Papaya Lake Lodge

A lodge with that wow-factor view!

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Review

This independent lodge sits high up in the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region. With only nine small cottages, Papaya Lodge is a relaxing place to be with stunning views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool. Although the rooms are not as impressive as the main area décor, the swimming pool exceeds all expectations and in our opinion, is the best in Uganda!

Location

Papaya Lodge is located in the Crater Lakes region, sitting high above both the Lyantonde and Kifuruka Lake. Guests who stay here will more than likely do a chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest (approximately one-hour drive to the forest), and then do some treks or walks around the area.

Layout

The lodge is split between two main areas. As you walk into the property, you are greeted with a stunning view of the lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains. The main area is very bright, with a bar area (with a very impressive selection of gins) and then it leads out to the veranda where there are comfortable seats and sun loungers. The other side of the property is the swimming pool area which has panoramic views and hammocks.

Rooms

There are nine rooms at Papaya Lodge which are located further down from the main area – there are a lot of steps involved (as with most of the lodges in Uganda)! The rooms are very basic which is a little bit of a disappointment after the brightness and ‘wow-factor’ of the main area and the swimming pool.

Activities

Although it is a bit of drive in the morning, the closest park to Papaya Lodge is Kibale National Forest in which you can do the chimpanzee tracking. Combining this in an itinerary would be something like a drive from the Kibale Forest through to Queen Elizabeth afterwards, with a bit of time to relax in the camp on the second day.

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