5 Resorts In Uganda Perfect For A Vacation

All About Uganda

A beautiful country In Eastern Africa, Uganda is bordered by South Sudan in the north, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Kenya in the east and Rwanda and Tanzania in the south. With a population of over 34 million people, Uganda occupies an area of 241,551 km and is the world’s second most populous landlocked country after Ethiopia. The capital of Uganda is Kampala the major spoken languages are English, Luganda, Swahili and other native languages. 

With its independence gotten from the United Kingdom in 1962, It’s got natural resources like copper limestone and cobalt. Uganda exports commodities such as tea, cotton, coffee, flowers, gold, fish and fish products and also horticultural products.

Uganda is a great tourist attraction because of the amazing sights that it has, from the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, immense Lake Victoria, and its abundant wildlife that includes chimpanzees, warthogs, gorillas and even hippos and more.

Here are 5 resorts that you can stay at during your visit to Uganda.

Kabalega Resort

The Kabalega Resort was established in 2010 and this resort offers accommodation, conference facilities, outdoor activities, food and drinks, and also entertainment in an eco-friendly environment. The Kabalega Resort has two branches – the Masindi branch and the Hoima branch. The resort’s design was inspired by nature and it boasts some of the best chefs in the country ready to serve you the finest cuisines. You also get fast and free internet and a place that feels like home and allows you to relax.

Located in Kampala Masindi the Kabalega resort is the perfect home away from home that you need if you’re going on a vacation. 

Victoria Forest Resort

Dubbed Uganda’s Island paradise, the Victoria Forest Resort is an absolutely breathtaking and beautiful place to go on a holiday.

With breathtaking views from the White Sand Beach, the amazing hotel facilities like the swimming pool, activities like the private beach which is actually a popular hangout amongst the guests of the resort, the business services, guided forest walk, sports fishing, massage, nature walk, trip to oil palms and solar plants, guided island drive and mountain bike ride. During your stay, you can book the standard room, royal cottage, deluxe room or the millennium cottage. The cost for a stay at the hotel can go from $70 to $95 per night.

Buffalo Safari Lodge

According to the Buffalo Safari website, It is located at Queen Elizabeth park, Katunguru Bridge, near the magical Kazinga Channel, in Western Uganda. The lodge is ideal for large groups of 20 guests or more and it boasts a serene environment made up of spectacular flora and fauna such as hippopotamuses, warthogs, birds and elephants.

You also get a world-class and experienced staff, bar and restaurant with a lounge that will give you an amazing view of the Queen Elizabeth park and lakes George and Edward.

The resort promises you a 12 minutes drive from park activities, a private lake at the property, tasty meals, free Wi-Fi, a large terrace overlooking the park, park animals visiting the lodge every day, special rooms and tasty meals. The prices of the rooms range from $350 to $520 per night.

Jinja Nile Resort 

The Jinja Nile resort is located on 12 hectares of landscaped garden In Jinja, on the banks of the Nile River. according to the website, the resort has a sitting area, a private bathroom, and a terrace with views of the Nile River. The resort is rated 7.8 for cleanliness, 7.8 for comfort, 8.2 for location, 7.5 for facilities, 8.1 for staff, 6.5 for value for money, and 2.5 for free Wi-Fi. For the rooms, you’ve got the options of the standard triple room, triple room with Nile facing, And the junior suite. The prices for these rooms start from 61,000 naira to 139,000 naira.

Pets are not allowed at this resort. You get free public parking, and babysitting and child services are available at an additional charge, there is access to a swimming pool, full body massage, pool bar, outdoor pool, and fitness centre. You also get access to evening entertainment at an additional cost, water sports facilities, mini golf at an additional cost also, diving also at an additional cost and darts, a pool table, fishing at an additional charge, a tennis court and a playground.

Located close to the Jinja Nile resort is the source of the Nile, the Jinja Golf Course, Bujagali Energy Limited Site, Jinja Railway Station and Mehta Golf Club.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Located on lake Bunyonyi, Kabale, Kabale, Uganda, It promises to offer you an amazing time in Uganda providing you with free Wi-Fi, a games room and a garden. Every room at the resort has a terrace with a view of the lake, and selected rooms come with a balcony. You can get into activities like canoeing, diving, squash facilities and also fishing at the resort.

Located close to it by a 45 minute’s drive is the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Also close to the resort is Cliff Forest which is 6 km away, Kabale Central Forest Reserve which is also 6 km away, Echuya Central Forest Reserve, Lake View Coffee house and so much more.  It is also a location well-liked by couples who rated 8.8 for 2 person trip. The rooms available include the cottage, furnished tent, and the superior room with prices going from 20,000 to 80,000 naira per night.