Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya Peninsula, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Mweya Safari Lodge is set on the Mweya Peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park, on a ridge between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel. Most rooms and the terraces look down over the water, where hippos, buffalo and elephants come to drink, with the Rwenzori Mountains on the horizon when the cloud lifts.
It is one of the easiest places in Uganda to see a lot in a short time. Game drives, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura Gorge are all within reach, and the lodge has a large pool for the hours in between.
On the Mweya Peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park, above the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward.
Standard and deluxe rooms, luxury tents, suites and family cottages, many with channel views.
Restaurant, two bars, large pool, health club, gift shop and business centre.
Game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, chimp tracking at Kyambura, guided walks and birdwatching.
Activities
Queen Elizabeth gives you savannah, water and forest in one park, and Mweya puts all three within easy reach.
Game drives
Morning and afternoon drives in open-sided vehicles look for elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion and the park’s many antelope. Night drives can be added.
Kazinga Channel cruise
A boat trip along the channel brings you close to hippos, buffalo and elephants at the water’s edge, with a huge variety of waterbirds. Many guests call it the highlight of the stay.
Chimpanzee tracking
Kyambura Gorge, a sunken forest not far from the lodge, is home to a habituated chimpanzee community, and tracking them is an unforgettable morning.
Birdwatching
With more than 600 bird species recorded in the park, the peninsula is a rewarding place for birders of every level.
Walks and cultural visits
Guided nature walks and visits to local communities add variety on the days between drives and cruises.
Access & location
Queen Elizabeth National Park is reached by road from Kampala in a long day, or by a scheduled or chartered flight. We arrange the road transfers and can combine Mweya with Bwindi, Kibale or Murchison Falls.
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Ask us how to get thereFacilities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay in the park.
- Large swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Tembo Bar
- Poolside bar
- Health club and spa
- Gift shop
Dining is in a formal restaurant and on the veranda, with international dishes and local specialities and the occasional barbecue night. The pool has a sundeck overlooking the channel, and a path leads down to a viewpoint where animals come to drink. A health club offers massages and facials.
Rooms & amenities
A wide choice of rooms, so the lodge works for couples and families alike.
- Standard rooms
- Deluxe rooms
- Luxury tents
- Suites
- Family cottages
Standard rooms have a balcony or terrace and an en-suite bathroom. Deluxe rooms add air conditioning, while luxury tents and suites offer more space and views over the Kazinga Channel. Family cottages sleep several guests in separate bedrooms. We recommend a category for your group when we quote.
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