Budget Lodges and Camps in Queen Elizabeth National Park : It is important to note that there is a wide range of accommodation facilities where visitors that visit the park can stay. The lodges are widely spread all over the park and they range from Luxury to budget options. Also known as the second largest park in Uganda after Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies a total land area of 1978 square Kilometers dominated by a varying vegetation that hosts a diversity of Wildlife species such as; huge herds of African Elephants, herds of African Buffaloes, warthogs, Hippos, Uganda Kobs, leopards, water bucks, lions, hyenas plus numerous primates among others.

The park is home to many fascinating sites of wonderful tourist attractions and activities such as; game drives where you get an opportunity to search for the tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector plus other amazing wildlife in the park like African Big Five,  enjoy boat cruise launch on Kazinga channel, trekking chimpanzees in the kyambura gorge among others. The parks is one of the birders haven in Uganda where you get a chance to spot many colorful bird species where some of the species are Albertine endemic. Due to these amazing activities, there is increased number of tourists that visit the park every year.

Regardless of the population of tourist visiting the park, there is just enough accommodation facilities close to the main tourist sites that offers a remarkable accommodation facilities that suits a travelers budget for a great extraordinary experience on a Uganda safari. some of the famous tourist sites in the park include; Mweya peninsular- this is where boat cruise, birding, Mongoose tracking plus nature walks are done,  Kyambura gorge– famous site for chimpanzee trekking experience in the park, nature and bird watching, Ishasha sector- popular for the tree Climbing lions, Kasenyi plains – known for impressive numbers of wildlife offering an extremely rewarding game drives. Allover these sites, you encounter numerous budget accommodations where visitors spend their nights and catch up with their scheduled safari activities with in the Park. Here are some of the top budget accommodation in Queen Elizabeth national park;

Simba safari Camp

Simba safari lodge is one of the budget accommodations situated close to the Equator line on the extreme border of Queen Elizabeth National Park. it is located on a hill top overlooking the sweeping savannah vegetation of the park as well as Lake Kikongo. Simba Safari lodge to strategically located adjacent to the most exciting tourist sites in the park such as Mweya peninsular famous for the boat cruise experience on Kazinga channel, Kyambura gorge a great place for chimpanzee trekking experience, Kasenyi plains known for the unique game drive adventure due to the impressive populations of wildlife, lake Kikorongo offering great insight for the Equator experience as well as birding.

Accommodation Options offered

En-suite rooms- these are offered as double, Twin and triple rooms. All rooms features a Single king beds, twin beds and triple beds respectively. They are well equipped with inbuilt bathrooms with free toiletries, features a terrace and inside toilets.

Family cottages- these feature two bedrooms, twin beds, King size bed, an extra bed, spacious seating room, and a terrace. The family cottage accommodates a maximum of 5 people.

Campsite-the lodge houses a enough space for camping where you can enjoy a night in the park jungle using your own camping equipment. The campsite are offered with good security.

Dormitory rooms- these rooms features comfortable beds on a decker, they are form of dorms with 3 double decker’s, 5 double deckers, as well as 10 double deckers.  They feature inbuilt bathrooms equipped with hot and cold shower running water. 

Other facilities and services offered to all visitors include; Free Wi-Fi Internet allover the lodge premises, free private parking, security, as well stocked bar and a large lounge areas for chilling.

Engiri Game Lodge

The Engiri Game Lodge is situated in Katunguru area of queen Elizabeth national park. The lodge is located about 300 meters off Mbarara-Kasese Road close to Kasese Kazinga channel that hosts impressive number of Hippos. It is located near to the main tourist sites of the park such as Mweya, Kyambura, Kasenyi plains and visitors can easily connect their route back to the lodge in just a short time.

Room types offered

Basic Tents- they features either double or twin beds with an inbuilt bathroom well equipped with free basic toiletries.

Family Cottages- these feature a spacious living room, bedroom with one King bed, Twin beds and it is self-contained with an inbuilt bathrooms and toilets. The family cottage accommodates a maximum of 4 adults and 3 children.

Basic tents- these offer spectacular views of the beautiful gardens at the Lodge. The tents are provided with mattresses and each tent accommodates a maximum of two adults and one child.

The lodger features other facilities like a well-stocked bar, free Wi-Fi Internet, free private parking space, Laundry services, an amazing Restaurant that serves an English breakfast buffet every morning.

Pumba Safari Cottages

Pumba Safari Lodge is located adjacent to Kyambura area of queen Elizabeth national park.  The lodge comprises of self contained cottages that have comfortable beds. The cottages offer spectacular views to the park thus all visitors stay at the lodge get an opportunity to sight some animals of the park like the Elephants among others.

Other facilities offered the Lodge include; a coffee shop, a well-stocked bar, Free Wi-Fi internet, Laundry services, free parking space among others. 

Tembo Safari Lodge

Pumba safari lodge is situated in Katunguru area of the park close to Kazinga channel. The Lodge offers spectacular views of the might Kazinga channel. All its rooms features comfortable rooms, Private inbuilt bathrooms and there is a daily house keeping services. The cottage rooms are Spacious and all of them are self-contained. It features other facilities like an amazing restaurant, a well-stocked bar, free Wi-Fi Internet, flat screen satellite TV among others.

Mweya Hostels and Cottages

The cottages are situated on Mweya Peninsular with the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The hostels are under the management of the Uganda Wildlife authority and these have been made available and affordable to guests especially budget travelers visiting this amazing park. The accommodation facility features cottages and hostels that are self-contained with bathrooms as well as flashing toilets. The Mweya family cottages can accommodate a maximum of 5 individuals and it comprises of an inbuilt kitchen, living rooms, terrace among other facilities. Other services and facilities include; a well-stocked bar, Free public Wi-Fi Internet, daily house keeping services among other offers.

Kazinga Channel view resort

The lodge is situated in Katunguru close to Kazinga channel with in queen Elizabeth national park. Kazinga Channel view resort offers accommodations in Bandas. Its accommodation rooms comprises of single and  double cottages that are self-contained. The lodge features enough space for camping but you are required to carry your own camping equipment. The lodge is strategically located in an area that allows you easy access to the park where tourist activities are done such as, game drive, birding, nature, boat cruise, forest walk, Chimpanzee trekking among others.  The lodge allows you spectacular views of the park especially scenic beauty of Kazinga channel. It features a well-stocked bar, a dining restaurant, free private parking space, free Public Wi-Fi internet, laundry services among others.

River Ishasha lodge

River Ishasha lodge is situated with in the southern sector of the park famously known as the Ishasha sector popular for the tree climbing lions. A night stay at this amazing lodge allows you an opportunity to experience the wilderness in queen Elizabeth national park. The lodge allows you clear mesmerizing views of River Ishasha and River Ntungwe thus giving you a cool relaxation at the lodge. It features other services and facilities like a lounge area, restaurant, relaxing area , a well-stocked bar and a camp Fire.

Topi Lodge

The Lodge is situated with in the wilderness jungle of Queen Elizabeth national park, adjacent to Ishasha sector home to the tree climbing lions. Topi Lodge allows you an insight to enjoy the wilderness and it is gives breath taking views to the park. The lodge comprises of self-contained rooms that are comfortable and spacious. The Lodge features other facilities and services such as; free private parking space, a well-stocked bar, free Public Wi-Fi internet among others.

All budget accommodation facilities offers an service to all guests while attaching value to money. Here at Jeisking Tours Ltd we can assist you book your budget accommodation in the park that is suitable for you lifetime safari experience in the Pearl of Africa. For more information send us an inquiry at info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.