Best Lodges near Queen Elizabeth National Park (2026)
Accommodation in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park, from the Mweya Peninsula to the Ishasha sector.
41 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
| $$$$ | Luxury | 9 |
| $$ | Mid-range | 23 |
| $ | Budget | 9 |
By Region
| Queen Elizabeth National Park | 37 |
| Ishasha | 4 |
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.

Aardvark Safari Lodge
$$$$Kasese · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Die Aardvark Safari Lodge in Kasese, Uganda, bietet ein authentisches Safarierlebnis inmitten der westlichen Region Ugandas. Die geräumigen und durchdacht gestalteten Cottages erstrecken sich über eine Gesamtfläche von 187 Quadratmetern und umfassen eine offene Terasse, einen großzügigen Wohnbereich, einen Schlafbereich, einen Sanitärbereich, einen Open-Sky-Duschbereich sowie einen Dachboden-Aussichtsbereich. Die Lodge verbindet modernen Komfort mit traditioneller ugandischer Kultur und bietet Gästen ein luxuriöses Erlebnis mit lokal beschafften Materialien und handgefertigten Einrichtungsgegenständen.
Best for: Luxury travellers
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
$$$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Luxury
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a 10-tent safari camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the remote southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Each canvas tent has a private verandah facing the river, an en suite bathroom with hot bush showers, and eco-friendly flush toilets. The camp is deliberately small, maintaining an intimate atmosphere in a part of the park that sees far fewer visitors than the northern sections around Mweya. The central area consists of a thatched lounge and dining space with an outdoor fireplace where guests gather in the evenings. Meals are served al fresco by the river when weather permits. The camp provides Wi-Fi and laundry services, though the emphasis here is on the bush experience rather than extensive facilities. The Ishasha sector is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which rest in the branches of fig and sycamore trees — a behaviour seen in very few places in Africa. Game drives from the camp focus on locating these lions along with elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a wide range of antelope species. The remote location and small camp size make Ishasha Wilderness Camp well suited for travelers who want an authentic, quiet bush experience focused on wildlife rather than resort-style amenities.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Eco-conscious travellers, Luxury travellers
Katara LodgeKatara Lodge
$$$$Queen Elizabeth National Park · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Katara Lodge ist eine luxuriöse Öko-Lodge, die malerisch auf dem Steilhang des Großen Afrikanischen Grabenbruchs thront und einen einzigartigen Panoramablick auf den Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark, den Lake Edward und die majestätischen Rwenzori-Berge bietet. Die Lodge verfügt über neun geräumige, handgefertigte Cottages aus lokalen Materialien mit faltbaren Leinwänden für ungehinderte Aussichten, luxuriösen Ensuite-Bädern mit freistehender Badewanne und Regendusche sowie einem Salzwasserpool. Als idealer Ausgangspunkt für Safaris kombiniert Katara Lodge erstklassigen Komfort mit einem ausgeprägten Umweltbewusstsein – von Solarenergie und Regenwassernutzung bis hin zu nachhaltig beschafften Baumaterialien.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Wildlife safari travellers, Boat safari enthusiasts
Kigambira Safari LodgeKigambira Safari Lodge
$$$$Lake Mburo National Park · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Kigambira Safari Lodge ist eine luxuriöse Öko-Lodge im südlichen Teil des Lake Mburo National Parks, dem nächstgelegenen Nationalpark zum Entebbe International Airport. Die Lodge liegt malerisch zwischen dem Lake Kigambira und dem Rubaga-Wald, etwa 36 km abseits des Kampala-Mbarara-Highways, und bietet Gästen ein unvergessliches Naturerlebnis mit direktem Wildtierkontakt – inklusive nächtlicher Besuche von Flusspferden auf dem Lodgegelände. Mit 20 organisch zubereiteten Mahlzeiten aus lokal bezogenen Zutaten, individuellen Reetdach-Cottages und einem starken Engagement für ökologische und soziale Nachhaltigkeit verbindet Kigambira Safari Lodge Luxus mit verantwortungsvollem Tourismus inmitten der afrikanischen Wildnis.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Eco-conscious travellers, Luxury travellers
Kikorongo Safari LodgeKikorongo Safari Lodge
