Tabingi Safari Lodge is located in Katunguru, about 12 km from the Katunguru Gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is outside the park and offers wide views of the Kazinga Channel and the animals that live there. You can reach the lodge by road from Kampala to western Uganda, which takes about 5 to 6 hours, or by air from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip. The lodge also offers airport pickups and drop-offs for guests.
Tabingi has 8 self-contained and spacious cottages built using local materials. Each room has comfortable beds with white mosquito nets, a table, and chairs. The bathrooms are en suite with flush toilets, towels, and robes. The lodge offers single beds, double beds, and family-sized beds for larger groups.
There is a fully stocked bar with soft and alcoholic drinks, and a restaurant that serves fresh meals. Guests can enjoy breakfast (with an option for a bush breakfast), lunch, and dinner. Bush dinners are also offered, giving guests the chance to eat while looking up at the stars. The area around the lodge offers great views of the landscape and wildlife, including elephants and buffaloes that sometimes walk nearby.
Other services at the lodge include free Wi-Fi to stay connected with family and friends, a charging area for your electronic devices, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Tabingi Safari Lodge is a good base for exploring the park. You can go on game drives to spot lions in the Ishasha sector, enjoy walking safaris to explore the park on foot, or take boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
It is best to book your room early, especially during the peak season from June to August and December to February. Activities like boat cruises should also be booked early as they may sell out. This season is popular for wildlife viewing, and both the park and lodges get busy.
Tabingi may offer discounts during the low season from March to May and September to November. This is a good time for backpackers and budget travelers, especially if you do not mind the rain.
Tabingi Safari Lodge is a mid-range lodge that is perfect for families, groups, and couples.
