Mweya Safari Lodge

Lions in trees, chimps in an ancient gorge and the Mountains of the Moon.

There's an old-world feel about Mbweya's comforts. The views change constantly, and it can be difficult to tear yourself away from the silence to explore the park's many, many riches.

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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Mweya Safari Lodge

A charming and comfortable lodge set on a peninsula in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya is surrounded by the Rwenzoris, the fabled 'Mountains of the Moon'. Here, you're on the floor of Africa's western Rift Valley, the birthplace of humankind. Before you, the 36-kilometre Kazinga Channel flows slowly from Lake George to Lake Edward; around you, the park offers sanctuary to 95 mammal species, 600-plus species of birds and dozens of violent (and luckily extinct) 'explosion' volcanoes. This is a truly magical and ancient place. And the food is very, very good too.

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From $350 person/night

Lodge

54 Rooms

Queen Elizabeth, Uganda

What you'll love

The birdlife in this region is, quite simply, staggering. There are over 600 species within Queen Elizabeth National Park and you'll spot many without even leaving the lodge.

Insiders tip

The rooms differ in views and levels of luxury, so it pays to be a bit picky when choosing the one for you.

Something to think about

Due to the lodge's remote location, dietary requirements must be mentioned upon booking.

The property

Top-quality meals are served in the formal central dining area, with a menu that focuses on continental, Indian and international cuisine. Fancy more relaxed meals? Enjoy the same menu on the veranda so there's no need to avert your eyes from the view. Specify special dietary needs when booking. Saturday nights are fun, with a special barbecue and traditional dancers providing entertainment. There's a health club and spa, and a pool overlooking the channel.

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The rooms

There's accommodation to suit all tastes. Thirty-two en-suite standard rooms with fans offer views of lakes George and Edward; 12 large deluxe rooms overlooking the Kazinga Channel have aircon; and there are family-sized cottages named Rwenzori Cottage and Royal Cottage. Looking for privacy and luxury? Queens Cottage and Presidential Cottage are superb. Two luxury and two standard tents cater for camping fans. Furnishings throughout are bright, clean and comfortable, and the views are wider than you could imagine.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Walking safari

Boat Cruises

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Take a guided game drive through Queen Elizabeth Park to see some of its 95 species of mammal and hundreds of birds. Watch for warthog, the rare, aquatic sitatunga, giant forest hog, Uganda kob, topi and leopard. See the sights from the channel – yawning hippo, waterbirds, lumbering elephants and crocs sunbathing. Visit Kyambura Gorge's chimps, monkeys and buffalo. See Ishasha's tree-climbing lions and take a crater drive to Katwe, a concentration of extinct volcanoes that exploded violently aeons ago.

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Reviews

Smita

8 years ago

This was substandard - perhaps it was our room, but it was very below average and food was terrible. So glad we didn't spend more than a night here.

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2 out of 5 stars

About Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth

One of East Africa's gems, boasting breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife.

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