Self Drive Glamping Uganda Safaris

Most camping trips in Uganda revolve around rooftop tent camping and ground camping. But when ground camping is mentioned, it is rarely considered in the light of well-structured tents. Ground camping is often looked at as a person camping in a simple ground foldable tent that can sleep either one person or two people.

However, when it comes to glamping, there are quite a number of options around the country. They might not be at the standard of Masai Mara glamping or Serengeti glamping, but they are good enough for a mini glamping experience in Uganda. Here is an itinerary to consider for a glamping experience in Uganda and the places to consider for your glamping experience in Uganda.

Day One: Viavia Guest Entebbe Glamping

Viavia Guest House is one of the few places in Entebbe at offering glamping services. The Guesthouse also offers in-house airport transfers. Upon arrival at the airport, you will have your driver ready to transfer you to the Guest House. In case you are wondering about how secure Entebbe is, the Guest House is located less than three kilometers from Uganda’s State House in Entebbe. It is also located less than 500 meters from one of the special forces barracks in Entebbe.

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Therefore, if you are talking about security, you will not find a more secure glamping place in Entebbe than Viavia Guest House. From here, you can easily connect to the biggest shopping mall in Entebbe, well known as Victoria Mall. You can also connect to Entebbe zoo with ease. The botanical gardens are also located within a 30-minute walk. With its prime location and the live music at the restaurant, you will enjoy the glamping experience there.

Day 2-3: Glamping In Kibale Forest National Park

After your stay in Entebbe, it will take you more than six hours to reach Kibale. The road condition around Mubenda area is not good, therefore it might take you longer to drive through this stretch. But once you reach Kibale forest the primate capital, there are currently two options of glamping to consider. The first option is Kibale forest camp operated by nature lodges. They have several glamping options in different parks in Uganda and Kibale forest happens to be simply one of these places.

Kibale Forest Camp

The other option is Rubalika safari lodge. It is relatively more expensive than Kibale forest camp. I would not recommend one above the other. You would have to contact them, compare the rates and the reviews of the people that have spent some time in both places. Kibale is mainly known for chimpanzee tracking, crater lakes hikes and Bigodi swamp nature walk. If you are to do all these activities, you might have to spend two to three days in this area.

Rubalika Safari Lodge

Day 4-5 Glamping in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The most popular glamping option in Queen Elizabeth national park is little Elephant camp. Among all the glamping places we have so far mentioned, this is the most expensive one. It is in the price range of Mweya safari lodge. Therefore, you ought to really be interested in glamping to opt for such a destination. According to the reviews, it is a nice place that is worth your trip and in case you wish to further plan your glamping in Uganda itinerary around these places, we have got you covered.

Little Elephant camp