Location: Victoria Nile, Jinja, Eastern Uganda
Overview
Wildwaters Lodge sits on 6 hectares of Kalangala Island, a private island mid-stream within the mighty River Nile in Jinja around 15.5 miles downstream in eastern Uganda. Jinja is a town in southern Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile. The sounds of the mighty Nile is quite hypnotic and calming here, offering an experience for all the senses.
The location is elevated and only reachable by boat adding spice to your forth coming adventure. The lodge is perched on granite rocks with dramatic and exciting rapids roaring all around and a perfect platform for viewing over 1000 bird species including turacos and cuckoos, hawks and eagles with a chance to spot giant otters and monitor lizards in the water.
You may also indulge on the river activities like heart-pounding white-water rafting or bungee jumping, gentler horse riding or fishing. For couples and honeymooners this is the ideal location to relax and enjoy an intimate adventure together as you take advantage of the spa with exquisite spa treatments.
The 10 stand-alone elevated timber-floor and really spacious luxury suites are nestled in the rainforest with amazing river views, and linked by a raised wooden walkway to the restaurant, bar, and library. The lodge features glass-fronted windows, furniture is local handmade, stylish bathroom with rain showers, a secluded wooden deck with daybeds and romantic free-standing open air-bathtubs.
The sumptuous 3 meals from breakfast to candle-lit 3 course dinners, the main communal lodge area also has the swimming pool cantilevered above the river. Due to the nature of the river, crossing to the island, guests must arrive before 4 pm in order to arrive safely. All these crossings are at the discretion of the acting General Manager of Wildwaters Lodge alone.
Uniqueness of this Camp
- Experienced & Friendly staff
- Location and the views from the lodge of the river Nile
- Jinja is the source of the Nile
Accommodation
7 standard suites, 2 private plunge pool suites and 1-2 bed Suite, all suites have an ensuite private bathroom with rain showers, in double, twin or triple configuration, private balconies with free-standing baths, a room safe, and a day bed.
Amenities
- Private dinners in your room or poolside set up
- Main restaurant
- Bar
- Library
- Power is supplied by the national grid with a generator back up
- Power is 220v with 3-pin square UK standard
- Adapters are available from the reception on request
Activities
- Wildwaters Spa
- Horse Riding
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Fishing