Best Lodges near Queen Elizabeth National Park (2026)
Accommodation in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park, from the Mweya Peninsula to the Ishasha sector.
32 lodges · Independent guide · Updated 2026
Quick Answer
Top picks: Mweya Safari Lodge (classic, on the peninsula), Katara Lodge (boutique, elevated views), Kyambura Gorge Lodge (chimp trekking + game drives), Kasenyi Safari Camp (inside the park). For Ishasha: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (riverside tented camp) and Enjojo Lodge (eco-friendly). Budget: Bush Lodge near Katunguru.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited safari park, and for good reason. Spanning nearly 2,000 square kilometres, it offers extraordinary biodiversity — from the Kazinga Channel boat cruise (one of Africa's best wildlife boat trips) to the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and classic savanna game drives on the Kasenyi plains.
Accommodation in and around the park ranges from budget bandas to some of Uganda's finest luxury lodges. The main accommodation hubs are the Mweya Peninsula (the park's heart), the Katunguru area near the main gate, the Kyambura area for chimpanzee trekking, and the remote Ishasha sector in the south for tree-climbing lions.
Overview
By Price Level
| $$$$ | Luxury | 4 |
| $$$ | Comfort | 8 |
| $$ | Mid-range | 11 |
| $ | Budget | 9 |
By Region
| Queen Elizabeth National Park | 27 |
| Ishasha | 5 |
How We Chose These Lodges
We include all verified lodges in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the Ishasha sector. Properties span all price levels from budget to luxury.
Top Picks
Lodges with detailed information and verified data.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
$$$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Safari Camp
An intimate tented camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the Ishasha sector. The closest camp to the famous tree-climbing lions.
Best for: Safari purists, Wildlife photographers, Tree-climbing lion seekers
Katara Lodge
$$$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
A boutique lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel from an elevated position outside the park. Known for its views, design, and excellent food.
Best for: Luxury travelers, Couples, Honeymooners
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
$$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
A restored 1950s colonial building by Volcanoes Safaris, set above Kyambura Gorge. Combines chimp trekking access with game drives in Queen Elizabeth.
Best for: Chimpanzee trekking, History lovers, Eco-conscious travelers
Mweya Safari Lodge
$$$$Mweya Peninsula · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
The flagship lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, located on the Mweya Peninsula with views over the Kazinga Channel and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Best for: Safari enthusiasts, Families, Couples
Enjojo Lodge
$$$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
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
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Elephant Plains Lodge
$$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.
Enganzi Game Lodge
$$$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.
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.
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
$$$Kazinga · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Safari Camp
A safari camp near the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tented accommodation close to the waterway known for its concentrated wildlife.
Kikorongo Safari Lodge
$$$Kikorongo · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Comfort
A comfort lodge in the Kikorongo area near Queen Elizabeth National Park, overlooking the rift valley and crater lakes.
Buffalo Safari Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical base for game drives and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel.
Craters Lodge Safari Camp
$$Crater Lakes · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Safari Camp
A safari camp in the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set among the volcanic crater lakes of the western rift valley.
Elephant Hub Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
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