Pumba Safari Cottages is a budget-friendly accommodation overlooking Kyambura Gorge and facing Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is located outside the park along the Western Rift Valley rim. The lodge rooms are built with local materials and have grass-thatched roofs. There are five cottages with single, double, and twin beds, mosquito nets, en suite bathrooms with hot and cold showers, tables, and chairs. The lodge uses solar energy for all its operations.
Guests can enjoy their meals at the open restaurant while taking in views of the Savannah or at the coffee shop. Meals are fresh, tasty, and served in generous portions, with both local and international dishes available. The fully stocked bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The coffee shop serves different types of coffee such as latte, cappuccino, and americano, as well as tea.
The lodge provides amenities such as ample parking space, Wi-Fi to keep you connected, laundry, and housekeeping services. The staff are welcoming and professional. Gardens outside the rooms offer a relaxing space to enjoy sunrise or sunset views with chances of seeing wildlife. There is also an outdoor fireplace where guests can sit in the evening, watch the stars, and share stories.
While staying at Pumba Safari Cottages, guests can take part in activities such as chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge. Boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George to Lake Edward, offer sightings of crocodiles and hippos. Game drives in the Kasenyi Plains and Ishasha Sector give opportunities to see warthogs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and tree-climbing lions.
The park is also home to over 600 bird species, making bird-watching a great activity, especially early in the morning when birds are most active. Visitors can enjoy seeing them in their natural habitat while listening to their calls.
When visiting, pack light and breathable clothes, ankle boots, binoculars, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, insect repellent, warm clothes, and a camera.
Pumba Safari Cottages offers a safe and comfortable base for exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park.
