Are you looking for the best safari lodges and camps in Uganda? Uganda has a variety of incredible safari camps and lodges for every type of traveler. Below are some of the best ones that are good for sole tourists, families and adventure.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. The camp is nested deep in the heart of Uganda's breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is an astonishing lodge where a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the majesty of one of Africa's most remarkable creatures (gorillas) awaits.

At this camp is where gorilla trekking adventures begin and gorilla families sometimes pay a visit to the camp. This gives an opportunity to the visitors to see these magnificent great apes straight away from their rooms.

The camp consists of about 10 private luxury tents. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp's communal area is equally impressive with a comfortable lounge, elegant dining area and a well-stocked bar offering soaring views over the lush rainforest. Come dusk, guests gather around the central campfire under glittering, star-strewn skies and swap stories of that day’s adventures to the tune of the night chorus.

The splendor of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp goes beyond its luxurious accommodations and proximity to the awesome gorillas. Guests are also invited to interact with the local community through Sanctuary’s philanthropic projects. This experience offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the semi-nomadic Batwa people, the original dwellers of the forest.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. It is located on the southern outskirts of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Nkuringo Lodge offers guests unparalleled views over Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Volcanoes.

Each of the lodge’s 12 cottages is individually designed with local handicrafts and colorfully printed fabrics and the main lodge contains a restaurant, bar and coffee shop overlooking the surrounding rainforest. The multi-award-winning eco-lodge offers mid-range to luxury forest escapes offers multiple options for travelers, including private garden cottages, family villas, and luxury suites nestled on a forested ridge with bewildering views of the rural landscape.

The lodge utilizes solar energy and harvested rainwater and proudly operates as a carbon neutral lodge.

The lodge is entirely carbon neutral running off solar energy and harvested rain water. The lodge also runs a number of local community projects with Nkuringo youth and women’s groups.

The lodge offers walking safari adventures around the rural landscape to complement the gorilla trekking excursions. One of the favorites with many guests is the walk across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Nkuringo to Buhoma, a renewing nature hike with a local guide. Several other trails around the lodge take you through the paradise of pristine nature and local mountain communities in the sophisticated landscape. The guided walking safari is a must for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Apoka Safari Lodge. Apoka Safari Lodge is located on a picturesque kopje overlooking the Narus valley in the south-western sector of Kidepo Valley National Park.

Apoka Safari Lodge is relaxed and quietly located in the park providing a peaceful and private experience. Wildlife is viewed from the privacy of your veranda or your private outdoor stone bathtub though the best way of seeing wildlife is exploring the Kidepo Valley National Park while using the rooftop car.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a lovely new luxury option in the southern part of Bwindi National Park.

There are 10 stone cottages, each featuring a spacious bedroom, lounge area and an en suite bathroom with a shower. A fireplace links the bedroom and lounge ensuring the rooms are kept cozy and warm in the cool evenings and all of the rooms boast dramatic views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Food is cooked using local produce and the main lodge facilities include a cozy library and lounge area, a lush botanical garden and sheltered verandahs where you can relax with a cup of tea enjoying the amazing views. High ceilings, pale canvas furnishings and pale wooden beams really maximize the sense of space and grandeur in the main lodge area, befitting the amazing location perfectly.

Elephant Plains Lodge. Elephant Plains Lodge is situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Elephant Plains Lodge is just a 10 minutes’ drive away from the Queen Elizabeth National Park main gate and 5 minutes’ drive to the Equator Monument in Kikorongo.

The lodge’s location provides easy access to several attractions including the Kasenyi tracks, Mweya Peninsula and Kazinga Channel.

Elephant Plains Lodge is ideal for all tourists seeking luxury accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is also well situated for tourists who wish to enjoy a game drive and boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Staying at Elephant Plains Lodge provides an opportunity to take a short drive to Kasenyi Plains for fantastic game viewing. Kasenyi Plains also has Uganda Kob breeding grounds, attracting an impressive number of predators in the area.

Elephant Plains offers comfortable and spacious accommodation in 6 double/twin en-suite grass-thatched cottages with large private verandas and full-height glass windows/doors to take advantage of the incredible views. In addition, 2 family cottages with double separate en-suite bedrooms are available, accommodating up to 5 people per stay.

All cottages have large bathtub showers and are spaced out along the hilltop providing privacy and tranquility. Each room’s large veranda overlooks Lake Kikorongo where guests can watch elephants and buffaloes gathering by the watering hole during sunset.

The main area features an extensive lounge with comfortable couches and intimate seating areas perfect for enjoying a sip of a drink while taking in the beautiful views under the cooling breeze rolling in off Lake George. The spacious restaurant has an outside dining deck with great views and serves an international menu inspired by local flavors.

