

19 Ndali Lodge uganda
Kibale Forest National Park
Back in the 1920’s, the lodge and its estate was part of a large-scale tea plantation. Today, Ndali Lodge sits on a huge area of stunning landscapes, views, banana plantations, coffee terraces… More…

20 Paraa Safari Lodge uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Paraa Safari Lodge is located inside Murchison Falls National Park in the beautiful country of Uganda. The lodge itself is one of oldest in this area, established in 1954, and is also… More…

21 Baker’s Lodge uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Baker’s Lodge is part of the Exclusive Camps and, as all of the other lodges in this portfolio, it offers an authentic, intimate and professional experience. The lodge itself sits on the… More…

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