Elephant Plains Lodge Uganda.
Elephant Plains Lodge is a remarkable safari destination in Uganda, offering a unique blend of luxury and then untouched wilderness. It is situated on the northeastern side of Queen Elizabeth National park, and this lodge provides guests with a stunning viewing point, and its located high on a hill at 941 meters above the seal level. Its location gives the visitors panoramic views of the vast Kasenyi plains, the shimmering Lake Gorge and then beautiful Lake Kikorongo. The lodge’s design and use of the locally sourced materials like the brown savannah grass for the thatched roofs and granite stones from the Mukubu River, ensures it fits in naturally with its surroundings while being a very comfortable place to stay on a Uganda safari with African Vacation Safaris.
Location and accessibility.
Elephant Plains Lodge has an incredible and strategic location. It sits on the edge of Queen Elizabeth national park, and it’s just a short 10-minute drive from the park’s main entrance. This makes it a very convenient base for exploring the park’s famous wildlife areas. Its high-up position on the Albertine Rift escarpment provides breathing views from almost every part of the lodge. The lodge’s name is inspired by the elephnats that frequently come down to drink from the nearby Lake Kikirongo, a spectacle that guests can often witness from their rooms or the main loge area. The lodge is also just a few kilometers from the equator monument, thus adding another unique element to its location.
Accommodation and amenities.
The lodge offers a peaceful and then intimate safari expiernce with a limited number of cottages. The lodge has six spacious double/twin cottages and two larger family cottages, each designed to provide privacy and stunning views. The cottages are well-spaced and have large windows and private verandas that allows the guests to experience in the incredible scenery right from their rooms. Inside, the rooms there are modern comforts like large bathtubs, showers and comfortable beds with mosquito nets. The lodge is also an eco-friendly, using solar power for light, which helps reduce its environmental impact.
The main lodge building is very comfortable and offers relaxation. It includes a spacious lounge with comfortable seating and a well-stocked bar with various wines. The dining areas has a large outdoor deck with 270 degree views, that is perfect for enjoying meals while watching the sunset or spotting wildlife in the distance. A key feature is the eco-friendly swimming pool, where you can cool after a day of safaris while enjoying the same stunning panoramic views. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas that allows the guests to stay connected.
Dining Experience.
Dining at Elephant Plains Lodge is an expiernce in itself. The on-site restaurant specializes in both the international and local Ugandan cuisine, prepared with fresh, delicious ingredients. Meals are often served on the large dining deck, giving guests a chance to enjoy their food while feeling the cool breeze and taking in the spectacular views. For an extra special touch, the lodge can even arrange ‘’bush dinners’’ where you can dine in the wilderness under the African sky, that is a truly authentic safari expiernce with African Vacation Safaris. The bar offers a wide range of dinks like local spirits and a good selection of wines.
Safari activities and wildlife.
While the lodge itself is a great place to relax, its location provides easy access to some of the best safari activities in Uganda. The nearby Kasenyi plains are a key highlight, known for their abundant wildlife and as a major breeding ground for the Uganda kobs. This area attracts a large number of the predators, making it a fantastic spot for the game drives to see lions, leopards, hyenas and then a variety of other animals like elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and among others.
Other popular safari activities that can be arranged from the lodge include a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This connects Lake Edward and Lake Gorge and is famous for having one of the world’s highest concentrations of the hippos. During the safari, you will the countless hippos, crocodiles and then a huge variety of the bird species. For a more adventurous safari experience, the guests can go on a chimpanzee tracking safari expiernce in the Kyambura gorge where you can walk through the lush forest to see these amazing primates in their natural home. You can also visit the famous Ishasha sector of the park to look and then search for the rare tree-climbing lions. Overall Elephant Plains Lodge serves as a perfect starting point for unforgettable wildlife adventures in the heart of Africa with African Vacation Safaris.
Other accommodations in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Queen Elizabeth national park has accommodations ranging from the budget, Mid-range, luxuries such as the lodges, campsites, hotels that can accommodate the guests during their safari in the park. The accommodations in the park are as follows White house hotel, Pumba safari lodge, Mweya safari lodge, Kasenyi safari camp, Ishasha Wilderness camp Enganzi lodge, Park view lodge and many others.
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