Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Rubirizi district, Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Why people book this hotel
“The owner and his wife very kind and helpful”
“Staff were great, very keen to help in every way”
“Good location for the park and boat trips”
“The food was great and the location even more”
“Rooms large enough, as well as the bathroom”
“The bungalows are charming and comfortable, providing a perfect retreat”
“We had full board accomodation; the meals and the breakfasts were very good”
“Dinner was included, for breakfast they asked beforehand what to prepare and for…”
“The room was spacious and clean”
“Bungalow was clean”
“WiFi in the dining room/reception”
“Hot shower, good functioning wifi and very close to the National park”
Overview
Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Katunguru. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view. Queen Elizabeth National Park is 10 km from the resort, while Kyambura Game Reserve is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 41 km from Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite.
Traveller reviews
Roberta
extended_group
February 26, 2026
“Perfect accomodation close to the park”
We had full board accomodation; the meals and the breakfasts were very good. Position close to the Queen Elizabeth NP, perfect for all the activities in the park. The owner and his wife very kind and helpful. Rooms large enough, as well as the bathroom. WiFi in the dining room/reception.
Tony
extended_group
February 22, 2026
“Pleasant enough for short stay”
Staff were great, very keen to help in every way. Good location for the park and boat trips. Elephants strolling close by day and night a definite bonus!
Stijn
couple
September 15, 2025
Very friendly and welcoming host. Good food (hice portions as well). Hot shower, good functioning wifi and very close to the National park
Chenhao
couple
August 23, 2025
Good service and food
Katharina
couple
July 28, 2025
“We had a very pleasant stay, Hans has been very helpful with all our questions, just a great host!”
The charming houses, the host Hans and the elephants who visit the camp daily.
Matouš
solo_traveller
March 2, 2025
“Makes you feel at home with elephants at your doorstep”
Amazing place with great owners. Their main goal is to make you feel at home and they definitely will! Also, you don't need to go to a game drive after a few nights here – there are elephants, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs and sometimes even lions or hyenas coming to the lodge's doorstep. Highly recommended place, I will be so happy to come back! :-)
Giulia
couple
February 19, 2025
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The shower worked perfectly. The staff was incredible, really lovely people. The food was great and the location even more. Highly recommended!!
Talvi
couple
January 8, 2025
An exceptional place to stay! Staying at Songbird was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The location, just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park, offers an incredible experience with wildlife roaming freely—elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and more. The owners, Hans and Goretti, go above and beyond to make you feel right at home, and their wonderful children, Nicole, Nicholas, and Noelle, add a warm and welcoming touch. The bungalows are charming and comfortable, providing a perfect retreat. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere for relaxing evenings, and the restaurant is a true delight, offering exceptional meals that left us feeling completely spoiled (and possibly a few kilos heavier). We wholeheartedly recommend staying at Songbird. For us, it was undoubtedly a standout highlight of our journey.
Fabian
solo_traveller
December 23, 2024
“Best place to be in Uganda”
Very relaxed place with great food and unbelievable hospitality. Goretti, Hans and their kids are the best! Highly recommended!
Thomas C
solo_traveller
December 13, 2024
Great family-run place. Elephants and other animals around the place. Great food, good wifi. Highly recommended!
Harald
couple
November 27, 2024
Hans has created a magical place with lovely houses and apartments. The food which is created by Chef Alex is very tasty, on request vegetarian/vegan possible. Dennis and Gordeta are doing also an amazing job and we can just recommend staying some days here. Animals come very close during the day and night to the lodge.
mathew
couple
November 19, 2024
Everything great the lady extremely helpful
Atkinson
extended_group
November 15, 2024
“gorgeous lodges in a great location”
gorgeous lodges in a great location just outside the entrance to the Queen Elizabeth national park. our arrival party included elephants, kob and waterbuck. lots of animals just casually strolling by as you enjoy a beer or meal in the restaurant. the food was delicious, the staff were really friendly, and all very reasonably priced
Oleksii
solo_traveller
October 22, 2024
“Good place for short stay”
Friendly staff, helped me to go between bungalow and dinner place during the rainy evening. Bungalow was clean. Dinner was included, for breakfast they asked beforehand what to prepare and for which time. Not bad food.
Nemo_traveller
couple
October 16, 2024
Everything was nice, room was clean. Elephants were walking around the place, food was good.
Leon
couple
October 3, 2024
“Superb Location, Great Hosts & Delicious Food”
Super location on the opposite side of the main road to the majority of the other lodges. Elephants, waterbuck & warthogs passing by your room regularly. Delicious 3 course meals - beautifully presented with a choice main course. Friendly hosts and no pressure to book any activities which made a very pleasant change.
David
solo_traveller
September 30, 2024
“Would have been excellent but felt that I was continually being Nickle and Dimed”
The location was remote.
Luca
couple
July 20, 2024
“Great place”
Nice place to stay. The staff and the owner are very friendly and the food is delicious. There are many animals coming close to the lodge. We could observe Elephants while having breakfast.
Nava
couple
July 6, 2024
“Enjoyable”
Room is big and comfortable. Staff went above and beyond. Great food.
Benno
solo_traveller
July 5, 2024
“Lovely and peacefull lodge”
Garotti and Hans are wounderfull hosts. It was home far away from home. During dinner as well as breakfast there was a visite from an elephant on the lodge ground.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
The fireplace is a top feature of this twin/double room. The twin/double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Comfort Triple Room with Shower
The triple room features garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Single Room with Bath
The single room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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