Offering mountain views, Mwamba Kelele Lodge in Fort Portal offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and barbecue facilities. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. A balcony with lake views is offered in all units. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options are available every morning at Mwamba Kelele Lodge. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 8.4 km from Mwamba Kelele Lodge, while Kibale Forest Corridor Game Reserve is 20 km away. Kasese Airport is 41 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
3 single beds
4 single beds
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Fort Portal
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jon
    Qatar Qatar
    Amazing place to stay. The school is very nice to see!
  • Maxime
    France France
    The view on the Lake is amazing and you can do a lot of bird watching. The employees are all very kind and the food prepared is one of the best I had these last months of travel. The lodge is also just besides a school and the benefits of the...
  • Loretta
    Canada Canada
    Staff are lovely, very helpful arranging excursions/taxi, and opening the craft shop out of hours. The location is gorgeous. Simple accommodation but clean, comfortable and a great place to relax and see some of the beautiful area. The guard /...
  • Yvor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very kind and helpful people. Nice project by staying and spending you support the school which is at the property as well.
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Beautifull place with amazing view from the dining area, room was small but clean, bathrooms also very clean. Personel is very helpful (even when we had problems with rented car) and we felt great there. Really recommend this place.
  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    Incredibly awesome charity project with even more incredible staff. Awesome views and super delicious food! Just perfect, would have loved to stay much longer.
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic place with wonderful views. The money from your stay goes to the NGO and school next door. Recommend you stay here if in the area!
  • Lya
    Morocco Morocco
    The location and the fact that it is managed by an NGO and part of a broader programme to positively impact local communities.
  • Tabea-maria
    Germany Germany
    The mwamba kelele lodge was something like an hidden paradise to us! From the first moment we really enjoyed our stay and we were so sad, that we just booked for two nights! The staff was very friendly, helping out and the food was just delicious!...
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing work being done here in the local community which we witnessed first hand. The lodge itself offers incredible views from the rim of the crater lake. We enjoyed the food, especially breakfast looking out at the peaks of the distant mountain...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Spanish • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Mwamba Kelele Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Mwamba Kelele Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mwamba Kelele Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

FAQs about Mwamba Kelele Lodge

  • Mwamba Kelele Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Cooking class
    • Foot massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Back massage
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage
    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance
    • Head massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full body massage

  • Mwamba Kelele Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Room options at Mwamba Kelele Lodge include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Mwamba Kelele Lodge is 13 miles from the centre of Fort Portal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mwamba Kelele Lodge is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Mwamba Kelele Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • Yes, Mwamba Kelele Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Mwamba Kelele Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.