5 of the best lodges in Uganda

Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Lodge

The thatched huts at Bwindi Lodge aren’t just close to the Impenetrable Forest — they’re practically in it. Recline on your spacious balcony and absorb the cacophony of Ugandan wildlife, keeping your eyes peeled: occasionally a gorilla or two will wander into the camp.

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Ishasha Wilderness Camp

(Ishasha Wilderness Camp)
(Ishasha Wilderness Camp)

This tented lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park is the epitome of rugged luxury, with cool open-air bathrooms and hammocks overlooking the river, where elephants and hippos hang out.

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Primate Lodge

Right in the heart of Kibale Forest, Primate Lodge is in the best possible location for chimpanzee trekking. But even from your deck, you can watch monkeys swing through the trees and fly over your head.

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Mahogany Springs

(Mahogany Springs)
(Mahogany Springs)

The views from the vast wooden terraces (above) are unbeatable — the Virunga Mountains stand majestically before your eyes. Take a glass of wine on to the deck and you could lose yourself for hours.

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Paraa Lodge

Right on the river Nile, this is the prime lodge for a cruise to Murchison Falls. There’s a dash of old-school safari glamour to the rooms, and a gorgeous pool (with a swim-up bar) for post-drive dips.

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