Located in western Uganda, just outside the popular Queen Elizabeth National Park at Kyambura escapement with a strategic view of the park and the magical Rwenzori Mountains, the baboon safari resort offers you an epic tourism experience.
The baboon safari resort offers a unique opportunity to view a range of wild life, flora and fauna in the Queen Elizabeth National park. If you are lucky you may see elephants grazing a few hundred meters from your coffee table. This coupled with our luxurious cottages and sumptuous meals; offers you an unforgettable experience.
About the lodge:
The Baboon Safari Resort is one of the world’s most renowned Resorts.
Africa’s most talked about leisure venue has now unlocked the gates to its majestic monumental architectural Great Enclosure and is inviting sport and safari enthusiasts to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
We are home to the unique “world-in-one” Signature Course where each of the 18 holes has been designed by a world golfing legend.
In addition, you can take the challenge of the world famous Par 3, the Extreme 19th. Set high up on the impressive Hanglip Mountain, the hole is accessible only by helicopter and played to a green the shape of Africa some 400m below. Beyond comparison! Please note: There is no Wi-Fi available at our Reception. Guests may use the wireless facility at the Clubhouse.
Accommodation:
Cottages
To offer the ultimate in safari luxury, The Baboon Safari Resort has just ten sumptuous en-suite canvas-and-wood suites. All benefit from being built on raised platforms that provide delightful panoramic views down onto the Queen Elizabeth National Park opposite. All ten suites offer stunning views of the Park.
Each elegant tent has stylish polished mahogany flooring (including the terrace) and is extremely spacious. Each has an open plan sleeping and living area; bathroom shower, open air bath (if desired), hand wash basin and flushing toilet.
Each individual suite benefits from having a personal butler, who will respond to every need of his/her guests. Comfortable seating is provided both in the living area and on the terrace so that the true tranquility of the lodge can be best appreciated. The distance between each suite has been maximized to reduce any risk of disturbance that may be caused by other guests.
The Resort has been stylishly designed to provide the ideal safari experience where comfort, luxury and outstanding personal service combine naturally with the beautiful wilderness of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Resort offers exclusive accommodation, as we can sleep just 20 guests in individual and contemporary designed suites.
Activities:
These are some of the destinations when you visit our resort;
Water Safari
Cruise the Kazinga Channel and view the enormous concentration of hippos at close range, over 100 species of water birds, marvel at the majestic elephants in their natural habitat and the notorious Nile crocodiles sunbathing on the channel bank.
The 36km Kazinga Channel connects two Rift Valley lakes; Edward and George.
In our launch trips with experienced guides and crew, with all the necessary safety equipment; you can now experience the sights and sounds that welcomed the early explorers in luxury and comfort.
Gorilla Trekking
Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be included in our itinerary. An encounter with these rare and gentle creatures is Uganda’s most famous tourism attraction and one of the world’s most memorable wildlife experiences. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a few hours’ drive from the baboon safari resort.
Safari Drive
The floor of the Rift Valley boasts of a variety of wild life, flora and fauna.
Wildlife on the North Kazinga plains includes elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, bushbuck, warthog and bush buck. Another common-but unexpected-sighting in this area is the immense Forest Hog, Africa’s largest pig, which is usually associated with dense forests.
The Kasenyi sector on the east side of the Kasese road is best known for the lions which prey on large population of Uganda Kob that live in this area.
Bone fire Culture Talk
A great opportunity to explore and enjoy the diverse traditional practices of indigenous tribes in the area, and a unique opportunity to interact with these indigenous people whose rich cultural heritage extends down the centuries.
Birding
Uganda has for long been the best kept secret in terms of its rich variety of bird species with over 1,200 on record.
Varied habitats in Queen Elizabeth National Park support over 612 species of birds – over 60% of the 1,008 species of indigenous and migratory birds recorded in Uganda.
Highlights include the African Fish Eagle, Shoebill, Papyrus Gonolek, Lessee, Martial Eagle, r and Greater Flamingo, White-tailed Lark and Verraux’s Eagle Owl. Forest species including some less common species from the Congo basin can be located in Maramagambo Forest.
Tree-Climbing Lions
The famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector are found in large fig trees in the remote southern extremity of the park. These tree-dwelling lions prey on the Topi, Uganda Kob, and Cape buffalo which graze Ishasha’s beautiful acacia studded savannah.
Accommodation:
Accommodation is provided in nine spacious and tastefully designed self-contained grass-thatched cottages, with bath tabs/showers with views to the park, running hot and cold water, equipped with electricity and a private wooden balcony perched over Queen Elizabeth National Park.
All cottages are privately spaced out in a shrubbery surrounding for proper environment conservation. We have a swimming pool, adjacent to the campfire where a local traditional dance is often performed (Banyaruguru troupe).