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Crater Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Fort Portal with spa and outdoor pool

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $342
includes taxes & fees
$290 per night
Dec 9 - Dec 10

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Desk
In-room safe
  • 322 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 430 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 430 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Desk
In-room safe
  • 322 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 861 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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The price is $792
includes taxes & fees
$671 per night
Nov 27 - Nov 28
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About the neighborhood

Map
Kibale Forest National Park, Fort Portal

What's nearby

  • Lake Nyabikere - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kibale National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lugard Monument - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 8.4 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Kasese (KSE) - 110 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Crater Safari Lodge

Crater Safari Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Fort Portal. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 20 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2014
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 500 per person (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 275.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Crater Safari Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Crater Safari Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Crater Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Crater Safari Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Crater Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Crater Safari Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 500 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Crater Safari Lodge?
You can check in starting at 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Crater Safari Lodge and nearby?
Crater Safari Lodge has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Crater Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Crater Safari Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
antonia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sigrid, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review