Uganda Moves into the Luxury Safari Market With Exciting New Developments

Inspired to put Uganda on your travel vision board? The country is fast cementing its position as a destination for luxury safaris, with new lodges welcoming guests. If you’re looking for a unique and opulent African experience, a Uganda safari tour should definitely be on your list.

These four lodges will inspire you to make Uganda your next safari holiday destination.

1. Erebero Hills, Asilia Africa

Asilia Africa is opening a new lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in early 2026. With the focus on sustainable luxury, the design takes inspiration from the rolling hills of the surrounding landscape and is crafted from local bamboo.

The eight suites are tucked in the hillside and afford sweeping views of the forest. Add to this the glass-fronted interiors to maximise natural light, and you’ll have an immersed experience in nature while simply relaxing in your luxury suite.

Due to its superb location, Erebero Hills will provide easy access to activities like gorilla trekking, Batwa community visits, nature walks, garden tours, and tea tastings.

This lodge isn’t just about luxury but also about preserving the natural environment and assisting local communities.

Asilia Africa is undertaking an ambitious reforestation project that aims to create a forest buffer zone around the lodge. In the long term, this will eventually deliver an accessible forest for the Batwa people, who are no longer allowed in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This will assist in creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities for many years to come.

2. Gorilla Forest Lodge, Sanctuary

Previously Gorilla Forest Camp, Sanctuary’s establishment in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is undergoing a revamp and will be ready to welcome guests again in May 2025.

The position of this lodge is unmatched – after just a five-minute walk, you’ll find yourself at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Centre, from which gorilla trekking excursions begin. These great apes have been known to visit the camp itself, so you may just catch a glimpse before your official trek!

Being immersed in nature here will not ask you to let go of any comforts. Sanctuary has comfortable communal areas along with a well-stocked bar, and dining is a sumptuous affair.

Our Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi safari includes a stay at Gorilla Forest Lodge, where you can go on nature hikes, visit local communities for cultural excursions, and, of course, gorilla trekking.

3. Kibale Lodge, Volcanoes Safaris

This new lodge boasts stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kibale Lodge is located in Kibale Forest, the primate capital of the world. While here, you can have the unique opportunity to go on a chimpanzee trek and join a chimpanzee habituation programme to spend time with these incredible apes.

The lodge includes eight luxury bandas and all guests can enjoy personal butler service. Four-poster, mosquito net-wrapped beds and fire places further enhance these bandas into sanctuaries in the wilderness.

There is also a spa for relaxation treatments, as well as a pool to cool off from the tropical heat.

When you choose to safari in Uganda, you’re directly contributing to conservation efforts in the country. Kibale is in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to organise community outreach programmes to build up women leaders in conservation.

In our Safari, Chimp and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda tour, you have the opportunity to stay at Kibale Lodge. Besides chimpanzee trekking, this safari includes birdwatching and a river cruise experience.

4. The River Station, Wildplaces

In Kyambura Game Reserve, part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Wildplaces is constructing a new contender in the luxury safari market: The River Station.

This lodge will focus on sophisticated luxury, with unique extras that will take safari experience to another level. The River Station and its sister camp, Honey Bear Bush, are the only accommodation options in the reserve, meaning that your trip will be intimate with limited guests.

Each of the 10 rooms includes a plunge pool as well as an outdoor shower.

With the spa positioned over a waterhole, your treatment affords you the opportunity to see wildlife wander past.

Our Highlights of Uganda safari includes a stay at The River Station, where activities include an evening dhow cruise, game drives, nature walks, and chimp tracking.

At Discover Africa, our safari experts are keeping an eye on these great accommodation developments and will assist our clients to get the best experience possible on their Uganda safaris.