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Crater Safari Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kibale Forest National Park, Fort Portal
  • Place, Lake Nyabikere
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kibale National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Portal Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kasese (KSE)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Fort Portal

When you stay at Crater Safari Lodge in Fort Portal, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Nyabikere and Kibale National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mahoma Falls and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kibale National Park Visitor Information Center.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Nyabikere - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kibale National Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lugard Monument - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Kasese (KSE) - 110 min drive

About this property

Crater Safari Lodge

Crater Safari Lodge offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This Fort Portal lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Crater Safari Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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 activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Crater Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FARUK, ISTANBUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place i enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MABLE CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice i enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Absolutely amazing!!! From the view, to the location, from the food to the service!!! Totally worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

antonia

Travelled with family
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

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.