Marafiki Safari Lodge
Located in Queen Elizabeth National Park, overlooking Lake George, Marafiki Safari Lodge possesses some incredible views of this wild Ugandan landscape and is an ideal base from which to explore the region famous for tree-climbing lions, chimpanzees, and the crater lakes.
One of the best things about Marafiki Safari Lodge is that it was built using locally sourced materials and by builders from the local community, making it a product of sustainable tourism and conservation. Its location overlooking Lake George offers expansive views of the lake and the grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park where elephant, buffalo, giraffe, tsessebe, and kob roam in full view of the lodge. The timber and canvas cabins and bandas are simple, yet spacious, and there is a restaurant serving good, home-cooked food, and an outdoor seating area around a campfire.
- There are a variety of accommodation options, ranging from budget four-bedroom cabin with bunk beds, to comfortably luxurious bandas and tented chalets with open-air showers.
- The safari tent-style rooms have canvas sides that can be zipped down or rolled up to reveal the beautiful surroundings, making these rooms ideal for the more adventurous.
- The main lodge area has a dining room and a deck for some sunset-watching while enjoying a drink and some home-cooked meals.
- Marafiki puts a large emphasis on community engagement and there are special offers available for guests who opt to participate in cultural activities.
- A wide range of activities are on offer so that there is something for everyone, whether it be about big game sightings or simply the mesmerising scenery.
The jagged Rwenzori Mountains form a backdrop on the horizon and there is a host of natural attractions in the immediate area that would add to a diverse safari experience in western Uganda. The most popular activities on offer are game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which incorporates some excellent game viewing, including encounters with elephant herds, giraffe, buffalo, and the iconic Uganda kob among other things. The tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha area of the national park are a highlight in the region, as are the chimpanzees who dwell in the Kyambura Gorge nearby. Guests have the opportunity to go on boat cruises and view wildlife from the water while a guide talks about the natural prestige of the area, or one can opt for bird watching walks and hikes exploring the crater lakes.
