Discover Papaya Lake LodgeHome is not a place… it’s a feeling!A place surrounded by the lush, evergreen landscapes of the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region, set between two extinct volcanoes, nestled against the turquoise waters of the Lyantonde and Kifuruka lakes and with exhilarating views over the majestic Ruwenzori Mountain Range.An oasis of nine luxurious cottages, a restaurant and a beautiful swimming pool with a scenic terrace. A place established with great passion, appreciation of local culture and attention to detail that makes life worth living.Established by a family who opted to abandon their European life to find a new home in the living heart of Africa; a home inspired by its surroundings and defined by all the best Uganda has to offer, yet beautifully refreshed by its own unique style, and the highest standard of service.Welcome to PAPAYA LAKE LODGE!
Rooms
We love to make you feel at home.Papaya Lake Lodge offers nine spacious and bright cottages. All are situated on the extinct volcano crater’s slope and have breathtaking views of Lyantonde Lake. Each cottage offers complete privacy, hidden from view by a natural screen of green treetops.Eight of the cottages feature two beds (one king-size and one single), local stone-decorated bathrooms with shower units, and verandas equipped with deckchairs.The ninth cottage – Family Cottage – is a two-level villa boasting three bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace, a spacious bathroom and a large terrace. For more details, please contact us.Calm colours, subtle accessories, original interior design, and simple but comfortable furniture – these are Papaya Lake Lodge’s trademarks. But mainly, it is the lush, green vegetation that makes it so easy to relax after an adventurous day. Electricity – The Lodge is powered by Sun – solar system. Some services that we offer will not be available when there is no electricity for which we apologize for any inconvenience. In that cases we are using generators. Electrical outlets are ONLY available for charging all necessary equipment in the Restaurant/Bar. Please contact a staff person for assistance. Please charge your mobiles, laptops, cameras at day time (during sunshine) in the Restaurant. Please switch off your lights when you are not using to help save our solar batteries.Hot water – Hot water heating in the cottage is provided via an eco-friendly communal wood heater twice a day (morning and evening time). For any extra time for heating please ask our Management.Wi-Fi – We have free wireless internet for our Guests. The reception is in the restaurant.Housekeeping – Our housekeeping staff provide daily service and evening turndown. To protect our environment and censerve water we do not change bed linen, towels every day. If you would like new towel please put your towels in the basket under the basin. Mineral water are complimentary throughout your stay.Laundry – We are happy to offer a limited laundry service to residents. Please note we do not have a large laundry and everything is washed by hand and ironed with charcoal iron box. Laundry may take up to 2 days to return.
Dining
A spacious restaurant and a bar opening onto a scenic sun terrace are the real heart of Papaya Lake Lodge.The airy and bright common area of the restaurant is ingeniously planned with subtly arranged corners, each with its own unique climate and decor. The entire space is decorated with fine pieces of local art and crafts; small details that you instantly fall in love with.During the day you can enjoy reading on a snug sofa or a terrace sunbed laid out just in front of the restaurant, with a panoramic view of the lake.Imagine a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The common area lit by kerosene lamps, their orange glow warming the cosy sofas next to the bar. Excellent Ugandan coffee, along with our selection of the finest spirits from around the world, will help you slip into complete relaxation.
Restaurant
Restaurant – Papaya Lake Lodge is proud to offer cuisine which is a mixture of elements from around the World, European and African art of cooki…
Bar
Enjoy the world’s finest wines, champagnes, spirits and other cocktails while overlooking Papaya Lake Lodge view. A classic bar in Papaya Lake L…
Restaurant
Restaurant – Papaya Lake Lodge is proud to offer cuisine which is a mixture of elements from around the World, European and African art of cooking. Our delicious homemade cuisine is served in a variety of locations indoors and out. Guests are highly recommended to advise of any dietary requirements and/or allergies at the reservations stage. Children’s menus are provided for lunch and dinner
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Enjoy the world’s finest wines, champagnes, spirits and other cocktails while overlooking Papaya Lake Lodge view. A classic bar in Papaya Lake Lodge is for international travelers , where travel may just be a state of mind
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Recreation
Activities – We offer a number of exciting activities at Papaya Lake Lodge. For a little more adventurous we highly recommend: Chimpanzee Tracking, Crater Lakes Exploration Tour, Mahoma Falls Tour, Community Walk Tour, etc. Please let us know if you are keen for a certain activity. If we are fully booked please be understanding if we cannot provide every activity on any given day. During the day you can enjoy reading on a snug sofa in the bar area or a terrace sunbed laid out just in front of the restaurant, with a panoramic view of the lake.
Swimming Pool
Take a dip in our top hill located swimming pool with amazing view of the lakes, mountains and breathtaking surroundings.
Massage Services
We invite you to enjoy a massage in the privacy of your cottage or open space area at the lake side or swimming pool. Our massage is available full-ti…
Activities
We offer a number of exciting activities at Papaya Lake Lodge. For a little more adventurous we highly recommend: Chimpanzee Tracking, Crater Lakes Ex…
Swimming Pool
Take a dip in our top hill located swimming pool with amazing view of the lakes, mountains and breathtaking surroundings.
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We invite you to enjoy a massage in the privacy of your cottage or open space area at the lake side or swimming pool. Our massage is available full-time. Please book in advance.
View on mapActivities
We offer a number of exciting activities at Papaya Lake Lodge. For a little more adventurous we highly recommend: Chimpanzee Tracking, Crater Lakes Exploration Tour, Mahoma Falls Tour, Community Walk Tour, etc. Please let us know if you are keen for a certain activity. If we are fully booked please be understanding if we cannot provide every activity on any given day.
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Papaya Lake Lodge. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Papaya Lake Lodge. Our Papaya Lake Lodge holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Entebbe/Kampala holidays at Papaya Lake Lodge in 2025 and 2026. For all Papaya Lake Lodge 2025 holidays and Papaya Lake Lodge 2026 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
Fort Portal - Greater Crater Lakes Region - Kibale ForestIt takes approximately five hours to reach Papaya Lake Lodge by car from the Entebbe International Airport. It is a comfortable drive west (on a tarmac road) towards Fort Portal, the region’s informal capital city. Just before entering Fort Portal, take a left and follow a red dirt road. It will take you directly to Papaya along a scenic drive through tea, banana, guava and avocado plantations.
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val s
A lovely surprise
This hotel is in the most stunning location The lodges are excellent with verandas and lovely views. The staff are exceptional and can’t do enough to help. The food is first class and beautifully...
joni101
Lovely place and people- maybe in need of some tlc
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mar0ka
Soooo beautiful
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