$$$$Kikorongo · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Die Kikorongo Safari Lodge wurde 2018 von der Familie Thembo gegründet und bietet luxuriöse Safari-Erlebnisse in der Wildnis Ugandas. Die Lodge liegt direkt am Äquator auf einem steilen Hügel in Kasese und bietet atemberaubende Ausblicke auf den Lake George, Lake Edward, den Lake Kikorongo sowie den berühmten Kazinga Channel und den Queen Elizabeth National Park. Die Unterkunft umfasst intime Cottages und Premium-Zelt-Cottages, die in zwei Bereiche – Sunrise und Sunset Wing – unterteilt sind und in eine gepflegte Buschlandschaft eingebettet sind, umgeben von den Rwenzori Mountains und angrenzenden Nationalparks.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Luxury travellers
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
$$$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a Volcanoes Safaris property set above Kyambura Gorge within Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge occupies a restored 1950s colonial-era building that has been repurposed into a boutique safari lodge with eight bandas, each with a private veranda. The position above the gorge gives the lodge a distinctive setting — the forested rift below is home to a habituated chimpanzee community, and chimpanzee trekking into the gorge is one of the primary activities. The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust operates a community coffee project in the area surrounding the lodge. Local farmers grow and process coffee, which is served at the lodge and available for guests to experience through guided coffee tours. This initiative is part of a broader pattern across Volcanoes Safaris properties of linking tourism revenue to community development. Beyond chimpanzee trekking, the lodge provides access to Queen Elizabeth National Park's game drives on the Kasenyi plains and savannah areas, and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise — one of Uganda's most popular wildlife-viewing activities. The combination of chimp trekking, game drives, the Kazinga Channel, and the community coffee project makes Kyambura Gorge Lodge a well-rounded base for exploring the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Wildlife safari travellers, Boat safari enthusiasts
Kyaninga Lodge
$$$$Lake Kyaninga · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Kyaninga Lodge ist eine exklusive Luxuslodge in Uganda, die mit Blick auf den atemberaubenden Lake Kyaninga und die Rwenzori-Berge im Hintergrund gelegen ist. Die Lodge wurde in sechsjähriger Bauzeit mit über tausend handgeschnitzten Baumstämmen erschaffen und bietet neun großzügige, solarstromgespeiste Cottages aus natürlichen lokalen Materialien, die auf Plattformen stehen und über erhöhte Holzstege erreichbar sind. Jedes Cottage verfügt über eine private Terrasse mit Panoramablick, luxuriöse Badezimmer mit freistehenden Badewannen sowie handgefertigte Einrichtungsstücke. Neben dem Luxusangebot engagiert sich die Lodge stark im sozialen Bereich und unterstützt durch ihre Projekte Tausende von Kindern mit Behinderungen in der Region.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Luxury travellers, Hikers and nature lovers
Mweya Safari Lodge
$$$$Mweya · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Die Mweya Safari Lodge ist ein exklusives Luxusresort, das sich auf einer Halbinsel im Herzen des Queen Elizabeth Nationalparks in Uganda befindet. Die Lodge bietet atemberaubende Panoramablicke auf den majestätischen Kazinga-Kanal, der die beiden großen Seen Lake George und Lake Edward verbindet, sowie auf die beeindruckenden Rwenzori-Berge, bekannt als die 'Mountains of the Moon'. Umgeben von einer außergewöhnlichen Tierwelt und spektakulären Kratterseen bietet die Lodge ihren Gästen ein unvergessliches Safari-Erlebnis in einzigartiger Naturkulisse.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Luxury travellers
Papaya Lake LodgePapaya Lake Lodge
$$$$Fort Portal · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Luxury
Die Papaya Lake Lodge ist eine exklusive Unterkunft in der ugandischen Kraterseeregion, malerisch zwischen zwei erloschenen Vulkanen gelegen und eingebettet an den türkisblauen Ufern der Seen Lyantonde und Kifuruka. Die Lodge bietet neun luxuriöse Cottages, ein Restaurant mit internationaler Küche sowie einen Swimming Pool mit Panoramablick auf das Ruwenzori-Gebirge. Gegründet von einer europäischen Familie, die ihr Leben der afrikanischen Natur widmete, verbindet die Lodge ugandische Kultur und höchste Servicestandards mit einem einzigartigen, persönlichen Stil – ergänzt durch einen hauseigenen Handwerksshop mit traditionellen afrikanischen Kunstwerken.
