Buffalo Safari Lodge - Katunguru

Wilderness safari lodge on 25 private acres near Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodations

Buffalo Safari Lodge offers rooms with private terraces, balconies, and seating areas, each with a private bathroom and bath or shower. Some rooms feature two levels of balcony views and extra spacious interiors with thatched roofs and wood floors. The lodge provides 24-hour electricity, on-demand hot water, and a choice of pillows with three firmness levels in every room.

Wildlife & Location

The lodge sits 0.5 miles off the Kasese-Mbarara road, directly at the Kazinga Channel within Queen Elizabeth National Park. Guests see elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, and warthogs from the pool deck and watering hole, with a resident elephant named John that frequently visits the property. Security escorts guests between rooms and common areas from 7pm to 7am due to free-roaming wildlife such as lions, hyenas, and hippos.

Dining

The lodge's restaurant serves a continental breakfast each morning and offers a three-course menu for lunch and dinner with both local Ugandan and international options. Guests can choose from kid-friendly buffets, special diet menus, and packed breakfasts for early game drives, with fresh fruit and wine/champagne available. The bar provides a fully stocked selection of beverages, and staff like Alfred and Godard attend to every meal with personalized service.

Wellness & Activities

Two outdoor infinity pools overlook the savanna, one with a pool bar and view of local wildlife, while sun loungers and umbrellas are provided. The lodge offers full-body massages, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and couples massage services on-site. Daily activities include boat tours on the Kazinga Channel, game drives, guided bush walks, bike tours, and themed dinner nights with live music.

Family-Friendly

Children have access to a dedicated kids' club, indoor and outdoor play areas, a playground, and board games or puzzles. Babysitting services are available, and the property includes a shallow end in one pool and swimming pool toys for younger guests. Family rooms accommodate up to four people, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange grocery deliveries or packed lunches for day trips.

• Location: On 25 private acres at the Kazinga Channel, 0.5 miles from Kasese-Mbarara road
• Rooms: Private terraces, balconies, seating areas, two-level views in select suites
• Dining: Continental breakfast, three-course meals with local and international options
• Wildlife: Resident elephant John, waterbuck, hippos, lions visible from lodge grounds
• Wellness: Infinity pools, full-body massages, facial treatments, couples massage
• Activities: Boat tours, game drives, guided bush walks, themed dinners, live music
• Family: Kids' club, playground, board games, babysitting, family rooms