Beachfront and Private Beach Area: Mabamba Lodge in Wakiso offers a private beach area and beachfront. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with stunning views or enjoy the serene garden and terrace.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities such as free toiletries and work desks. Family rooms and balconies provide additional comfort.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea with vegetarian and vegan options. Live music enhances the dining ambience.
Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy sailing and boating on the lake, explore the nearby Mpanga Central Forest Reserve, and visit attractions like Rubaga Cathedral and Kabaka's Palace.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“Great place to stay and relax. Staff wonderful and rooms delightful. Food was well prepared and delicious
We will miss waking up to the bords”
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“This is a great little spot on Lake Victoria very close to the swamp for birding. The staff are so welcoming and the food is excellent. The property is set in its own grounds with so many different plant types . The swimming pool is lovely, clean...”
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Dr
Germany
“Mabamba Lodge is the place to go on Lake Victoria for birding especially for the shoebill. Surrounded by a park-like garden with lots of indigenous trees and bushes with its own sandy beach it attracts birds of all kinds easy to spot, observe and...”
Yushi
Japan
“In realistically and literally I soaked in the nature during the whole stay. The boat to Mabamba swamp started from the private shore in the garden. The guides and tours arranged by the hotel were very good in the both of swamp and , hill climbing...”
Chloe
United Kingdom
“It is in an amazing peaceful location, surrounded by beautiful plants, birds and butterflies. Food and service was wonderful. Great access to Mabamba swamps where we saw the shoebills!”
Richard
Australia
“Wonderful staff looked after us and made our stay a delight. The resort is on the edge of Lake Victoria and set in lush vegetation. The food is delicious and the pool is fantastic. Rooms are eclectic, comfortable, and clean. Loved our stay here....”
Craig
Australia
“Exceptional food and staff. Perfect location for the shoebill tours - the lodge is lakefront and has its own boat for a guide to take you. Great room, amazing pool and birdlife at the lodge itself. We loved our stay - John (chef) and Joanne our...”
Harald
Germany
“The service was very helpful and kind, vegan food can get ordered easily and the cabins are very nice constructed.”
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Sander
Netherlands
“I like the multiple activities, such as a bird-watching tour on a boat and cycling. The compound is quite big, so you can walk around.”
Kathleen
Belgium
“Great place, staff is extremely welcoming, they did everything to make us feel at home, we had a great time here! The shoebill tours is recommended, the swamps are absolutely beautiful!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Kenny Galiwango
Company review score: 9.4Based on 79 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Lover of nature. Favourite bird is the shoebill.
Property information
Mabamba Lodge celebrates nature and culture.
It is remotely located in a scenic village of Mabamba, characterised by lake, thick green vegetation, rolling hills and prime birding territory of Mabamba Wetlands.
Mabamba Lodge is known for its tranquil, pristine lake view combined with it’s jungle feel setting, allowing you to connect, transform and enjoy beauty along with the uniqueness of Mabamba Lodge.
Neighbourhood information
A scenic village of Mabamba (Northwest Entebbe) , characterised by lake, thick green vegetation, rolling hills and prime birding territory of Mabamba Wetlands.
Mabamba is a small village making it easily navigateble by car, foot or bicycle. Cycling is the best way to get around Mabamba especially for traveling around the village and the wetlands
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Mabamba Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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