Buffalo Safari Lodge
Mbarara-Kasese Road Katunguru, Queen Elizabeth National Park 00256 Uganda
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#4 of 21 lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Service
4.8
Value
4.6
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Buffalo Lodge is a newly refurbished charming property, transformed from a four-room budget facility to an exceptional 19-room luxury space. The Lodge is located at Katunguru Bridge in Queen Elizabeth Park, and sits on 33 acres of wilderness overlooking the famous Kazinga water Channel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Free breakfast
Boating
Canoeing
Babysitting
Children's playground
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary welcome drink
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Kids pool
Airport transportation
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Photo copier / fax In business center
Couples massage
Foot massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Mosquito net
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Additional bathroom
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Extra long beds
Bidet
Bathrobes
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Oven
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Landmark view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, French, Swahili
Location
Mbarara-Kasese Road Katunguru, Queen Elizabeth National Park 00256 Uganda
Buffalo Safari Lodge
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Kasese Airport
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Kihihi Airport
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Had a wonderful stay with friends following a wedding in Kampala. The pool is gorgeous, surrounded by wildlife and one of the most amazing sunsets I've ever seen. Encountered the giant "Mr. Jones" on our first night wandering around the grounds. To say the group was astonished would be an understatement! One of the coolest experiences in my life. The rooms were beautiful and spacious, equipped with mosquito nets around the beds and robes to wear after a shower or a visit to the pool. Only downside was that my room was next to what sounded like a million frogs who liked to sing at night. But what does one expect when on safari?? The breakfast was lovely, really enjoyed the omelets! Would like to give a special shout out to Henry who escorted me to the room each night. He was very kind and answered all of my annoying questions. Can't recommend this place enough!! Would love to go back.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Try to book some time between outings to enjoy the pool.
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded 1 week ago
Dear sarahsP1569PT, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating! We are elated to read that you had a wonderful stay with us emphasizing on our gorgeous pool, beautiful spacious rooms, wildlife surrounding not leaving out the most amazing sunsets. On the other hand, please accept our apologies on the night music that sounded like a million frogs nearby. Also note that since we are located in next to the park such sounds are expected and beyond our control. Living that a side, it delights us to know that you were able meet Mr. Jones wondering around the grounds of Buffalo Safari Lodge on the first night of your stay. With the Lodge's strategic location, most of our guests experience untold stories of wildlife. Your flattering remarks have been passed on the team, in particular Henry for his outstanding services. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Kayongo Christine
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This place is incredible! The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Animals come right up and through the hotel grounds! The food is great and the staff is so attentive and kind (shoutout to Goddard and Chastity!). I would come back here in a heartbeat. It’s very close to the park entrance making it easy to get to safaris. (Our game drives were awesome — leopards, lions, elephants, and so much more). Note that wifi is only in reception but it was generally strong connection, especially compared to some other places we stayed. The power in our room went out briefly and water pressure was low briefly but it was no big deal. The pool was a nice place to relax and cool off after safari!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded Aug 27, 2023
Dear 608savannahw, It is wonderful to see that our facilities and our colleagues came together for an exceptional safari. We are so grateful to know that we have once again exceeded our esteemed guest’s expectations, thank you for highlighting the spacious and comfortable rooms, great food and exceptional services. Godard and Charity are so delighted to have been specifically mentioned for their exceptional service during your stay. Sincere apologies for the electricity and water that was on and off during your stay, we assure you that this has been worked on as our standby generator is now fully automated. We appreciate your high recommendation of our property and look forward to welcoming you back soon, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. With best regards, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team
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Perfect stop for two nights friendly staff. Delicious food nice surroundings. They helped arrange tours nearby. Very accommodating staff. Would highly recommend a stay at this nice lodge for a family or couple
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Z378WYedwardk, Thank you for staying at Buffalo Safari Lodge and taking the time to tell us about your recent experience. We sincerely appreciate the great comments in our continuous effort to provide exemplary experience to our valued guests. Moreover, we are grateful to know that you acknowledged our friendly staff, Delicious food and nice surroundings. Rest assured that your compliments have been passed on to the team. We appreciate your high recommendation of our property and look forward to welcoming you back soon, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Kayongo Christine
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We had a lovely stay at Buffalo Lodge. Nice and clean rooms, good food and very good service. I could recommend everybody who visit Queen Elizabeth national park in Uganda to stay in this place, its near the park for a gamedrive and the river for boattrips. And our favourite; the nice infinitypool with view over a water hole and wild animals. Worth a visit!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear 196veg, Thank you for the positive feedback from your recent stay at our Lodge. We are happy to read that you had an amazing experience whilst at Buffalo Safari Lodge; your compliments mean a lot us. With the Lodge's strategic location and infinity pool deck overlooking a watering hole and national park, our guests will surely have many exciting discoveries and stories to unfold. We appreciate your recommendation of our property and look forward to welcoming you back soon, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team.
