Papaya Lake Lodge is a place surrounded by the lush, evergreen landscapes of the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region, set between two extinct volcanoes, nestled against the turquoise waters of the Lyantonde and Kifuruka lakes and with exhilarating views over the majestic Ruwenzori Mountain Range.
It is an oasis of nine luxurious cottages, a restaurant and a beautiful swimming pool with a scenic terrace. A place established with great passion, appreciation of local culture and attention to detail that makes life worth living.
Established by a family who opted to abandon their European life to find a new home in the living heart of Africa; a home inspired by its surroundings and defined by all the best Uganda has to offer, yet beautifully refreshed by its own unique style, and the highest standard of service.
Food:
Papaya’s fine cuisine combines culinary traditions from all corners of the world, satisfying even the most demanding connoisseur. Every dish on the menu is prepared using only highest quality, fresh products.
You will enjoy the lodge’s home-made dishes filled with fruit and vegetables and herbs. All of this makes Papaya’s cuisine truly unique.
Sebastian travels frequently and he brings back new, interesting recipes from every place he visits, constantly enriching Papaya’s menu. It gives the property great pleasure to introduce each new creation to its guests during unhurried dinner sessions. You will be able to enjoy Uganda’s captivating aromas while casually chatting the night away on the viewing deck under the stars.
Craft:
Papaya Craft is Magdalena’s innovative hobby. Wicker baskets, natural fibre rugs and hand-woven tablecloths are wonderful examples of local craftsmanship and rank high amongst the most popular souvenirs from Uganda.
Magdalena decided to give the old-school weaving technique a subtle twist, combining various handcraft designs from across Africa. While remaining faithful to the traditional Ugandan production method and using natural ingredients such as grass, leaves and roots to prepare dyes, each of Magdalena’s creations also reflects her artistic temperament. They are not just excellent pieces of craft; they are true works of art.
Magdalena and Sebastian draw their inspiration from all over Africa. Each journey brings new souvenirs to the Papaya Craft Shop. They also support and try to infect you with love for contemporary African art, which is gaining increasingly more recognition globally.