Hippo Safari Lodge is set on a quiet hill in the Mweya region of Queen Elizabeth National Park. From here, guests can view Kitako and Kabazimu islands on Lake Edward. The lodge is ideal for visitors seeking a wilderness experience.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in western Uganda, is home to 95 species of mammals, 615 bird species, and 5 main vegetation types out of 57 found in the country. These include forest grassland, swamp vegetation, bushy grassland, acacia woodland, and lakeshore. The park covers 1,978 square kilometers and is the most visited in Uganda.
The lodge has 10 spacious Meru-style safari tents with grass-thatched roofs. Each tent is comfortably furnished, with en-suite facilities. A canvas wall with a zipper separates the bedroom from the bathroom.
Every evening, a campfire is lit where guests can relax under the stars. The dining area serves both local and international meals, and the bar offers a variety of drinks.
Activities in the Park
- Bird Watching: With over 600 bird species, the park is one of the best birding spots in Uganda. Species include flamingos, martial eagles, kingfishers, open-billed storks, cormorants, squacco herons, African emerald cuckoos, barbets, speckled tinkerbirds, grey woodpeckers, papyrus canaries, Verreaux’s eagle-owls, and green hylias.
- Wildlife Viewing: Game drives and balloon safaris offer chances to see elephants, buffalo, warthogs, bushbucks, topis, waterbucks, hyenas, and more. The Ishasha sector is famous for tree-climbing lions. The best time for drives is early morning or late afternoon.
How to Get There
Hippo Safari Lodge is 6–8 hours by road from Kampala, 6 hours from Bwindi, 4 hours from Lake Mburo, and 4–6 hours from the Ishasha sector. Visitors can also fly by charter from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield and then continue by road to the lodge.
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