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This lodge has been an amazing experience for my friends and I for our 2 days stay. Staff has been extremely friendly and accommodating to all our needs and understanding of when we are running late. AMAZING food!! 10/10 recommend this lodge! we saw elephant, water buffaloes and other animals right in our front yard! security escorts guest to ensure safety. i’d definitely be coming back here again for me next visit!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear 6ramanb, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your heart-warming comments. We are elated to read that you had an amazing experience with us emphasizing on our extremely friendly and accommodating staff, excellent facilities, exceptional service and not forgetting the AMAZING food. More so, it delights us to know that you saw the elephants, buffalos and other animals around. With the Lodge's strategic location and pool deck overlooking a watering hole and national park, our guests will surely have many exciting discoveries and stories to unfold. Rest assured that your compliments have been passed on to the team as such kind words inspire us to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. We thank you for highly recommending us and It will be our pleasure welcoming you back to the Lodge. Yours sincerely, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team
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We stayed at this lodge as a part of our safari package and loved the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The place was absolutely stunning and everyone of the staff members just wonderful. The food was exceptional and something to look forward to after the safari. We only wish we could have stayed there longer.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear RicardoWai, Thank you for the positive feedback from your recent stay at our Lodge. We are happy to read that you had an awesome Luxurious experience; your compliments mean a lot us. With the Lodge's strategic location, relaxing atmosphere, professional staff and exceptional food, most of our guests experience untold stories of wildlife. We appreciate your high recommendation of our property and look forward to welcoming you back soon, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team.
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Thank you all for a very comfortable stay at your lodge. The staff became our African family from the very beginning, all extremely friendly and caring. Thank you Godard for the unforgettable lunch at the pool when we were leaving.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Christine Kayongo, General Manager at Buffalo Safari Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear andi592023, Thank you for staying at Buffalo Safari Lodge and taking the time to tell us about your recent experience. We sincerely appreciate the great comments in our continuous effort to provide exemplary experience to our valued guests. Moreover, we are grateful to know that your stay was very comfortable given the extremely friendly and caring staff. Rest assured that your compliments have been passed on to the team most especially to Godard who is delighted to have been mentioned for efforts to make your lunch unforgettable. We can’t wait to welcome you back, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Your African Family.
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Everything was perfect! We spent 3 nights at the Buffalo Safari Lodge for our honey moon. From the beginning the staff was very nice and everyone was introducing themselves and remembering our names and preferences. Rooms are very spacious, nicely decorated. Bathroom with shower and tub. At night they arrange mosquito nets and spray. Food is excellent, always a veggie joice. Many breakfast options such as poached eggs. The infinity pool is a highlight, you can easily observe animals by the water pond that's close by. Many birds fly around all day. It's so green, all the lodges are on their own and just in the middle of nature. At night security accompanies you to your lodge. The very best: As it was our honey moon one night candles and flowers let us the way to our dinner spot. They put our names on the table with flowers and even wrote us a very heartwarming card. The staff put so much effort into it: it was stunning! There is one elephant visiting the lodge quite often: Mr. John. We've seen him eating and just being around! He was taking the same path as we were. Amazing experience! Highly recommend the Buffalo Safari Lodge! …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: We've been there in low season, almost had the place to our own.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear motekc, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your heart-warming comments. We are elated to read that you had a memorable honeymoon stay with us emphasizing on our courteous staff, very spacious, nicely decorated rooms, excellent food not forgetting the highlight "Infinity pool". More so, it delights us to know that you were able to observe animals by the water pond that's close by the pool, many birds fly around all day and one of the elephant visiting the lodge quite often: Mr. John. With the Lodge's strategic location and pool deck overlooking a watering hole and national park, our guests will surely have many exciting discoveries and stories to unfold. Rest assured that your compliments have been passed on to the team as such kind words inspire us to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Not to forget, In regards to the personalized dinner on one of the nights, the team and I would also love to appreciate you for the personalized thank you note that you left on the table it melted our hearts. Once again thank you for choosing to spend your honey moon at Buffalo Safari Lodge. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon probably on your anniversery, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team.
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An amazing lodge on which we received an excellent reception. The staff is very friendly. Meals are also delicious ! We passed a very nice moment in this lodge. Thanks Godard and all of the staff who received us !
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Oct 29, 2023
Dear B7773YGcharlotteo, We are pleased to read your wonderful comments regarding your recent stay with us. Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and emphasizing on our excellent reception, very friendly staff and delicious meals. Your flattering remarks have been passed on the team, in particular to Godard who is inspired and motivated by your kind words. Your gracious comments will serve as an added inspiration to consistently maintain the high standards which you have experienced during your stay with us. We appreciate your high recommendation of our property and look forward to welcoming you back soon, assuring you of our personalized service and best attention at all times. Yours sincerely, Buffalo Safari Lodge Team.
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I stayed here with my family. It is truly amazing. The accommodations are beautiful. The staff was so kind and the pool with a view of the wild animals was truly special! I would definitely stay here again!!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Oct 27, 2023
Dear DeepdiverAlexWhiskey, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your heart-warming comments. We are elated to read that you had the best stay with us emphasizing on our excellent facilities, beautiful accommodation, exceptional service and stunning views. More so, it delights us to know that you saw some wild animals around, with the Lodge's strategic location and pool deck overlooking a watering hole and national park, our guests will surely have many exciting discoveries and stories to unfold. Rest assured that your compliments have been passed on to the team as such kind words inspire us to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. We thank you for highly recommending us and It will be our pleasure welcoming you back to the Lodge. Yours sincerely, Christine Kay
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PRICE RANGE
$240 - $315 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
UgandaWestern RegionQueen Elizabeth National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Safari Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Kyambura Game Reserve (Kyambura Gorge) (2.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Top room amenities include an additional bathroom, a bidet, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Buffalo Safari Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Buffalo Safari Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Buffalo Safari Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Buffalo Safari Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Swahili.
Does Buffalo Safari Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.