Best for: Luxury travellers, Birdwatchers
Buffalo Safari Lodge
$$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.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Boat safari enthusiasts
Craters Lodge Safari Camp
$$Crater Lakes · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A safari camp in the crater lakes area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set among the volcanic crater lakes of the western rift valley.
Best for: Safari visitors, Nature lovers
Elephant Hub Lodge
$$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.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers
Elephant Plains Lodge
$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A comfort lodge near the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Well suited for game drives on the open savannah.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers
Embogo Lodges
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A UTB-licensed Mid-range in Katunguru. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers
Enganzi Game Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A comfort lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, positioned for game drives and Kazinga Channel boat safaris.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Boat safari enthusiasts
Engiri Game Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A UTB-licensed Eco Lodge in Katunguru. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers
Enjojo Lodge
$$Ishasha Sector · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
Enjojo Lodge ist ein verstecktes Juwel in der afrikanischen Wildnis, gelegen am Rande des Ishasha-Sektors des Queen Elizabeth Nationalparks in Uganda. Der Name 'Enjojo' bedeutet 'Elefant' in der lokalen Rukiga-Sprache und geht auf die Geburt eines Elefantenbabys auf dem Gelände während des Baus der Lodge zurück. Die Lodge erstreckt sich über 40 Hektar inmitten eines Akazienwaldes mit verstreuten Grasflächen und üppiger Vegetation mit Palmen und bietet einen entspannten und komfortablen Rückzugsort. Das strohgedeckte Restaurant und die Bar bieten hausgemachte Speisen aus dem eigenen Bio-Garten sowie einen malerischen Blick auf einen kleinen natürlichen See. Die Lodge wird vollständig mit Solarenergie betrieben und wurde aus lokalen Materialien gebaut, wobei der Großteil der Möbel und Dekorationen von der lokalen Gemeinschaft handgefertigt wurden.
Best for: Birdwatchers
Gorilla Mist CampGorilla Mist Camp
$$Ruhija · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
Das Gorilla Mist Camp ist eine privat betriebene und lokal geführte Safari-Lodge, die inmitten der atemberaubenden Natur von Ruhija im westlichen Uganda liegt. Die Lodge verbindet Luxus mit dem ursprünglichen Geist Afrikas und bietet Gästen ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in unmittelbarer Nähe zur einzigartigen Tierwelt des Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Dank langjähriger Erfahrung in der Tourismusbranche legt das Camp besonderen Wert auf erstklassigen Gästeservice und persönliche Betreuung.
Best for: Gorilla trekking visitors, Birdwatchers
Hawk's Eye Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
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Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Eco-conscious travellers, Boat safari enthusiasts
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
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.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Wildlife safari travellers
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Mid-range
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a 10-tent safari camp on the banks of the Ntungwe River in the remote southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Each canvas tent has a private verandah facing the river, an en suite bathroom with hot bush showers, and eco-friendly flush toilets. The camp is deliberately small, maintaining an intimate atmosphere in a part of the park that sees far fewer visitors than the northern sections around Mweya. The central area consists of a thatched lounge and dining space with an outdoor fireplace where guests gather in the evenings. Meals are served al fresco by the river when weather permits. The camp provides Wi-Fi and laundry services, though the emphasis here is on the bush experience rather than extensive facilities. The Ishasha sector is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which rest in the branches of fig and sycamore trees — a behaviour seen in very few places in Africa. Game drives from the camp focus on locating these lions along with elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a wide range of antelope species. The remote location and small camp size make Ishasha Wilderness Camp well suited for travelers who want an authentic, quiet bush experience focused on wildlife rather than resort-style amenities.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers, Eco-conscious travellers
Kasenyi Safari Camp
$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
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: Wildlife safari travellers
Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
$$Kazinga · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A safari camp near the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tented accommodation close to the waterway known for its concentrated wildlife.
Best for: Safari visitors, Nature lovers
Kingfisher Lodge Kichwamba
$$Kichwamba · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge in the Kichwamba area near Queen Elizabeth National Park. Positioned along the escarpment with views over the rift valley.
