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Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite

Resort

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Rubirizi district, Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The owner and his wife very kind and helpful

Staff were great, very keen to help in every way

Great location
7 mentions

Good location for the park and boat trips

The food was great and the location even more

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Rooms large enough, as well as the bathroom

The bungalows are charming and comfortable, providing a perfect retreat

Breakfast available
4 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

The room was spacious and clean

Bungalow was clean

Free Wi‑Fi
3 mentions

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

R

Roberta

extended_group

February 26, 2026

9

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.

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Tony

extended_group

February 22, 2026

6

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!

S

Stijn

couple

September 15, 2025

10

Very friendly and welcoming host. Good food (hice portions as well). Hot shower, good functioning wifi and very close to the National park

C

Chenhao

couple

August 23, 2025

5

Good service and food

K

Katharina

couple

July 28, 2025

8

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.

M

Matouš

solo_traveller

March 2, 2025

10

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! :-)

G

Giulia

couple

February 19, 2025

10

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!!

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Talvi

couple

January 8, 2025

10

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.

F

Fabian

solo_traveller

December 23, 2024

10

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!

T

Thomas C

solo_traveller

December 13, 2024

10

Great family-run place. Elephants and other animals around the place. Great food, good wifi. Highly recommended!

H

Harald

couple

November 27, 2024

10

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.

M

mathew

couple

November 19, 2024

10

Everything great the lady extremely helpful

A

Atkinson

extended_group

November 15, 2024

10

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

O

Oleksii

solo_traveller

October 22, 2024

7

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.

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Nemo_traveller

couple

October 16, 2024

9

Everything was nice, room was clean. Elephants were walking around the place, food was good.

L

Leon

couple

October 3, 2024

9

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.

D

David

solo_traveller

September 30, 2024

8

Would have been excellent but felt that I was continually being Nickle and Dimed

The location was remote.

L

Luca

couple

July 20, 2024

10

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.

N

Nava

couple

July 6, 2024

10

Enjoyable

Room is big and comfortable. Staff went above and beyond. Great food.

B

Benno

solo_traveller

July 5, 2024

10

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.

Max 2 guests 6 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Comfort Triple Room with Shower

The triple room features garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 7 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 1 guests 6 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 12:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:57 PM

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