Crater Safari Lodge

Chimpanzees & Crater Lakes

The well-appointed Crater Safari Lodge is situated in a prime location on a hill overlooking the second largest crater lake in Uganda. The views from the lodge are breath taking, and the 21 rooms (deluxe chalets or standard cabanas) either have a full or partial view of the crater lake below. Close to the lodge is the famous Kibale National Park, home of the chimp trekking safari. The national park protects the lush and dense evergreen rain forest, which is the natural habitat to chimpanzee. Chimp trekking, outdoor activities and numerous cultural activities in the immediate area can be booked during your stay.

Accommodation

Guests have the choice of staying in deluxe thatched chalets with expansive wooden balconies, or pool facing standard cabana rooms. Rooms, whether deluxe or standard, provide the perfect luxurious jungle escape. All accommodation has partial or full views of the tranquil crater lake and its pristine surrounds.

Stay in your choice of 10 deluxe thatched chalets with expansive wooden balconies, or 11 pool facing standard cabana rooms, all of which have full or partial lake views.

Facilities

Crater Safari Lodge has been designed in such a way that it doesn’t intrude on its pristine surrounds, and is a solar powered eco-friendly lodge. The camp is sprawled across lawns and lush vegetation resting on the banks of the second largest crater lake in Uganda. Wooden thatched chalets with expansive wooden balconies provide the perfect luxurious jungle escape, and garden swings dotted between chalets offer private places for relaxation.

At a glance

Features & Facilities

WiFi in main area
Tea and coffee station in the main area
Intimate bar area
Dining area/restaurant where meals are served
Comfortable open lounge area with expansive views of the gardens and crater lake
Guest bathroom in main area, and hairdryer facility
Laundry service on site
Babysitting services available (extra cost)
Activities can be arranged at the lodge
Swinging chairs for relaxation dotted around the gardens
Swimming pool on lawns with deck chairs
Pool service for drinks
Boma area with campfire
11 stand alone Deluxe chalets (lake facing or garden) with wooden balconies
Honeymoon chalet and family chalets available
10 standard pool facing cabanas (ground level and second floor units)
All accommodation has a seating/lounge area inside the room
Rooms have : mosquito nets, wardrobe, clothes rack, shower, bathrobe, free toiletries, toilet, bathroom, bath or shower, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, towels, linen, and bedside tables with lamps
Plug points in rooms (Type G, 3 prong square plugs)
Wake-up service

Daily Schedule

Crater Safari Lodge is the perfect base to explore a range of activities in the area. The main activity is tracking chimpanzee, which takes place in the neighbouring Kibale National Park.

The schedule of you day goes according to your chosen activity, and the times will vary. This is only a rough schedule of events.

06:00 - 09:00 : Breakfast

09:00 : Activity of your choice. Chimp tracking takes place at various time slots during the day.

13:00 : Return for lunch

15:00 : Afternoon activity

18:00 : Return for sundowners

19: 30/ 20: 00 : Dinner and relax around the campfire in the boma area (weather permitting)

Location

Crater Safari Lodge is in a remote area and the journey to paradise is long, but eye-opening and scenic. The quickest route is by air. Crater Safari Lodge is located 7 km from the tropical rainforest of Kibale Forest National Park and is located on the banks of the Nyinabulitwa Crater Lake. Fort Portal is the closest town and is 22 km away.

Guests can fly into the main Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and catch a connecting flight to Kasese. From here, a road transfer to the lodge can be arranged and will take approximately two to three hours, depending on the road conditions.

Alternatively, guests can get a road transfer with a private driver from Entebbe to Crater Safari Lodge. This can take anything from 5 - 7 hours.