Simba Safari Camp is a budget safari accommodation situated on the border of Queen Elizabeth National Park at Kahendero. The lodge is renowned for excellent hospitality and is nestled atop a hill overlooking Lake Kikorongo on the edge of Uganda’s most popular national park.
Simba Safari Camp has spectacular panoramic views across the park’s extensive savannah plains, in addition to wildlife as well as views of Lake George and the famed Kazinga channel.
The camp is the closest accommodation to Queen Elizabeth’s Kasenyi plains on the edge of Lake George. These are the famed mating grounds for the Uganda kobs, thus making it the most preferred area for wildlife game drives and views.
The camp is also closest to the other areas of northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the Mweya Peninsula and the Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel is well known for experiential boat cruises, close-range game-viewing as well as bird-watching experiences. There is also an opportunity to go for guided chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge.
Simba Safari Camp has a total capacity of 70 beds including family cottages, twin rooms, and dormitories. A variety of meals and drinks are served in the restaurant with an adjacent bar and sitting area. Moreover, for conservation purposes, we invite our guests to plant a tree that will be nourished and carry your name into eternity.
Rooms at Simba Safari Camp
Ensuite rooms
Simba Safari Camp features nine double/twin rooms and two triple rooms. The rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished with two single beds or a double bed and mosquito nets. The ensuite is a bathroom with running water and a flushing toilet. Part of the floor is covered with natural pebble stones, giving your feet a pleasant massage while taking a shower. The water is heated by a special solar energy system. Moreover, each room features a veranda where you can relax or read a book while enjoying your privacy.
Family Cottage
Interested in visiting Queen Elizabeth with the whole family? Then book our family cottage; a comfortable accommodation that allows you to stay close to your family. The family cottage consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped bathroom, and a living room with an extra bed. Also, a spacious veranda is available to sit comfortably with your family. The family cottage takes a maximum of 5 people.
Dormitory rooms
For those who are more on a budget, Simba Safari Camp offers three mixed dormitory rooms, with three, five, and ten double-deckers. All double-deckers are provided with a mosquito net. Adjacent to the dormitory rooms is a common shower and toilet block with hot and cold running water.
Campsite
A well-maintained campsite with shared washing facilities is available for our guests who wish to bring their own tent.
Facilities at Simba Safari Camp
Restaurant
At the main lodge, you will find an open-air restaurant where delicious and affordable meals are served. The meals are prepared with care, giving you a real taste of African cuisine. Lunch and dinner can be ordered from the a-la-carte menu and sometimes a buffet is served.
Bar
Adjacent to the restaurant is a well-stocked bar where you can have a refreshing soda or cold beer. In the mornings, a wake-up call can be arranged with fresh coffee or tea served at your veranda. A great start for your early morning game drive!
Lounge Area
An open lounge area is furnished with comfortable chairs, a great place to unwind after an exciting safari day. A TV with DSTV is available as well.
Free WIFI is available in public areas.
Simba Safari Camp in a Nutshell:
- Situated at the Equator on the border of Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Spectacular views of the crater lakes
- The closest accommodation for game drives in the Kasenyi area
- Spacious rooms with ensuite facilities
- Dormitory rooms and campsite for backpackers
- Well-stocked bar and restaurant with DSTV
- FREE internet
Visitors to Queen Elizabeth National Park always complement their visit with a gorilla trekking safari in the nearby Bwindi Forest National Park or a chimpanzee trekking expedition in Kibale National Park. Others could opt for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to Murchison Falls.