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Crater Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Unwind lakeside with your loved ones by enjoying activities like bike rentals or lounging by one of our two inviting pools.

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Reception
Front of property
Sports facility
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
The current price is AED 1,216
AED 1,435 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 80 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kibale Forest National Park, Fort Portal

What's nearby

  • Lake Nyabikere - 4 min drive
  • Kibale National Park - 4 min drive
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary - 20 min drive
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 20 min drive
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kasese (KSE) - 110 min drive

About this property

Crater Safari Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge by the lake
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Crater Safari Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Newspapers in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Crater Safari Lodge feature perks such as furnished patios and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 275.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 500 per person (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 275.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Crater Safari Lodge Kibale
Crater Safari Lodge
Crater Safari Kibale
Crater Safari Lodge Fort Portal
Crater Safari Fort Portal
Crater Safari
Lodge Crater Safari Lodge Fort Portal
Fort Portal Crater Safari Lodge Lodge
Lodge Crater Safari Lodge
Crater Safari Fort Portal
Crater Safari Lodge Lodge
Crater Safari Lodge Fort Portal
Crater Safari Lodge Lodge Fort Portal

Frequently asked questions

Does Crater Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Crater Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crater Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crater Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Crater Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Crater Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 500 per person applies.

Where is Crater Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Fort Portal lodge is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Nyabikere and Kibale National Park. Mahoma Falls and Kibale National Park Visitor Information Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Crater Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

antonia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bel lodge, bella location, servizi da migliorare
Il Lodge è in una bellissima posizione, con vista splendida sul lago, molto belle le parti comuni in stile coloniale. Le camere standard decisamente basiche, molto meglio i family cottage. Infatti ce le siamo fatte cambiare! Buono il ristorante x cena e colazione, anche se devi ordinare con gran anticipo, nonostante fossimo gli unici clienti! Purtroppo essendo un eco lodge, scarsa illuminazione in camera, acqua appena tiepida e impossibilità di caricare tutti gli apparecchi elettronici, ma bisogna farlo nella hall. No phon e Wi-Fi solo nelle parti comuni. Piscina piccola ma carina.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine tolle Lodge
Die Lage der Lodge ist einfach wunderbar! Herrlicher Blick über den Kratersee und nah am Kibale NP. Die Angestellten waren sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Am ersten Abend wurde uns zu unserer Überraschung ein romantisches Dinner mit Palmenschmuck und Kerzenlicht bereitet. Am zweiten Tag gab es ein Wasserproblem, die Leitung zu unserem Cottage wurde durchtrennt. Der Manager, Patrick hat sich entschuldigt und uns am Abend die gesamten Getränke spendiert. Der Koch war auch sehr bemüht und das Essen war sehr gut. Der Pool der Lodge ist auch wunderschön gelegen. Würde mich sofort wieder für diese Lodge entscheiden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heavenly
A hidden gem. Located about 25 mins from Fort Portal and on the shores of a crater lake this is a brilliant place to relax, unwind and allow oneself to be spoilt by the very attentive staff and excellent cuisine. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crater Safari boasts friendly, welcoming and truly helpful staff, a very good kitchen (highly recommend their Nile Perch), and stunning views of the Rift crater lake that the lodge overlooks. The rooms are enormous and spotlessly maintained. A few criticisms: the drive that leads to the Lodge off the highway is most difficult in the rain and nearly requires AWD to transit. The Lodge’s solar-supported electrical system is a forward-thinking choice, but one consequence is that the LED lighting chosen to limit demand on that system results in common areas and accommodations that are rather dark on a rainy evening. Bringing the lights lower and closer to where staff and guests are might help. The Lodge is artfully placed on the side of a hill, with many steps - including getting up to reception and dining - and these, too, can be treacherous when wet for those like this writer with a mild disability. There are few handrails. One significant issue for visitors to Uganda touring the country with a guide/driver is that this Lodge appears not to have standing arrangements for accommodations for such drivers unlike a number of other hostelries in its class. Our situation was worked out, but this is a matter to which the Lodge should attend. Again, great people, fine food, luxurious rooms - but with a few matters that bear notice. That’s why a four, not a five.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great view, new lodge, work on service
The lodge sits above a crater lake and offers amazing views. The rooms are spacious and have views of the lake. There is no fan or air conditioning in the room and internet and charging can only be done in the lobby area. Check in was poor and confused. Near the chimps (25 min drive). Service as a whole was inconsistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Espen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nydelig beliggenhet
Dette er et utrolig flott sted å besøke, naturskjønne omgivelser, tur muligheter i frodig afrikansk landbruksområde, muligheter for å spore chimpanser, ha som base for safari turer, hyggelig betjening og kjempe god mat. Kan varmt anbefales.