Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is a 3-star lodge located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese District. It is just a 10-minute drive from Kyambura Gorge and borders the Kazinga Channel.
The lodge is strategically positioned, allowing guests to relax in nature while exploring the park’s ecosystems.
The lodge can be reached by road or air. By road, the journey from Kampala takes about 5 to 6 hours. By air, a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip takes about 1 hour, followed by a short drive to the park.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge has 9 spacious cottages built with African materials such as wood and grass-thatched roofs. It offers single rooms for individuals, double or twin rooms for groups, and family options.
Each room is well furnished with modern amenities including flush toilets, en suite bathrooms, hot and cold showers, free toiletries, chairs, wooden tables, mosquito nets, and electricity. Each cottage also has a sitting area and a private veranda with clear views of the wilderness.
The lodge has a spacious restaurant serving both local and international dishes, prepared by experienced staff. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available on request.
There is also a well-stocked bar with soft and alcoholic drinks, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the park and surrounding areas.
Other services include free Wi-Fi, free parking, solar electricity, laundry, housekeeping, and airport pick-up and drop-off.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge is an ideal base for exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park. Guests can enjoy game drives to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.
A boat safari along the Kazinga Channel is another popular activity, offering a chance to explore the 32 km waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George, and to see hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the shores.
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge offers excellent accommodation and easy access to wildlife experiences in the heart of the park.
