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Reviews of Explorers River Camp

Bujagali, Jinja 2155, Jinja, Uganda

#4 of 24 hotels in Jinja

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Review Score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Satisfying, amidst nature, raw , rustic and loved it. Shops just outside the camp are good. Rolex and other specialities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The washroom attached with our room was not so good. It’s like just a wall barrier to the living room. You wouldn’t want to go to washroom or toilet while your partner is there in the room given how they have constructed it. I used the common toilets. Wish i had booked a room lower to this since this very facility felt useless. 2. It’s a little away from Jinja city. Better you take care of own transport since the person at desk will milk you dry if you get a quote. I could get a better deal from my previous day Uber driver than what this front desk guy was offering. Exorbitant.

    In the midst of nature, lively and truly an experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    It's a perfect destination for the nature lovers
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms were very far from our tents making it hard to access at night

    The lake view was so magnificent and much more than I expected I loved it so much

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    Relaxed rustic hang out space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Fresh water in the tents were provided only on the first day - it should be replenished every day of stay (same price every day). The rooms were never cleaned or tidied during our stay.

    Casual atmosphere. Right on the river. White river rafting was great fun and very professionally done.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room can be more clean and tidy -

    The views

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super friendly and helpful people! Great view! I really enjoyed the stay here at the Camp and also the Rafting Experience. Also the laundry service was amazing, thank you so much!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    10
    I'd stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That I couldn't stay longer. It was sad to leave.

    Fantastic location. The view of The Nile from my tent was great way to end my day and to start the next morning. It was comfortable and I had good sleep. I expected mosquitoes but there were none. Lots of opportunities to see different types of monkeys. Breakfast was good with great coffee. The staff are very welcoming and efficient.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    A lovely place to stay, with a short drive into Jinja. The location, food, staff were excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent, with amazing views across the Nile. We had the family cottage - it was perfect for our needs. The bar/food area was lovely, especially at night when lit up.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tent is not comfortable. Far from toilet. At night it is bit discomfort to go there.

    Nile view from this property.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the communal areas are getting a bit tired and could maybe do with a bit of an upgrade.

    Lovely location on the Nile; tents are comfortable with a great view; lots of bathrooms; staff are very friendly and accommodating; easy to organise many activities; very good value for money

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    7.0
    Great vue and cute Monkeys, but otherwise not too charming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even though it was low season and few people were there, one still senses how it is tailored towards towards mass tourism. Capacity of 200 guests, tents that are way to close to each, no real soul. Music with deep basses was playing until 11pm even though there were no guests at the bar sometimes, and depending on your accommodations location you definitely hear it.

    I came for the monkeys and the view, and I wasn't disappointed. Great place for that, you can literally spot them from your bed in the tent if you have the tent open.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Great place and great owner from South Africa that helped me a lot with my stuck motor-bike :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nic.

    Všechno.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As it was low season, it was not easy to arrange activities as the water-related ones provided by the lodge (white water tubing, rafting, and sunset cruise) all required a min. of 4 people - which I struggled to find. However, 'Kayak the Nile' is also based on the premises and they were able to offer white water kayaking for two people, which was really good fun! The lodge is also along a dirt road, about 20mins from Jinja town, and the boda bodas were asking for high prices to travel to the lodge, which made it less practical for a solo traveller using public transport. Still had a great time though!

    The place was lovely, with a beautiful viewpoint, regular monkey visitors, and all activities could (in theory) be arranged from the premises. The dinner options were not super broad (mostly chips/fish, chips/burgers and other convenient food) but the vegetarian options were good and I think the prices were fair. I think it could be a really fun place to stay during high season.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water at nile river

    Water

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    7.0
    What a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view is amazing! Breakfast is great, the place is nice with plenty of options. The staff is really nice. Prices for food (no table service) and activities are too expensive imo. The cleanliness of my room was bad: walls, windows... The place needs refurbishment /painting The wifi is terribly poor. Definitely need to invest a little in that in 2025.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Camp has beautiful view on the Nile River. Place is magical, quiet with monkeys and birds. For a really cheap price You'll get a nice breakfast as well.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    10
    Incredible weekend on the River Nile!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loved the accommodation and location - and it was ridiculously good value for money! We also loved the fact that we knew the activities we booked were through reputable companies/guides. Loved our time at NRE!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay in peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little upgrading here and there with a womans touch wouldnt hurt.

    The staff are excellent. Heartwarming to see how they go out of their way to make things happen. Davis is exceptionel knowledgable and has many stories to tell. Beautiful spot on the river.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dorms could use some care but overall it's a great value. The view of the river is dope.

    Location. Lots of birds and 2 species of monkeys. It's a great place to chill with hot showers and free breakfast. It seems a bit run down now but I think because it's low season. The staff was kind.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud music at times from the neighbours/the bar. I'd enjoy listening to the crickets and frogs much more.. Also, the area needs to be protected better - the riverbanks and islands seem to be getting degraded more and more as every piece of land is cultivated or constructed on.

    I liked the tent, it's very comfy and has beautiful views. There are monkeys and birds around and the trees are very lovely. The staff is fun and kind and there is generally a good vibe. I will definitely come back here, I loved it!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    7.0
    Nice place to chill around the Nile.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place seemed a bit stuck in time and didn't feel authentically Ugandan. Staff was visibly bored and lacked energy and the breakfast was poor.

    Great view of the Nile and fun water slide.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tour prices are quite touristic, there are better prices around.

    The view from the hostel is really amazing. It is just in and around nature, so there's lots to see. From there it is also easy to get to Busowoko Falls. The place was really clean, and the staff helpful. Lastly, the food there was great and the prices quite fair.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a beautiful, natural location, well maintained and many activities possible right on site. Great vibe.I loved my stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    10
    Adventure in the nile
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place near the nile was perfect

    Stayed in January 2025

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