About this property

Essential Facilities: Lake Nyamirima cottages in Fort Portal offer a garden, terrace, restaurant, and bar. Guests can enjoy outdoor fireplaces, seating areas, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Accommodations: The camping site features family rooms with private bathrooms, dining areas, and work desks. Additional amenities include a patio, barbecue, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Located 34 mi from Kasese Airport, the property is near Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve (1.9 mi), Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal (14 mi), and Kibale Forest Hall Game Reserve (21 mi). Guests appreciate the lakes, scenic views, and proximity to nature.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 futon beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scoopers103
    United States United States
    Amazing views, great birding, lovely staff, cheap tent
  • Magdalena
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This lodge was truly the highlight of our trip! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth that it instantly felt like a home away from home. Bonnie and the entire team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was taken care...
  • Viken
    France France
    The sunrise above the crater lake. The price is correct.
  • Balazs
    Hungary Hungary
    Amazing view from the huts. Just sitting in front of your little house and you are in paradise!
  • Gerard
    Uganda Uganda
    The view from hotel, the kindness of the staff and the owner, the birds and animals during the walk along the lake
  • Jonna
    United States United States
    The view is amazing. The cottages are nicely constructed. The food was delicious. The staff was accommodating and very helpful.
  • Traveller
    Norway Norway
    Absolutely magnificent location- oh so serene! You can have a little walk down to the lake, see monkeys, (black and white colubus, blue monkey), bird life is also unique and special. Bonnie, the owner, is a warm, kind and welcoming man, we were...
  • Ekaterina
    Russia Russia
    The best thing about the place is a stunning view and the location. We enjoyed swimming at the lake, bird watching. Seeing the moon and the lake night time was amazing. Hot shower with good water pressure.
  • Jamie
    Hungary Hungary
    Th location is perfect- quiet, beautiful scenery and a nice area to explore by foot.
  • Monteiro
    France France
    We loved the staff, the food, the view and of course the cat ! They were all so friendly and we felt at home. I would recommend this place to anyone that want to visit Uganda. Also super close to chimp treking.

Hosted by Lake Nyamirima Cottages

8.5
Host Review Score
Lake Nyamirima Cottages
This lovely cottage is one of the 5 grass-thatched houses situated on the hilltops Lake Nyamirima. Situated on the edge of one of the crater lakes of the country's tourism city: Fort Portal, Lake Nyamirima Cottages is one of the newest eco-lodge in Western Uganda. Staying with your Ugandan host family of secondary school teachers, you will find yourself immersed by the warmth of African hospitality, alongside the serene natural beauty of a private forest and the exotic tropical soundscape of monkeys and birds that comes with it!
We are a family of secondary school teachers and we like to show you the beauty of our country through our hospitality, food and our lovely cottages. If we are in the property, we will say hello and gladly assist you with any question or help you may need around the local area - be it about the food, the destinations or activities you can enjoy that are easily accessible by walking.
We are located 18 kms from Fort Portal town centre, tucked in a small village of fishermen and farmers. Kibale National Park is only 3 kms away and it is know for chimpanzees and a wide variety of bird species. There is a small central market in between the local villages around the property and can be reached by foot.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lake Nyamirima cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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