Kasenyi Lake Retreat & Campsite
Kasenyi, Kasese
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The location is really nice with the animsls walking around”
“The location is absolutely stunning, I never saw as many animals that in this pl…”
“The huts are super comfortable, clean and well maintained”
“The 4 traditional thatched huts are clean and comfortable and come with a refres…”
“The owner was very friendly, helpful”
“It may seem difficult to find but it’s worth it as you are greeted by lovely loc…”
“Delicious food, great rooms as well and the staff really put extra effort in to …”
“You eat breakfast and dinner with hippos aside”
“The dinner and breakfast tasty and plenty”
“This is a very important contribution to nature conservation - it is so importan…”
Overview
Set in Kasese, 25km from Katunguru, Kasenyi Lake Retreat & Campsite offers accommodation. The lodge is set on the shores of Lake George inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. Some units include a seating area and/or a terrace. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options are available every morning at the lodge. Guests can also come to the campsite with their own tents or camping car and enjoy the facilities and services offered by the property.
Traveller reviews
gml
couple
November 10, 2024
The location is really nice with the animsls walking around.
Loïc
couple
October 30, 2024
“Amazing wildlife, unforgetable place.”
The location is absolutely stunning, I never saw as many animals that in this place ! It was absolutely insane. When I woke up in the morning to see the sunrise I could see from my chair hippos in and out of the water, more than 20 waterbucks, 3 wild boards family, 3 buffalos, hundreds of birds... Like the opening scene of the King Lion ! Amazing amazing place !
Jirka.s.
couple
February 6, 2024
We love this place. It's basic accommodation but in an amazing location. You eat breakfast and dinner with hippos aside. Welcoming and kind owner who showed us hippos during the evening. Fresh fish from the lake for dinner. Our best experience with accommodation in Uganda. Thanks
Andrea
couple
January 23, 2024
The owner was very friendly, helpful. Before my travel contact me with whatsapp. The dinner and breakfast tasty and plenty. The accomodation looks like on the picture. If you would like spend a full day in the accomodation to reading a book and relax, not sure the best choise. But if you are a looking for a best place to start early game drive in Kasenyi, mske sure you can choose. Owner recommended a guide for a game drive with my rented car, I recommend!
david
family_with_children
August 5, 2023
Amazing location, everyone was very nice. Right in the park with hippos and waterbuck all around and right on the lake.
Rachel
couple
July 3, 2023
The animals (hippos, waterbuck and warthogs) coming onto the campsite at night was fantastic. The location also meant we weren't paying park fees to stay there because the access was on a public road. The evening meal around the campfire was also great.
Simon
family_with_children
June 14, 2023
“Short but really enjoyable”
Lovely bandas, food really good, and a power socket to charge our phones - what else could you want? But best bit was meeting an elephant on the way back from the village after buying bottled water. And the hippos hoovering up grass a few metres from our window every night was great too.
Martin
family_with_children
April 12, 2023
This is a magical place! You are staying in the heart of the national park - elephants, hippos and plenty of birds at your doorstep! Sunset and dawn will give the place a magical touch! This is a truly astonishing place. Staying here is an adventure & you support the local community which is living in the national park. This is a very important contribution to nature conservation - it is so important that the local communities benefit from national parks & not only the owners of the high end (and high price) lodges. But be prepared to be very close to nature - if you panic when hippos & elephants walk through the camp this might not be the right place for you. Otherwise it is totally worth every dollar, euro or ugx. The huts are super comfortable, clean and well maintained. Of course it is not a super luxury place - but honestly who needs that if nature provides all that beauty. You can get to the camp with bodas or you can get picked up by a driver (around 80k). The drive to the camp is a mini safari on its own. Tip: We made the mistake to book a safari in advance from an company in fort Portal - rather arrange something with the locals - our neighbours did a boot trip on the lake with a local fisherman & they loved it! You can cook your own meals if you are traveling on budget & know how to cook on fire :) Thanks for this experience!
Beth
extended_group
January 31, 2023
“beautiful basic lodge in the midst of nature”
Thjs lodge is fantastic.It may seem difficult to find but it’s worth it as you are greeted by lovely local staff, especially Sharon the chef who cooks up great local food including fresh fish. The 4 traditional thatched huts are clean and comfortable and come with a refreshing shower Animals roam around the camp all night while you can sit by campfire to enjoy the outside. breakfast is by the lake to watch the birds and hippos it’s near the Salt lakes but through the village nearer the fresh water lake so there is no suphur smell if you are wanting a reasonably priced that is run by locals and supports the local village this is it if you are used to staying in expensive resorts this may not be for you but I would say give it a go as you have a much more authentic experience
Sylwia
solo_traveller
September 26, 2022
“not great when using their tents”
This place has a huge potential. It is beautifully located with lots of animals around and the hippos literally walked past our tent at night. That was a magnificent experience.
Maxime
couple
August 4, 2022
“OK for one night”
Nice place to wake up with hippos in the morning. Nevertheless - place could be cleant - lot of plastic around!!!!! With little it could make a big difference.
Kshitij
extended_group
July 24, 2022
“Below average”
The location was good. No doubt.
Corin
family_with_children
June 27, 2022
“Awesome location and great staff!”
Great location in a superb part of the park. Delicious food, great rooms as well and the staff really put extra effort in to ensure we had a fantastic experience. Many thanks!
Susan
extended_group
June 22, 2022
campfire was great. I bit nervous of the hippos!!
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Free parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access
Services
Packed lunches, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
Each double lodge has a veranda with a seating area. The room also features a private bathroom with a shower and toilet with two double beds.
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