Budongo Eco Lodge, also known as the Kaninyo Pabidi Ecotourism site, is located in the heart of Budongo Forest Reserve, in Murchison Falls National Park. Budongo Eco Lodge provides excellent and pocket friendly accommodation in the midst of one of the largest and most beautiful rain-forest locations in Uganda.
The incredible biodiversity around the lodge includes 9 different species of primates, 360 species of birds, over 290 different types of butterflies and some of the oldest trees in Uganda. All these are within utterly easy access of available forest activities – an exciting jungle experience guaranteed for lasting memories.
Uganda is such an attractive country with lots of natural beauty from far north with the vast plains of Kidepo Valley National Park to the south, home to the majestic gorillas – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Get an amazing experience of chimpanzee tracking from Budongo forest and visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda.
More about Budongo Eco Lodge
The Lodge consists of comfortable eco-cabins with private veranda, four spacious dorm rooms, a visitor’s centre, free parking, bar and restaurant. In addition, many different forest activities are offered in the direct surroundings, including chimp tracking, chimpanzee habituation, forest walks and bird watching. The Lodge has experienced and well-trained staff members.
Guest accommodation comprises six intimate and eco-friendly log-cabins, each of them secluded in the forest for maximum privacy. They are fitted with double sized beds or single King-sized beds, and a sitting area with a day bed. Each cabin is also en-suite with hot and cold showers, an ash-based eco-loo and a private veranda overlooking the forest.
Budongo Eco Lodge also offers four dormitory rooms each fitted with double bunk beds for a maximum of four (4) persons per room, shared, and outside bathroom facilities for all. All our beds are fitted with mosquito nets. Other lodge amenities include a spacious lounge with comfortable chairs, a terrace restaurant and a well-stocked bar. There is a perfect place for a refreshing drink before or after your forest activities, a small library as well as free Wi-Fi in the public areas.
Rooms at Budongo Eco Lodge
Eco-Cabins
Tucked away in the pristine forest, the five intimate cabins are perfectly blending with the natural environment. They are connected by well maintained walking paths and constructed with traditional materials for a low environmental impact. Each cabin has a private deck that overlooks the surrounding forest and its rich (bird)life. The rooms are spacious and bright, with large twin or double beds and a sitting area. En suite is a fully equipped bathroom with a wash table, shower and separate composting toilet.
Dormitory rooms
For larger groups, Budongo Eco Lodge offers four comfortable dormitory rooms, each with two double-deckers. The bunk beds are provided with a mosquito net. Adjacent to the dormitory rooms is a common shower and toilet block with hot and cold running water.
Facilities at Budongo Eco lodge
Restaurant
The restaurant is found in a beautiful natural setting and invites guests to relax and enjoy the sounds of the forest. While getting prepared for your activity, have a cold soda, hot snack or one of our delicious chocolate brownies. Taste our excellent fresh-brewed Ugandan coffee or have dinner in the warm light of the candles at night. The restaurant offers a variety of traditional and international meals that will be served outside on the terrace, while enjoying the magical forest that encloses the lodge.
Visitor’s Centre Budongo Eco Lodge Budongo Eco Lodge also makes a perfect lunch stopover when you are on your way to the northern part of the park, returning to Kampala or visiting the forest for chimp tracking, birding or any of the other activities.
Visitor’s Centre at Budongo Eco Lodge
The main reception area is located in the visitor’s centre. This area, with its large soft couches in a rustic environment, is an ideal place to relax and read a book. The visitor’s centre also displays a selection of different animal skeletons, fossils and snares that were found in the forest, used by poachers. In addition, detailed information about Budongo Forest Reserve and its habitants is provided to help its visitors to interpret the forest’s secrets and understand its complex eco-system.
Craft Shop
Adjacent to the reception area is Budongo’s Craft Shop, offering a small yet excellent selection of Uganda’s crafts and gifts. The products vary from handmade postcards and paper-beaded necklaces to guidebooks, handwoven baskets and papercraft notebooks. The handcrafts are made by local women using natural materials with simple and colorful designs.
Check in/Check out times.
- Check In: 02:00 pm.
- Check Out: 10.00 am.
Dietary Requirements:
Please inform us in advance about any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to supply this.
Drinking water:
It is not recommendable to drink water from the tap. Bottled mineral water is available for sale at the visitor’s centre, as are sodas, beer, tea and coffee.
Power supply:
The main lodge and rooms are equipped with solar powered electricity. However, due to the environment, the solar system may not charge as expected. In this case kerosene lanterns are provided at the reception. We kindly request you to use the power in an eco-responsible way and turn off the lights when leaving the room.
Housekeeping:
As part of our services, your room will be cleaned every day. For conservation purposes, bed sheets and towels are only changed upon request. If you would like to receive fresh towels, please leave the used ones on the bathroom floor.
What to bring at Budongo Eco Lodge:
- Casual light clothing (T-shirts, shorts, sleeveless blouses, jeans etc.)
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Long-sleeved sweater or jacket for the cooler evenings and mosquitoes
- Sandals
- Cap/hat
- Sun lotion
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Torch
- Binoculars
Environmental commitment:
We seek to minimize the impact on the environment. Nothing is left in the nature other than our footprints. Nothing is taken from the nature other than memories. Even in a rainforest, water is a precious commodity, so please use water sparingly. We kindly ask you for your support by respecting our valued guidelines.
Community tourism at Budongo Eco Lodge:
The local community is greatly involved in the running of the lodge, including employment, the sale of handcrafts and the provision of fresh vegetables and fruits from their gardens.