Name: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Address: Mbarara - Kasese Road, Katunguru, Uganda, Mbarara - Kasese Road, Uganda
Rating: 9.6

Buffalo Safari Lodge

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About this property

Located in Bushenyi, Buffalo Safari Lodge features a garden, terrace, shared lounge, and free WiFi. Among the various facilities are a bar and a restaurant. The property features a children's playground and a 24-hour front desk. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a terrace. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and a bath or shower, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms at Buffalo Safari Lodge are fitted with a seating area. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing
Games room
Children's playground

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Single Room 1 single bed
Standard Twin Room 2 large double beds
Deluxe Single Room 1 single bed
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 extra-large double beds
Superior Villa Bedroom 2 extra-large double beds Living room 1 sofa bed
Deluxe Double Room 2 extra-large double beds
Deluxe Triple Room 1 extra-large double bed and 2 large double beds
Standard Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
Family Bungalow Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed and 2 large double beds Living room 1 sofa bed
Family Suite with Balcony 4 large double beds

Guest reviews

Categories:

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Facilities

Cleanliness

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Value for money

Location

Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Philip

Germany

“The location is fantastic, not directly in the park which gives flexibility if you want to explore other parts, but close enough that you are in the park in under 15 min. The setup and ambience are fantastic, the staff very welcoming, attentive...”

Milou

Netherlands

“The staff and location!!! You wake up with an elephant in front of your lodge.. it’s unreal. The staff is so attentive and fun! Hands down my favorite spot in Uganda. Everything was perfect!”

Mathew

United Kingdom

“Very peaceful and secluded. Rooms are very big and spacious. Clean and tidy”

Linda

Hong Kong

“Very large bedrooms and bathrooms and bedroom has a fan. Has balcony to sit out. Elephants roam in the grounds. Lovely setting and close to park entrance. Small pool but nice. Food good. Staff friendly.”

Fauz

Uganda

“Went with my wife. This facility was affordable and the staff was very nice. Always there when we needed them. The scenery was also magnificent. We could see buffalo grazing and had elephants visit the lodge once in a while. We had most of the...”

Jurgen

Netherlands

“The cottages are very clean and spacious. Together with the pool and sitting area it really is a fantastic place to stay. The staff is super friendly and the food was the best we have had in Uganda.”

Evan

United States

“The staff was amazingly accommodating friendly, and watched over my every need. I actually made some new friends of some of the staff and learned a lot about the flora and fauna and culture of the area. The food was great and they were sensitive...”

Kyra

Netherlands

“Wij hebben een fijn verblijf gehad bij Buffalo Safari Lodge. Het personeel doet er alles aan om te zorgen dat je verblijf goed is. Ze zorgen dat er niets ontbreekt aan je verblijf. Het eten is goed en het zwembad is een fijne bijkomstigheid. Wij...”

Yousra

Saudi Arabia

“The staff are very kind. The hotel amazing. U can experience real safari at this hotel. الغرف نظيفه/ فيها شطاف بالحمام/ الناس اللي يخافون من الحشرات …اقل فندق فيه حشرات و ما قصرو معاي على طول يجون يشيلون اذا في اي شي منها / الموظفين روووعه حبوبين/...”

Paola

Switzerland

“Sehr schöne Anlage, gutes Essen, sehr freundliches Personal, schöner Pool, sehr gute Lage”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
African • American • British • Italian • Pizza • Spanish • Steakhouse • Local • International • European
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Buffalo Safari Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 04:30

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of US$300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years

Cot upon request

Free

5 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

US$150 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Buffalo Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.