The lodge also boasts a sizable eco-friendly swimming pool for guests to cool off at the end of the day while continuing to take in the fantastic views offered from everywhere around the lodge.

Nile Safari Lodge. This lodge in Murchison Falls National Park is well placed on the Southern banks of river Nile in Murchison. This lodge offers a complete seclusion and a sense of luxury without severing itself from its stunning surroundings.

Nile safari lodge rooms provide guests with complete privacy and comfort and also ideal for families and larger groups.

Nile safari lodge consists of 8 luxurious Banda with the following amenities namely; lounge bar, floating massage, spacious open restaurants, camp fires and star beds.

There are three types of accommodation at this lodge namely 6 deluxe Bandas, 1 family Banda and 1 exclusive Banda and maximum occupancy is 25 guests.  They provide international dishes at the restaurant and Wi-Fi and hot water are powered by solar. Activities experienced while at the lodge are; game drives, Nile River cruise, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest, fishing, bird watching and many others.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is a tranquil retreat set on the banks of the Ntungwe River. Blending perfectly into their wild natural setting, just ten spacious tented rooms create a true refuge in the wilderness. Large, mosquito-netted beds look out onto private verandas with beautiful river views.

Simple but elegant interiors as well as hot bush showers and flushing toilets ensure a taste of pure comfort in this wild setting.

A spacious thatched lounge provides the ideal place for guests to relax while meals are served either in the cozy dining area or al fresco on the banks of the river.

A blazing bonfire is the ideal focal point for guests to share stories of the day’s adventures over an ice-cold beverage.

Activities done while at the camp include game drives in some of the most unspoilt and remote sectors of the Queen Elizabeth National Park and bush walks as well as the opportunity to visit the nearby community and experience the local schools and traditional medicinal herbalists.

Mount Gahinga Lodge. Mount Gahinga Lodge was the first lodge built by Praveen Moman and opened in 2002.

Mount Gahinga Lodge has eight guest bandas, all with stone walls and a papyrus roof. Each is named after a Virunga volcano! Two are deluxe rooms, four bandas contain a double bed, and two have twin beds. Room features include bedside tables and lighting, a chunky storage chest, and a cozy stone fireplace. The well-appointed en-suite facilities comprise flush toilet, twin washbasins, and shower with hot and cold running water. Every Banda also benefits from a lovely private veranda and all guests have use of a personal butler service.

The bandas are connected to the property’s main lodge along neat pathways. This building is made out of stone and thatch too. Inside, there’s an open-plan lounge and dining area, with well-cushioned wicker sofas and armchairs, a long table flanked by upright chairs for communal meals and a large central fireplace. This space extends into a comfy sun room which boasts amazing views of the volcanoes and surrounding landscape.

Guests can also marvel at the scenery from Mount Gahinga’s terrace. Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge, but it can be unreliable.

In a separate building, there’s a great little gift shop perfect for purchasing souvenirs.

Apart from gorilla trekking, there are other activities that visitors can engage in while at Mount Gahinga Lodge such as Golden monkey treks, Cultural experiences and many others.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge. It is set between the Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kyambura Gorge Lodge boasts 8 beautiful and spacious bandas nestled on the hillside each with its own bathroom. Among the 8 Bandas, 4 are standard and 4 deluxe. The rooms are very spacious and include queen size beds, en-suite bathroom with private indoor and outdoor walk-in showers, a private veranda and a personal butler. Every Banda has great views over both the park and the gorge.

Each Banda overlooks a different aspect of the panoramic views across the gorge and the lush savannah of the national park stretching all the way to the Rwenzori Mountains.

Meals are prepared using the freshest local ingredients and served in the dining area. The lodge is situated within easy walking distance of the trail where guests can begin their chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Game drives in the National Park, guided forest walks and bird watching expeditions explore the surroundings. While at this lodge, do not miss out on the opportunity to go and spot the tree climbing lions in Ishasha.

The lodge offers a living room area with a majestic swimming pool where you can relax after a long chimpanzee trekking day or you do a massage from the sauna.

Mihingo Lodge. The lodge is situated in a private wilderness area bordering Lake Mburo National Park.  Mihingo Lodge is an exclusive family-owned lodge that stands out for possessing that elusive ‘wow’ factor. A dozen luxury tented chalets are scattered across a forested hill whose rocky summit offers wonderful views in all directions.

There is also a beautifully appointed open-sided dining area and a swimming pool set between the boulders. This is unquestionably the most luxurious Uganda safari lodge servicing Lake Mburo National Park. Visitors while at this lodge, they can also opt to horseback and walking safaris as well as night drives that come with a decent chance of spotting leopards.