Katara Lodge is a small lodge perched on the hills overlooking the vast savannah plains of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is located just outside the park itself, but the Katunguru Gate where you access the park is only 15 km away.
There are only eight spacious cottages here, so the lodge is very small, meaning you can be assured of personal attention during your stay. Each cottage has a thatched roof, and is perched on stilts on the hillside. There is a large balcony where you can sit and enjoy the view, or if you're feeling adventurous, they can set up your bed on the balcony so you can sleep under the African stars. Inside, you will find wooden floors, hand-crafted furniture, and an en suite bathroom with a solar-heated shower and a roll top bath.
The main lounge and restaurant area is set higher up the hill, under thatch, and is completely open to the west to enjoy the views out over the plains and the Rwenzori Mountains beyond.
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Tour ideas in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Katara Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Mweya Safari Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Hot air balloon flight
Hot air balloon flight
Ballooning has long been popular in East Africa for wildlife viewing and taking in the majesty of the environment. An early start is unavoidable but the morning wake-up call will soon be forgotten as you float over the bush below, spotting animals from the air.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park and nearby places
- Ishasha 47 miles away
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 62 miles away
- Lake Mburo 66 miles away
- Lake Bunyonyi 74 miles away
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 87 miles away
- Mgahinga National Park 83 miles away
- Kibale Forest National Park 107 miles away
- Entebbe 167 miles away
- Kampala 178 miles away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 179 miles away