Kibale Forest National Park

Papaya Lake Lodge

Name: Papaya Lake Lodge
Address: Kibale Forest National Park

East African eco luxury

Papaya Lake Lodge sits one of Uganda’s most scenic regions, on the edge of Lake Lyantonde with the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains to the west and surrounded by countless vanilla, banana, coffee and tea plantations.

With a vibe of traditional East African and eco-luxury style, and embracing local artisan craftsmanship, nine bright and spacious cottages are situated on the slope of an extinct volcano, each hidden for the others by greenery.
Eight of the cottages feature two beds (one king-size and one single), local stone-decorated bathrooms with shower and verandas equipped with deckchairs. The ninth cottage is a two-floor villa boasting three bedrooms, a fireplace-lit living room, a spacious bathroom and a large terrace.

Cuisine is a unique fusion influences from all over the world with fresh local ingredients and produce from the garden, to be enjoyed in the communal dining area lit at night by kerosene lamps. This is also the setting for a bar that serves fine Ugandan coffee and cocktails, and the panoramic swimming pool.

Guests can track chimpanzees in neighbouring Kibale Forest National Park, head out on hikes, go on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park or even take an unforgettable hot air balloon flight.

Highlights

Chimpanzee trekking

Hiking Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Canoe and boat cruises on Lyantonde Lake

Nine cottages, including a three-bedroom villa

Swimming pool

Dining area and bar

Wi-Fi in common area

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Kibale Forest National Park

Kyaninga Lodge

Set against a stunning backdrop of Lake Kyaninga and the Mountains of the Moon beyond, Kyaninga Lodge is the spectacular result of Englishman Steve Williams’ vision, six years of unwavering commitment and over a thousand hand carved logs.

Eight cottages perch on platforms strung out along the crater’s rim, connected by a snaking wooden walkway. Each is spacious with twin or double beds, an indoor seating area leading out onto a private balcony, luxurious en suite bathrooms and incredible views all round.

The main lodge has an open fireplace and welcoming lounge area, decking areas and a spectacularly set swimming pool. It also houses the restaurant which serves classical European cuisine, tweaked to make use of local ingredients, most of which are hand-picked from Kyaninga Lodge’s own kitchen garden.

The lodge is perfectly placed for chimpanzee tracking and hikes inside Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park is two hours away and there are some wonderful community projects to visit nearby.