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2026/27

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Please see our top five recommended hotels and lodges for uganda below but do call our Africa travel experts direct on USA +1-917-336-2937 for personal recommendations and/or to check availability around your travel plans. And don’t forget that our consutants have travelled extensively in uganda so please aske any questions. We would love to help and have price-match guarantees across all our uganda properties.

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…

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Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Main lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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…

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Primate Lodge

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…

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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

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…

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Silverback Lodge

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…

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Papaya Lake Lodge

What are the top ten recommended uganda hotels and lodges for 2026/27? 

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Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $635 per person per night
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Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Main lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Primate Lodge

Kibale Forest National Park

From $600 per person per night
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Primate Lodge

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $1,300 per person per night
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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Silverback Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $225 per person per night
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Silverback Lodge

Papaya Lake Lodge

Kibale Forest National Park

From $400 per person per night
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Papaya Lake Lodge

Mahogany Springs

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $420 per person per night
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Mahogany Springs, Premium suite hot tub, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $1,620 per person per night
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Protea Hotel

Entebbe

From $170 per person per night
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Protea Hotel

Nile Safari Lodge

Murchison Falls National Park

From $1,295 per person per night
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Nile Safari Lodge

Serena Lake Victoria Lodge

Entebbe

From $120 per person per night
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Serena Lake Victoria Lodge

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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…

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Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Main lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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…

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Primate Lodge

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…

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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

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…

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Silverback Lodge

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…

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Papaya Lake Lodge

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…

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Mahogany Springs, Premium suite hot tub, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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…

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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

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…

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Protea Hotel

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…

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Nile Safari Lodge

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…

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Serena Lake Victoria Lodge

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…

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Lemala Wildwaters

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…

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Apoka Safari Lodge, Lounging by the pool, Kidepo Valley, Uganda

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…

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Ishasha Wilderness Camp

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…

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Engagi Lodge

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…

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Buhoma Lodge, Main camp, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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…

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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…

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Kyaninga Lodge

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…

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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

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…

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Ndali Lodge, Aerial view, Kibale National Park, Uganda

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…

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Paraa Safari Lodge

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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Baker's Lodge, Double banda, Murchison Falls, Uganda

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