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Elephant Plains Lodge
Elephant Plains Lodge Near Queen Elizabeth National Park
If you are looking for beautiful, luxury accommodation in the iconic Queen Elizabeth National Park, Elephant Plains Lodge is an excellent choice. The lodge sits on 80 acres of wilderness in the northeastern area, just outside the park. At 941 meters above sea level, you will enjoy sweeping views across lush tropical landscapes. Lake Kikorongo sparkles in the distance, adding to the scenery. The entire setting feels peaceful, natural, and untouched. The lodge is built with eco-friendly practices, using sustainably sourced, natural materials that blend perfectly with the environment.
Getting into the park is quick and easy. The gate is only a 10-minute drive away, making game drives very convenient. Back at the lodge, you can relax in the lounge with its large glass windows and comfortable seating. It’s a great place to enjoy the views or chat with other travelers. You can also unwind by the pool. Stretch out on a lounger, take a refreshing dip, and soak in the surroundings. With a bit of luck, you might even spot elephants or buffalo coming down to the lake for a drink.
Highlights
- Luxurious accommodation just minutes from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Six double/twin ensuite cottages and two-family cottages with two bedrooms.
- Spacious lounge with comfy seating and a bar with bistro-style tables.
- Restaurant serving both local and international dishes
- Swimming pool with loungers, beautiful gardens, and nature trail walkways.
- Craft shop, free Wi-Fi, and fully wheelchair accessible.
- Exciting activities: game drives, chimpanzee tracking, boat cruises, birding, etc.
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Access & Location
You can reach Elephant Plains Lodge by flight or road transfer from Entebbe International Airport. The lodge sits just 1 km from the Equator, along the Bwera Road. It’s only a 15-minute drive from the park gate, making it a perfect base for exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation and facilities at Elephant Plains Lodge
Elephant Plains Lodge has eight beautifully spaced cottages (six doubles and twins, plus two-family cottages) giving you all the privacy you need. Inside, the rooms are spacious and bright, with comfy beds.
Every one of the rooms has mosquito netting draped from a framework on the ceiling and a small seating arrangement. Look forward to large windows that let in the warm sunshine with a patio outside, which is perfect for spending safari holiday time reveling in the scenic landscape of the park. The ensuite bathroom includes twin vanities and a bathtub with plenty of hot water.
Step onto your private veranda and soak in the sweeping views of the wilderness. Here, relaxation feels effortless. Enjoy a meal on the terrace while watching the sunset, sip a cocktail at the bar, or curl up in the lounge with its cozy seating. When night falls, gather around the campfire for stories under the stars, or take a refreshing swim in the pool as the sky sparkles above. Every moment here invites you to slow down and connect with the wild beauty around you.
Activities at Elephant Plains Lodge
Elephant Plains Lodge offers a carefully chosen range of activities. These focus on wildlife, nature, and culture. Activities are led by experienced guides who know the park extremely well.
#1 Game Drives in the Kasenyi Plains
The northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park is called Kasenyi, also known as the “Kobs Mating Ground.” Here, you’ll see hundreds of elegant Uganda kobs (antelopes that live in harems led by a dominant male). Keep your eyes peeled lions often lie in wait for a chance to hunt. You’ll also spot big herds of buffalo, giant forest hogs, warthogs, monitor lizards, and sometimes even a lone elephant roaming the plains.
#2 Wildlife Viewing at Mweya Peninsula
The Mweya Peninsula is a prime starting point for game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Its forested areas hide narrow natural trails, perfect for exploring. You might spot elusive leopards or herds of elephants. Waterbucks, hyenas, warthogs, and giant forest hogs are common sights. Being close to the Kazinga Channel, you could even see hippos grazing early in the morning or at dusk. Bird lovers will be thrilled by species like the Black Bee-eater, Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, and Malachite Kingfisher.
#3 Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel
The Kazinga Channel links Lake Edward and Lake George and hosts the world’s largest concentration of hippos. A boat safari offers incredible views of hundreds of hippos, sometimes plunging into the water as you pass. Crocodiles lie along the banks, while buffalo and waterbucks come to drink. Elephants may visit the shores too. The channel is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with pelicans, fish eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, and the brightly colored saddle-billed stork.
#4 Exploring the Crater Lakes
In the northwest of the park, dramatic crater lakes await. Formed by ancient volcanic activity, these craters and dry calderas offer stunning views of the park and surrounding hills. Flamingos flock here, and wild animals, including buffalo, come to drink. It’s a photographer’s dream.
#5 Chimp Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
The northeast of the park is a real Tarzan territory. Savannah grasslands suddenly drop into the 100-meter-deep Kyambura Gorge, covered in lush riverine forest. Walking along the river, you will follow the sounds of chattering chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and other primates. Keep an eye out for colorful forest birds as you navigate the dense forest canopy.
#6 Finding Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
Head southwest to Ishasha for a truly unique experience. Here, Uganda kobs, topis, and buffalo graze peacefully across the savannah. The winding Ishasha River marks the border with DR Congo, where hippos drift lazily in the water. Colobus monkeys and baboons often peek at visitors. The highlight? Tree-climbing lions lounging in the branches of giant fig trees. Your guide will help you track them along the southern circuits of Ishasha.
#7 Crossing the Equator
A popular photo stop is the Equator, marked by two large circles in the park. Nearby is the Queen’s Pavilion, originally a temporary shelter for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954. A permanent pavilion was built five years later for a visit by the Queen Mother. Today, the site features an information center with internet access and a coffee shop.
