Budget lodges in Queen Elizabeth depends on your choice while on the trip in Queen Elizabeth national park. Queen Elizabeth national park is one of Uganda’s iconic national parks located in the southwestern Uganda and it Uganda’s 2nd largest and open savanna national park famous for hosting tree climbing lions same as those in Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania. There are a number of accommodation types in and around Queen Elizabeth national park where you can choose from. There are different classes of accommodation in and around the park for example luxury lodge, midrange lodges and budget lodges in Queen Elizabeth national park. Some of the budget lodges in Queen Elizabeth national park include;
Engiri Game Lodge: Engiri game lodge is one of the best budget lodges in Queen Elizabeth national park located about 300 meters off Mbarara-Kasese road and it is in the close vicinity of Kazinga channel a waterbody that joins Lake Edward and Lake George and the channel is famous for hosting a school of hippos, buffaloes, elephants and birds. It is famous for the best water activity in East Africa and that is a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. The term Engiri is a Runyankore dialect meaning “warthog”. This lodge is famous for its great customer care services, Wi-Fi, well stocked bar, organized restaurant and comfortable beds. You will enjoy your time while at this lodge.
Simba Safari Camp: This beautiful lodge is located near the Equator cross line in Queen Elizabeth national park overlooking the open savanna plains and Lake Kikorongo. The lodge is near Kasenyi plains normally known as the mating grounds and it is famous for game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park, the lodge is near Mweya safari lodge, Kyambura Gorge, Kikorongo where there is an Equator monument. The lodge has a family cottage which can accommodate a maximum of 5Pax, there are other cottages with double beds, twin beds and single beds as well. There are comfortable deckers in the dormitory which are available for backpackers. There is hot water and cold water for showering in the bathrooms, well set dining, stocked bar, Wi-Fi, wide lounge and security.
Pumba Safari Cottages: Pumba safari cottages are located in Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park. It is famous for its amazing proximity to the Gorge and expect wildlife visits while at this lodge. While at Pumba safari cottages expect scrumptious food form continental menu, well stocked bar, Wi-Fi, coffee shop, laundry services and breathtaking views of savanna. Pumba is a Swahili term meaning warthog.
Tembo Safari Lodge: Tembo is a Swahili word meaning elephant. Tembo safari lodge located in Katunguru near Kazinga channel. The lodge offers stunning views of the park and it is a choice for the most travelers who want to engage in activities in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Kazinga Channel View Resort: This amazing resort is located in Katunguru and it is very close to Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park. The lodge offers comfortable beddings, clean linen, well stocked bar, continental menu, Wi-Fi, laundry services and the lodge is mostly used by travelers who want to engage in activities in Queen Elizabeth national park for example game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest, boat cruise on Kazinga channel where you will have a mighty encounter with hippos, buffaloes, elephants, birds and stunning sceneries.
Mweya Safari Hostels and Cottages: These hostels and cottages are located on Mweya peninsula just very close to Mweya safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth national park. The hostels and cottages have self-contained rooms with flushing toilets, restaurant, bar, laundry services and internet.
River Ishasha Lodge: This lodge is located in Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park where tree climbing lions. The lodge is near River Ishasha and it offers stunning views of River Ntungwe. Relax at this lodge as you enjoy amazing aura of the park, the lodge has comfortable beds, nice restaurant, bar, lounge and campfire.
There are other budget lodges in Queen Elizabeth national park. You can combine chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park and wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park and gorilla trekking experience in Uganda by visiting Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park.
