A large, well-appointed lodge with excellent opportunities for land and water safaris
Mweya Safari Lodge has long been established as Queen Elizabeth National Park’s best-known accommodation. It is based on a peninsula surrounded by panoramic views of Lakes George and Edward, where the Kazinga Channel links the two lakes, the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the Rwenzori Mountains.
With 32 standard en-suite rooms; 12 Deluxe air-conditioned rooms and two Suites, this property is large. In addition, there are four Luxury tents, with en-suite bathrooms (showers), fans, dressing tables and deck terraces with lounger chairs. There are two family cottages which offer exclusivity and privacy: Rwenzori Cottage has a master bedroom and two twin bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Royal Cottage has air-conditioning; a double room and one twin bedroom. Finally, two Luxury cottages can cater for the most discerning guests: Queen’s Cottage has a luxury master en-suite bedroom with sunken bath, twin en-suite bedroom, lounge, dining room and kitchenette. The Presidential Cottage is much the same, with an extended balcony overlooking the Kazinga Channel.
Guests can dine indoors in the dining room, or outside on the veranda overlooking the Kazinga Channel. The choice of dishes and menus is diverse. Mweya Health Club and Spa offers treatments, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a hair salon, sauna, and steam bath. Massage therapies, body treatments, facials, and hair care are all available. Visitors will not be disappointed when it comes to wildlife – there’s usually plenty about in the grounds, including warthog, waterbuck, hippos and even elephant or buffalo. The lodge has an infinity pool overlooking Kazinga Channel, a pool bar and sun-loungers.
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January
January is classed at the dry season in Uganda, it is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year is there is less vegetation to obstruct your view.
February
The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.
March
The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.
April
The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.
May
The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.
June
June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.
July
The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.
August
The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.
September
September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
October
October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
November
The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.
December
Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.
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