Isunga Lodge
PO box 293, Fort Portal, Kabarole district
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Why people book this hotel
“All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and always very welcoming with…”
“Very helpful manager”
“Each are decent in size, beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds, sitting/l…”
“Everything, the view the service the rooms were spacious, private”
“The location, the friendlyness of the staff, the beautifull cottages with magnif…”
“The lodge is composed of different bungalows scattered around the central buildi…”
“Very clean and well equiped room”
“The bungalow we stayed was big, clean and had all necessary equipment”
“Wifi signal is strong and available in the individual lodges too”
“Great internet to work from the rooms”
“For the price, I've never stayed in a better place anywhere in the world”
Overview
Offering free WiFi and a sun terrace, Isunga Lodge is situated in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest Primate Reserve is 600 m away. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area. Towels are offered. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches. Bike hire and car hire are available at the property and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Visitors Centre Chimps Walk is 9 km from Isunga Lodge, while Kibale National Park Tourist Information is 220 m from the property.
Traveller reviews
Peta
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
“Simply stunning and a Hidden Gem!”
I cannot rate Isunga Lodge highly enough! Simply stunning! Isunga is a piece of paradise overlooking Kibale National Park and with gorgeous gardens around the property with loads of flowers, birds and insects. The individual lodges are spaced away from each other giving lots of privacy. Each are decent in size, beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds, sitting/lounge area, huge shower with very hot water and great water pressure, plus an outdoor sitting area overlooking the forest below. Meals are fresh and delicious, served in the large restaurant area or outside side on pleasant days and evenings. The pool is great way to cool off and relax after a day of adventure too. Wifi signal is strong and available in the individual lodges too. All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and always very welcoming with smiles and greetings. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back one day!
Christiane
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Tranquil”
Super nice lodges, the most beautiful view I’ve ever seen. Very helpful manager.
Gary
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“What an incredible lodge!!! The staff were fantastic.”
What an amazing lodge the views are incredible looking over Kibale National Park.
Sina-Kirana
solo_traveller
January 13, 2026
“Will come back!”
Everything, the view the service the rooms were spacious, private. Most important the beautiful garden. Great internet to work from the rooms. Helpful to arrange bodaboda rides and activities around. Easy to find, if you come with a rented car and driver, driver rooms are available. Loved my stay!
Guest
solo_traveller
June 13, 2025
“What an incredible lodge!!! The staff were fantastic.”
What an amazing lodge the views are incredible looking over Kibale National Park.
Marek
couple
January 29, 2025
“Paradise”
Everything. Great place in a paradise
Shane
couple
December 13, 2024
“Stunning views, beautiful property, delicious food and lovely humans”
Isunga was wildly beautiful. Amazing views and rooms. The food was some of the best we've had in UG. The owners are authentic and friendly, as is the staff. It's easy to find and an easy drive to chimp trekking. Love love this spot.
Harald
couple
December 7, 2024
“Beautiful Lodge in the green with heartwarming and caring service”
Karen and Gerry have created a magical place. The whole space is beautiful built, the service is perfect: Special thanks to the kitchen for the very tasty vegan local food & the service team for making our stay 10/10. The rooms are very nice and have a fantastic view on the green, we hope to come back one day with family and friends again
Terita
couple
April 23, 2024
“Comfortable, perfect mid-trip stay near Kibale and perfect to come back to after chimpanzee tracking.”
Property was amazing with breathtaking views. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable.
Rik
couple
November 24, 2023
Beautiful lodge with the most amazing views over Kibale Forest and even onwards on a clear day. Very nice, private cottages. Food was among the best we had during our 3 week trip in Uganda.
Maarten
couple
October 23, 2023
Wonderful stay with very friendly staff. Very clean and well equiped room! Food was also very good!
Sonja
couple
October 5, 2023
Everything was just perfect. The location, the friendlyness of the staff, the beautifull cottages with magnificant vieuw and very comfortable beds. Also the food and drinks were delicious.
Mara
couple
September 10, 2023
“Perfect last days of our Uganda journey”
Beautiful cottages with attention to detail. Best bathroom throughout our whole trip in Uganda. Scenic views, staff was outstanding!
Giorgio
couple
August 29, 2023
“Very nice lodge in the crater lakes area”
The lodge is composed of different bungalows scattered around the central building. The bungalow we stayed was big, clean and had all necessary equipment. The central building where the restaurant is also located has a superb terrace with a great view. We also had dinner at the restaurant which was quite good. The lodge is located in the middle of the crater lakes region, a very nice area.
Imke
couple
August 6, 2023
The service was excellent, Karin (the owner), Brian and Lucy (staff) were amazing. The dood was excellent and we had a very nice stay.
Art0112
couple
July 27, 2023
“Easily our best stay in Africa after traveling for a month. Best value for money of any lodge.”
Isunga Lodge is unbelievable. For the price, I've never stayed in a better place anywhere in the world. I say that without exaggeration. My fiancé and I stayed in another lodge a week after Isunga that was 5x more expensive, and we were missing Isunga the entire time. The food, the staff, the location, the solitude, the quality of the accommodations far exceeded expectations. Anyone in the area planning a trip to Kibale (or surrounding areas) would be lucky to stay here. Best value for money we had in our entire trip in Africa across multiple countries. What a lovely place.
Emilie
extended_group
June 9, 2023
the location is perfect. the staff was very friendly and helpful. the food is delicious ; the best dishes we had in Africa so far. we really felt like we were at the comfort of our home. they have hot water in the shower.
Wieland
couple
May 26, 2023
Excellent kitchen. Superior view. Very friendly staff. Close to Kinabale Chimp Trecking. Lot of private space.
Joseph
couple
April 18, 2023
Absolutely stunning place to stay. Incredible service and the owners are very friendly. Would recommend to anyone visiting ughanda to stay here for part of their trip. Oh and the food was probably the best of all the places we stayed as well.
Fatumah
family_with_children
January 7, 2023
The food at this place is amazing! I had the best pumpkin soup at dinner. The shakshuka at breakfast was also delicious. The beds are very comfortable and rooms quite spacious and clean. The owners and staff are friendly. The area is very quiet as expected with privacy for each room. very relaxing with a beautiful view of the forest. A nice place to slow down and unwind if you’re looking for a quiet place in nature.
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Packed lunches, Car hire, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room features a pool with a view. The twin/double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
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