Mabamba Lodge

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront and Private Beach Area: Mabamba Lodge in Wakiso offers a private beach area and beachfront. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with stunning views or enjoy the serene garden and terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities such as free toiletries and work desks. Family rooms and balconies provide additional comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea with vegetarian and vegan options. Live music enhances the dining ambiance. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy sailing and boating on the lake, explore the nearby Mpanga Central Forest Reserve, and visit attractions like Rubaga Cathedral and Kabaka's Palace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 queen beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rytis
Lithuania Lithuania
“Place was amazing! You feel like in paradise, a lot of different birds flying around the place, so you can do a birdwatching. Any moment you can take a boat and do a Shoebill tour from the lodge, staff were more then amazing, always ready to...”
Golubeva
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing place. Cozy and stylish room, chill and nice territory- very quiet, only nature and birds songs. Friendly staff and very tasty food. We really enjoyed this place”
Larry
United States United States
“Food was great, location is somewhat remote but extremely nice”
Larry
United States United States
“The staff was amazing. They provided a great romantic experience for my girlfriend and myself. Beautiful setting on the shore of Lake Victoria”
Mitchell
United States United States
“The main highlights for us were 1. Prime location to do a shoebill tour, leaves from the lodges waterfront. We did see one up close, and the guide was fantastic! 2. The food is seriously top notch, we have been traveling for 4 months throughout...”
Aiza
United States United States
“The hospitality, the fresh food, the beautiful place. Josephine is a great chef with such a warm personality. Juliette and Joanne are hard-working ladies who were always there to help. Kenneth is an excellent manager who is very knowledgeable...”
Ruslan
United States United States
“best location in the world to see the shoe bill. fantastic staff and facilities, best food in Uganda”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is in an amazing peaceful location, surrounded by beautiful plants, birds and butterflies. Food and service was wonderful. Great access to Mabamba swamps where we saw the shoebills!”
Richard
Australia Australia
“Wonderful staff looked after us and made our stay a delight. The resort is on the edge of Lake Victoria and set in lush vegetation. The food is delicious and the pool is fantastic. Rooms are eclectic, comfortable, and clean. Loved our stay here....”
Craig
Australia Australia
“Exceptional food and staff. Perfect location for the shoebill tours - the lodge is lakefront and has its own boat for a guide to take you. Great room, amazing pool and birdlife at the lodge itself. We loved our stay - John (chef) and Joanne our...”

Managed by Kenny Galiwango

Company review score: 9.2Based on 72 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Lover of nature. Favourite bird is the shoebill.

Property info

Mabamba Lodge celebrates nature and culture. It is remotely located in a scenic village of Mabamba, characterised by lake, thick green vegetation, rolling hills and prime birding territory of Mabamba Wetlands. Mabamba Lodge is known for its tranquil, pristine lake view combined with it’s jungle feel setting, allowing you to connect, transform and enjoy beauty along with the uniqueness of Mabamba Lodge.

Neighborhood info

A scenic village of Mabamba (Northwest Entebbe) , characterised by lake, thick green vegetation, rolling hills and prime birding territory of Mabamba Wetlands. Mabamba is a small village making it easily navigateble by car, foot or bicycle. Cycling is the best way to get around Mabamba especially for traveling around the village and the wetlands

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.