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Katara Lodge – Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Katara Lodge is a charming eco-lodge set on the Great Rift Valley escarpment with sweeping views over Queen Elizabeth National Park. Blending comfort with a strong focus on sustainability, the lodge offers an inviting base for exploring one of Uganda’s most diverse and wildlife-rich regions.
Accommodation
Katara Lodge has just eight thatched cottages, each spacious and built from local materials to blend with the natural surroundings. The cottages feature canvas fronts that can be rolled back to reveal panoramic views of the park, four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms, and private verandas complete with loungers and hammocks. One cottage is designed especially for families, with a second bedroom and child-friendly facilities. With capacity for only around twenty guests, the lodge retains a warm and personal atmosphere.
The Experience
Guests at Katara Lodge are perfectly placed to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. Activities include classic game drives across the savannah plains, where elephant, buffalo, lion and antelope are regularly seen, as well as the chance to spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel reveal hippos, crocodiles and prolific birdlife, while chimpanzee tracking in nearby Kyambura Gorge adds another layer of adventure. Back at the lodge, guests can relax in the infinity swimming pool, dine on freshly prepared meals showcasing local produce, or simply enjoy the spectacular sunsets over the park.
Location
Katara Lodge is located on the escarpment overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations. The park stretches from Lake George to Lake Edward and is renowned for its biodiversity, home to over 95 mammal species and more than 600 bird species. The lodge’s elevated position offers stunning vistas and cooling breezes, while keeping guests close to the heart of the action.
Conservation and Community
Built with a strong commitment to sustainability, Katara Lodge makes use of solar power for energy and water heating, and local materials were used in construction to reduce environmental impact. The lodge employs staff from surrounding communities, helping to create livelihoods and share the benefits of tourism with the region. Guests are encouraged to engage with local culture, ensuring that a stay here contributes positively to both people and nature.
Good to Know
Katara Lodge is accessible by road, around a six-hour drive from Kampala, or by scheduled flight to Kasese airstrip followed by a short transfer. The lodge is open throughout the year and offers an excellent base for combining safari adventures with relaxation in a beautiful, tranquil setting.
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