The Elephant Home
21km on Kasese - Mbarara Road Kikorongo
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Why people book this hotel
“Service”
“The hosts was very nice and helpful”
“:p ) Just stay a few days there and go for a nature walk and community walks, …”
“Great location, price and delicious food”
“Room was big and bed was comfortabl”
“Rooms are simple but functional”
“Please stay there as it is affordable, friendly, and very beautiful”
“however, the facility is vdery basic and does not really meet the standard of th…”
“- super nice nad friendly staff - safety - cheap and good value for money - pric…”
Overview
Located 7.4 km from Queen Elizabeth National Park, The Elephant Home provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and room service for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and slippers. At The Elephant Home you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kyambura Game Reserve is 42 km from The Elephant Home. The nearest airport is Kasese, 23 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
john
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Service
ENZO
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Staying at Elephant Home isn't just about spending the night facing the national park, it's about discovering a community and supporting the amazing work they have done in the previous years. Parts of the benefits go to a school and to planting trees, they have now planted 700.000 trees! ( Ok it's also about the enjoying the delicious food prepared by Yason ( formerly a chief cook ) and Kosmas ! :p ) Just stay a few days there and go for a nature walk and community walks, cruise on the Kazinga channel... countless activities are at reach !
Dominik
couple
March 7, 2026
Great location, price and delicious food. The hosts was very nice and helpful
Yaser
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
“Amazing Green Place with the Most Amazing Staff”
Everything. Such a magnificent place with a beautiful garden, maze, and forest setup. Food was delicious and prepared according to the request. Room was big and bed was comfortabl. Location is close to the city. 10 mins from QENP entrance. Staff including the manager were phenomenal. Very friendly; accommodating, and humble. They even took care of extra requests I had (related to a rental car so not relevant to their business at all). I can't thank and recommend this place enough. Please stay there as it is affordable, friendly, and very beautiful.
Jan
extended_group
January 29, 2026
“Nice and calm place”
Great location just at the Queen Elisabeth np. Staff is super friendly and you’re supporting local community. There is no electricity but we didn’t need for one night
Gerald
solo_traveller
January 8, 2026
“Awesome staff”
Incredible staff ! Awesome food ! Thanx a lot to take care of me during my stay !
Hans C, Froehlich
couple
December 31, 2025
This is a Community Project and you Support local people.
GEORGIOS
solo_traveller
December 22, 2025
The staff was exceptional, super helpful. Highly recommend the walk to the hill overlooking the area.
RonReid
couple
December 16, 2025
Rooms are simple but functional. There was no electricity other than the solar power to operate the lights. Hot water is available on request by bucket. Staff are warm, welcoming and attentive. No frills but definitely a good cause to support if you can. Run by a very committed and passionate Yasoni, this project is dedicated to raising the educational and vocational standards of the local people and children. Classes and training take place on site and the trips, tours, and funds raised by accommodation are ploughed back into the project. Recommended.
KLAUS
extended_group
March 29, 2025
Well caring staff, community projects for good purpose, good connections to safari tour
Paul
couple
February 15, 2025
“It was okay..”
The garden was really nice and the staff was super friendly!
Andrew
couple
September 25, 2024
The staff genuinely endeavoured to do their best to make the stay pleasant and comfortable. Great effort from them. however, the facility is vdery basic and does not really meet the standard of the photographs, and for the price charged, it is expensive!
Martin
extended_group
September 21, 2024
The Elephant Home is focused on sustainabiliy, if you look for high comfort mainly, then you're wrong here. It's much more about being close to nature and the local comunity. The food ( we could choode between a couple of dishes) here was delicious and the stuff was just great.
Karen
extended_group
September 2, 2024
“Very friendly community place! Worth a visit.”
Very friendly community place with attentive employees and great food. Rooms are big and restaurant is a nice and cosy place with a campfire.
Nikola
couple
June 14, 2024
- loved our tour with Daniel! - super nice nad friendly staff - safety - cheap and good value for money - price - with a car, no problems to reach the plce - clean
Jirka.s.
couple
February 7, 2024
Perfect location close to QENP
Kevin
extended_group
November 24, 2023
The team was so nice and friendly and created a wonderful time. And you support a amazing project for the community :)
Katja
couple
August 31, 2023
Very kind staff
Sander_VG
couple
August 27, 2023
“Cosy place close to the QENP entrance”
We booked this only 2 hours in advance, but we were very happy we did. Our room was spacious, with decent nets and a comfortable bathroom. The view from the restaurant on the park is also very beautiful. As a bonus, this lodge is a community project: it is owned and runned by the local community.
Jakub
couple
August 6, 2023
Super friendly and helpfull staff. Great food.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet
Activities
Hiking, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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
Food & Drink
Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Room service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Budget Twin Room
This twin room features a seating area, a balcony, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
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