Best Safari Lodges for Game Drives in Uganda (2026)
Lodges positioned for game drive safaris in Uganda's top wildlife parks.
85 lodges · Independent guide · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Queen Elizabeth: Mweya Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp. Murchison Falls: Paraa Safari Lodge, Baker's Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge. Kidepo: Apoka Safari Lodge (the only luxury option inside the park). Lake Mburo: Mihingo Lodge (also offers horseback safaris). Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp (Murchison) and Bush Lodge (Queen Elizabeth).
Uganda is not typically the first country that comes to mind for classic savanna game drives, but it offers some of East Africa's most rewarding safari experiences — often with fewer vehicles and more personal encounters than the busy parks of Kenya and Tanzania.
The four main game drive parks each offer a distinct experience. Queen Elizabeth National Park combines savanna, wetlands, and the Kazinga Channel. Murchison Falls National Park has the biggest herds and the dramatic Victoria Nile. Kidepo Valley is remote and spectacular, with species found nowhere else in Uganda. Lake Mburo is compact and close to Kampala, ideal for a quick safari.
The lodges listed here are positioned for direct game drive access in these parks, from budget camps to luxury riverside lodges.
Overview
By Price Level
| $$$$ | Luxury | 11 |
| $$$ | Comfort | 18 |
| $$ | Mid-range | 33 |
| $ | Budget | 23 |
By Region
| Murchison Falls National Park | 29 |
| Queen Elizabeth National Park | 27 |
| Lake Mburo National Park | 13 |
| Kidepo Valley National Park | 9 |
| Ishasha | 5 |
| Karamoja | 2 |
How We Chose These Lodges
We include lodges in or directly adjacent to Uganda's main game drive parks: Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, and Lake Mburo. All listed properties offer practical game drive access.
Top Picks
Lodges with detailed information and verified data.
Apoka Safari Lodge
$$$$Narus Valley · Kidepo Valley National Park · Luxury
The only luxury lodge inside Kidepo Valley National Park, set against a rocky kopje in the Narus Valley with panoramic views of the vast savanna.
Best for: Safari purists, Photographers, Luxury travelers
Baker's Lodge
$$$$South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Luxury
A riverside lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a more exclusive and peaceful alternative to the busier northern bank lodges.
Best for: Luxury travelers, Couples, Wildlife photographers
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
$$$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Safari Camp
An intimate tented camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the Ishasha sector. The closest camp to the famous tree-climbing lions.
Best for: Safari purists, Wildlife photographers, Tree-climbing lion seekers
Katara Lodge
$$$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
A boutique lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel from an elevated position outside the park. Known for its views, design, and excellent food.
Best for: Luxury travelers, Couples, Honeymooners
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
$$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
A restored 1950s colonial building by Volcanoes Safaris, set above Kyambura Gorge. Combines chimp trekking access with game drives in Queen Elizabeth.
Best for: Chimpanzee trekking, History lovers, Eco-conscious travelers
Mihingo Lodge
$$$$Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park · Luxury
A boutique eco-lodge built into a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Mburo National Park. Known for horseback safaris and walking safaris.
Best for: Active travelers, Horse riders, Eco-conscious travelers
Mweya Safari Lodge
$$$$Mweya Peninsula · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
The flagship lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, located on the Mweya Peninsula with views over the Kazinga Channel and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Best for: Safari enthusiasts, Families, Couples
Nile Safari Lodge
$$$$South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Luxury
A luxury lodge on the south bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, featuring spacious suites with private viewing decks overlooking the river.
Best for: Luxury travelers, Honeymooners, Photographers
Paraa Safari Lodge
$$$$Paraa · Murchison Falls National Park · Luxury
A historic lodge on the banks of the Nile inside Murchison Falls National Park. The most established accommodation in the park with views over the river.
Best for: Safari enthusiasts, Families, History lovers
Chobe Safari Lodge
$$$North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Comfort
A large lodge on the northern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls, offering a wide range of room types from safari tents to a presidential cottage.
Best for: Families, Groups and conferences, Mid-range travelers
Enjojo Lodge
$$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Comfort
A comfortable eco-lodge near the Ishasha sector, blending into the surrounding bushland. A good mid-range base for seeing tree-climbing lions.
Best for: Mid-range travelers, Tree-climbing lion seekers, Eco-conscious travelers
Kasenyi Safari Camp
$$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Safari Camp
A tented safari camp on the Kasenyi plains inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well positioned for early morning game drives in the park's best wildlife area.
Best for: Safari enthusiasts, Photographers, Wildlife lovers
Aardvark Safari Lodge
$$Kasese · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park with spacious thatched cottages built from local materials. Each cottage offers 187 square metres of space including a private balcony, lounge area, and an open-to-sky shower.
Best for: Safari enthusiasts, Couples, Photographers
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
$$Narus Valley · Kidepo Valley National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge near Kidepo Valley National Park offering affordable accommodation with game drive access to the Narus Valley.
Best for: Budget-conscious travelers, Safari visitors, Adventure seekers
Rwakobo Rock
$$Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park · Mid-range
A community-partnered lodge on a rocky kopje near Lake Mburo, offering panoramic views and good value accommodation.
Best for: Mid-range travelers, Community tourism, Bird watchers
Bush Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A simple, affordable lodge near the Katunguru gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical choice for budget-conscious safari visitors.
Best for: Budget travelers, Backpackers, Short visits
Eagle's Nest Lodge Lake Mburo
$Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park · Budget
A basic budget lodge near Lake Mburo National Park gate. A practical overnight stop for travelers heading to or from the southwest.
Best for: Budget travelers, Short visits, Stopover travelers
Red Chilli Rest Camp Murchison
$South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Budget
A popular budget camp on the south bank of Murchison Falls National Park. Offers camping, dorms and basic bandas at affordable prices.
Best for: Budget travelers, Backpackers, Solo travelers
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Adere Safari Lodge
$$$$Narus Valley · Kidepo Valley National Park · Luxury
A luxury lodge in the Narus Valley of Kidepo Valley National Park. One of few upscale options in this remote, wildlife-rich park in northeastern Uganda.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
$$$$North Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Luxury
A luxury lodge on the north bank of Murchison Falls National Park, positioned inside the main game-viewing area with direct access to the savannah.
Arcadia Cottages Lake Mburo
$$$Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park · Comfort
Comfort cottages near Lake Mburo National Park, part of the Arcadia Cottages chain. A convenient base for game drives and lake activities.
Elephant Plains Lodge
$$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.
Emburara Farm Lodge
$$$Lake Mburo · Lake Mburo National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge on a working farm near Lake Mburo National Park. Combines a rural farm experience with easy access to the park.
Enganzi Game Lodge
$$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, positioned for game drives and Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Fort Murchison Lodge
$$$South Bank · Murchison Falls National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge on the south bank of the Nile near Murchison Falls. Offers a convenient base for game drives and boat safaris.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for chimpanzee trekking in the gorge and game drives on the plains.
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
$$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Comfort
A comfort lodge in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions. Set in a forested area near the Ishasha River.
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