Great Views

Katara Lodge is the ideal base from which to explore the park
and the many activities it offers, including game drives, bird watching

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Multiple activites availabe

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Bird Watching

over 600 bird species

Tour & Travels

KATARA LODGE

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

This gem, perched on the great rift valley escarpment overlooking the Queen Elizabeth National Park, is more than just a place to stay. It is a breathtaking base from which to explore Uganda’s premier, bio-diverse park and it offers guests a unique experience that blends luxury, nature and adventure.

It’s strategic location on the escarpment probably offers you the best panoramic views of the savannah below, Lake Edward and the majestic Rwenzori mountains, incomparable to any other lodge in the area. The lodge’s elevated position also offers a stunning vantage point for spotting wildlife and for soaking in the spectacular landscape and sunsets whether you are in the saltwater pool, at the poolside lounge, in the restaurant, on your private balcony or even as you take a shower.

The park’s varied habitats, which include open savannah, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes, the extensive Maramagambo Forest and the forested Kyambura Gorge, are home to almost 100 mammal species and over 600 bird species.

Katara Lodge Offers

Getaway and relax at Katara Lodge

Katara is a luxury eco-lodge with nine spacious cottages hand-crafted from local materials with canvas walls that can be folded away for uninterrupted views of the national park stretching out below. The luxuriously fitted ensuite bathrooms have a romantic roll top bath and an invigorating rain shower that provide a perfect way to unwind after a thrilling day on safari or a recuperating base after a hike from the Rwenzoris.

Katara Lodge is the ideal base from which to explore the park and the many activities it offers, including game drives, bird watching, the famous launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge, and forest walks in the Kalinzu or Maramagambo forests, all of which provide truly memorable wildlife experiences.

We are keenly aware of the delicate and precious nature of the park and the flora and fauna we share it with. We therefore pride ourselves on offering a luxury safari experience while minimizing any impact to the environment.

The materials used in the construction of the lodge were all gathered locally from renewable sources. We use extensive rainwater harvesting, heat all our water using solar water heaters, and use ultra-low flush toilets throughout the lodge. Similarly, all lighting and electrical outlets are solar powered and use low-energy CF or LED bulbs. Our saltwater swimming pool further reduces our reliance on harmful chemicals.