Best for: Safari visitors, Nature lovers
Kyambura Gorge Eco-Lodge
$$Kyambura · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
An eco-friendly lodge near Kyambura Gorge, positioned for chimpanzee trekking and game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Wildlife safari travellers, Eco-conscious travellers
Marafiki Safari Lodge
$$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.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers
Parkview Safari Lodge
$$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
Information currently limited.
Best for: Safari visitors, Nature lovers
Rwakobo Rock
$$Lake Mburo National Park · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
Rwakobo Rock ist ein umweltfreundliches, familiengeführtes Hotel und Restaurant, das malerisch auf einem Felsvorsprung am Rande des Lake Mburo National Parks gelegen ist. Die Lodge bietet gemütliche Cottages und Zimmer mit Privatsphäre und herrlichem Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang sowie einen Pool mit Panoramablick auf die Nshara-Ranchlands und den Nationalpark. Das Speisebereich überblickt ein Wasserloch, wo Zebras, Warzenschweine, Impalas und Buschböcke beobachtet werden können, und abends lädt ein Lagerfeuer unter einem brillanten Sternenhimmel zum Verweilen ein.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers
Simba Safari Camp
$$Kasenyi · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
A mid-range safari camp near the Kasenyi area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tented accommodation for game-viewing on the open plains.
Best for: Safari visitors, Nature lovers
Tembo Safari Lodge
$$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.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers
Topi Lodge
$$Ishasha · Ishasha · Mid-range
A mid-range lodge in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A practical base for game drives to see the famous tree-climbing lions.
Best for: Wildlife safari travellers
Turaco Treetops LodgeTuraco Treetops Lodge
$$Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Mid-range
Turaco Treetops ist die neueste Semi-Luxus-Lodge im Kibale Forest und gilt als eine der magischsten Unterkünfte der Region. Die Lodge bietet ihren Gästen abgeschiedene Cottages, die mitten im Regenwald gelegen sind und einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die schneebedeckten Rwenzori Mountains bieten. Gäste können Schimpansen-Trekking unternehmen, die reiche Tierwelt vom privaten Balkon beobachten, im Pool entspannen oder köstliche Mahlzeiten im Lodge-Restaurant genießen – alles in einer einzigartigen Naturumgebung im Herzen Ugandas.
Best for: Primate enthusiasts, Birdwatchers, Hikers and nature lovers
Bulbul Safari Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A budget lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. An affordable option for safari visitors.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Bush Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
Information currently limited.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Engiri Game Lodge and Campsite
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
Information currently limited.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Hippo Hill Camp
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A budget camp in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Further details will be added as information becomes available.
Best for: Eco-conscious travellers, Budget-conscious travellers
Honey Bear Bushcamp
$Ishasha · Ishasha · Budget
Honey Bear Bushcamp is a Wildplaces Africa property in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Wildplaces Africa also operates Apoka Safari Lodge in Kidepo and Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi, though Honey Bear sits at the opposite end of the pricing spectrum — this is a bush camp experience rather than a luxury lodge. The Ishasha sector is best known for its tree-climbing lions, which are regularly spotted resting in fig trees along the river plains. The camp provides basic accommodation suited to budget-conscious travelers who want to explore the Ishasha sector without the high costs of the area's premium tented camps. Facilities are simple and in keeping with the bush camp concept — the emphasis is on being in the right location for wildlife rather than on room amenities. The Ishasha sector is in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, separated from the main Mweya/Kasenyi areas by a long drive. It is typically visited as part of an itinerary that connects Queen Elizabeth with Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Game drives in the sector focus on the fig tree plains where the lions are found, as well as general savannah wildlife along the Ishasha River.
Best for: Gorilla trekking visitors, Wildlife safari travellers, Families with children
Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A budget lodge near Lake Munyanyange in the Katunguru area. Close to the flamingo lake and Queen Elizabeth park activities.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Pumba Safari Cottages
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
Budget cottages in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple, affordable option for safari visitors.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A budget lodge in the Katunguru area of Queen Elizabeth National Park. An affordable base for park activities.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
Queen Elizabeth Park View Tourist Lodge
$Katunguru · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Budget
A budget tourist lodge in the Katunguru area with views of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A simple option for park visitors.
Best for: Budget-conscious travellers
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