Buffalo Safari Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

Buffalo Safari Lodge is a 3-star lodge located at Queen Elizabeth Park, Katunguru Bridge, near the magical Kazinga channel, 1km off Kasese-Mbarara road, Western Uganda.

The lodge is accessible by both road and air. Kampala is approximately 370 km from Queen Elizabeth National Park and driving time takes about 5-6 hours. Kasese is the nearest airstrip from the lodge.

Buffalo Safari Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda has 23 cottages, which is ideal for large groups of 46 guests or more. There are 12 Standard cottages and 11 Deluxe cottages.  The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and a seating area.  

Among the rooms at this property, there are five family cottages each with an overall living space of 3500.sq ft, consisting of 2 interconnecting rooms in each cottage, with a private entryway/lobby in between that can be opened up for families living together.

Each room is incredibly independent, with its own private entrance, a balcony, a private corridor, and a large, 150 sq. ft bathroom. Each of the rooms has two king-size 6ft X 7ft beds.

The lodge has a private animal waterhole (pond) called Rubirizi, where a large number of animals from the park come to lounge nonchalantly – including buffalo, antelope, kob, elephant, warthog, and even the very rare giant forest hog – all of which guests enjoy and get to see while at the restaurant terrace. 

The lodge has a fully stocked bar and restaurant, with a lounge that gives guests and visitors a spectacular view of the world-renowned Queen Elizabeth Park below, the Kazinga Channel River, and our privately-owned Lake Rubirizi.  The lodge also features a garden, terrace & free WiFi, and an infinity pool.

Activities available at the Buffalo Safari Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda include; Game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat cruise trips at Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee trekking, and community walks that also include visits to local markets, fishing villages among others.

There are a lot of activities for the family, including indoor games, outdoor games, family walks, and park activities. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most popular tourist parks, full of African wildlife – 95 species of mammals, 619 species of birds, reptiles including crocodiles and Monitor Lizards. 

2024 Buffalo Safari Lodge Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Full Board basis + Service charges & Local hotel tax (LHT) but exclude other taxes

Notes

* Children aged below 5 years stay for free
* Children aged 12 and above pay the adult rates

Extra Activities (Per Adult )

* Bush Breakfast – 40 US Dollars
* Escorted Walks on our private 25-acre property -20 US Dollars
* Katwe Salt Lake (half day – Excluding transfers)- 50 US Dollars
* Guest Vehicle cleaning (dependent on vehicle size) – 5 US Dollars
* Community Visits (half day – Excluding transfers) – 60 US Dollars
* Ground Transfers to Kasese airfield (per vehicle) – 120 US Dollars
* Local Guide and Environmental/Cultural Interpreter – 60 US Dollars

Park Activities in Queen Elizabeth Park (Per adult)

* Mongoose Tracking – 40 US Dollars
* Experiential Lion Tracking- 65 US Dollars
* Bird Watching and Nature Walk – 40 US Dollars
* Park entrance fees (to do any park activities) – 40 US Dollars
* Boat cruise (Morning or afternoon or evening session) – 40 US Dollars
* Chimpanzee Trekking(Per session, Morning or afternoon) – 70 US Dollars
* Rwenzori Mountain Climb or visit (one day – Excluding transfers) – 120 US Dollars

Guest Rooms & Lodge Capacity;

The lodge has 23 cottages, which is ideal for large groups of 46 guests or more. We have 12 Standard cottages and 11x Deluxe cottages;

Standard Cottages – a large living area (651 sq. ft) are furnished with Danish stumped floor, wall matt, instant water heater shower, and low flush toilet.

Deluxe cottages -large rooms (770 sq. ft), furnished with Danish stumped floor, wall matt, instant water heater shower, suspended electric bronze heater shower system, a bathtub, low flush toilet, and Bidet complete with a Sharaf. It also comes with a large private balcony overlooking the Park.

Family cottages –  each with an overall living space of 3500.sq ft, consisting of 2 interconnecting rooms in each cottage, with a private entryway/lobby in between that can be opened up for families living together.

Each room is incredibly independent, with its own private entrance, a balcony, a private corridor, and a large, 150 sq. ft bathroom. Each of the rooms has two king-size 6ft X 7ft beds.

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