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#32 of 48 hotels in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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3.8

Cleanliness

3.9

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4.1

Value

3.5

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Fitness / spa locker rooms

Bar / lounge

Game room

Billiards

Books, DVDs, music for children

Secured parking

Internet

Hot tub

Pool / beach towels

Outdoor pool

Shallow end in pool

Sauna

Restaurant

Breakfast in the room

Kid-friendly buffet

Wine / champagne

Board games / puzzles

Children's television networks

Kids' outdoor play equipment

Airport transportation

Car hire

Business Center with Internet Access

Meeting rooms

Spa

Steam room

BBQ facilities

Baggage storage

Concierge

Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor fireplace

Outdoor furniture

Shared lounge / TV area

Sun loungers / beach chairs

Sun terrace

Sun umbrellas

24-hour front desk

Express check-in / check-out

Private check-in / check-out

Laundry service

Ironing service

Shoeshine

Room features

Housekeeping

Safe

VIP room facilities

Bottled water

Iron

Room types

Bridal suite

Location

Kihiihi, Kanungu District, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

Savannah Resort Hotel

Getting there

Kihihi Airport

10 min•

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Entebbe Airport

197 mi•

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1 Restaurant

within 5 miles

The Tropics Oasis Kihihi

2.3 mi•$$ - $$$•American

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Roshan P wrote a review Mar 2021

Nairobi, Kenya22 contributions19 helpful votes

Surprisingly excellent even during Covid!

A huge property that seems to be maintained exceptionally well despite very few guests. Nearly all the staff we encountered were women, and all were exceptionally good. The food was great and the grounds are lovely. We were pleasantly surprised given the relatively low rating here on Trip Advisor. It also had the best wifi of any hotel we stayed in Uganda!

Date of stay: February 2021

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Nastia wrote a review Sep 2019

Budapest, Hungary13 contributions3 helpful votes

Close to Bwindi Game Reservw

Close to Quin Elizabeth National Park (8 KM) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Game Reserve (43 KM). Cottages well equipped in a large, nice area. There is a swimming pool, not to big but it is possible to swim. Nice restaurant, kind staff

Date of stay: September 2019

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Deirdre_9 wrote a review Jul 2019

london54 contributions18 helpful votes

Was ok

Was ok stay. Room had out dated decor, shower didn’t work well. Food was ok. Staff were nice. Grounds surrounding the hotel are very nice. Only stayed one night, was quiet. Internet not great. Was some confusion with the bill in the morning.

Date of stay: July 2019

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Trip type: Traveled solo

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TravelFoodJunkie23 wrote a review Jul 2019

Los Angeles, California62 contributions48 helpful votes

It's all about the staff!

I have stayed at the Savannah while working in Kihihi for the past three years. The garden is gorgeous, the food is very good, there are games galore and the rooms are clean and comfortable. However, what sets this hotel apart is the exceptional staff. This includes everyone from the guard at the front gate to the front desk to the restaurant and bar to the housekeeping staff and everyone else. Gloria, who works at reception, knew it was my birthday. She planned a beautiful surprise party for me at dinner, after I had been working all day in the villages. Arnold, Bose and Ian, along with the rest of the staff set up a table on the lawn covered with a canopy with lights. There were balloons and a bonfire and even a delicious cake with my name on it, delivered by a singing hotel staff (almost everyone!)! I actually fought back tears when I saw what they had done. My husband felt like he had been outdone bigtime, haha! It was sincerely a night to remember. I know most people who stay at the Savannah are tourists, but for us it is a special treat to stay there for a few days while working for a month each year all over Uganda. We are always grateful for their warm hospitality.…

Date of stay: July 2019

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Trip type: Traveled on business

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Chris M wrote a review Sep 2018

107 contributions26 helpful votes

Faded and once grand

It can be somewhat unnerving being the only guests in a large hotel. We stayed in this hotel after our memorable gorilla tracking experience. The hotel is best described as having faded charm. It must have been magnificent in its day but now has a slightly rundown feel. The individual bungalows are large enough but the bathroom didn’t quite drain properly apart from this everything worked. The extremely large grounds and garden are a joy, especially when set against the grim reality of the villages outside. On a hot day the pool was a highlight and beautifully clean thanks to its attendant who seemed very eager to set us up with towels and chairs.

Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Witchdoc wrote a review Aug 2018

Norfolk, United Kingdom14 contributions9 helpful votes

Well worth considering as an option for visiting Ishasha Sector

Accommodation is provided in separate bandas with ensuite showers and nets. The rooms feel a bit basic for the price but the hotel has very good facilities with nice swimming pool, games room, piano etc. Electricity was reliable when we stayed but wi-fi was inconsistent. There is an excellent restaurant with full English breakfast served each morning and friendly, helpful staff. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. The hotel is well-positioned as it is only a few minutes drive to the Southern gate of Ishasha sector where tree-climbing lions may be found if you are lucky.

Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled with family

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mikester948 wrote a review Jan 2018

Munich, Germany28 contributions26 helpful votes

Great lunch location, but do not expect to get access to their restaurant WIFI !!!!!!!!

We stopped by this lodge during our safari in Uganda for lunch and had chosen the location because we learned that they have Wifi. When we arrived access to the Wifi was denied by the staff as well as a person who identified himself as one of the directors, based on his accent he had enjoyed international eduction in England. Even after we offered payment for the usage as it was really important for us to get email access. The reasoning was that they need to educate their staff not to make exceptions to this rule as they have an unfavourable contract with the satellite provider. Question remains, why they have a restaurant Wifi, which everywhere else in the world is available to restaurant customers. We had our prepaid lunch and left. The place looks clean and decent, but I wonder which other unexpected rules they might have developed in their resort.…

Date of stay: January 2018

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CINTraveler wrote a review Sep 2017

Bloomington, Illinois475 contributions83 helpful votes

Beautiful grounds, private bungalows, great service

We were here just one night. Our cabin/bungalow was, overall, of adequate size but a round structure is an inefficient use of space. Upon entering, is an area with a table and 2 chairs for which, for us, the space would have been better used as part of the sleeping and/or bath areas. The sleeping area had the bed, a small table with two chairs, a cabinet and small computer desk. With the layout there is very little room to walk past the bed to the bathroom and no place for gear/luggage (we put it in the entry room). Still, it was very well appointed, the bed and pillows were comfy and everything was spotless. Just use caution walking past the end of the bed - can be a shin bruiser. This really is a hotel rather than lodge atmosphere and feel. The food was delicious, service outstanding. The grounds are expansive and beautiful. This accommodation is really not our style while on safari, but I have to say that we enjoyed the short time we were there and the location fit our itinerary.…

Date of stay: August 2017

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Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Philippa F wrote a review Aug 2017

London, United Kingdom4 contributions1 helpful vote

Great food

Stopped for the best lunch I had during my entire stay in Uganda at this place. Plus lovely, friendly staff. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Really enjoyed my short time here and would visit again.

Date of stay: August 2017

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Andrew N wrote a review Jan 2017

6 contributions2 helpful votes

Warm Welcome

Managing a group booking of 26 with numbers fluctuating right till the last minute can't be easy but Clare(at Head Office) was patient and generous with her assistance. Once we arrived - with 13 on Day 1, climbing to 21 for Day 2 - Jackie and staff gave us a warm welcome. They were well organised, efficient, smartly dressed, exceptionally helpful and could understand our accents. The rooms were clean, comfortable, spacious and atmospheric. The food was simple but fresh, diverse and plentiful. Spanish omelettes, a breakfast option, were cooked on request in the serving area while having a friendly chat with the chef. The staff were very accommodating in helping us onto a safari into QENP and in providing assistance in retrieving our luggage which our airline had misplaced en route to Entebbe. An ideal stay for Westerners adjusting to the local culture.…

Date of stay: January 2017

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Trip type: Traveled with friends

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