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The Elephant Home
21km on Kasese - Mbarara Road Kikorongo, Katunguru, Uganda – Great location - show map
The Elephant Home
Located 7.4 km from Queen Elizabeth National Park, The Elephant Home provides accommodation with a garden, a bar and room service for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and slippers. At The Elephant Home you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kyambura Game Reserve is 42 km from The Elephant Home. Kasese Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Martin
Slovakia“The Elephant Home is focused on sustainabiliy, if you look for high comfort mainly, then you're wrong here. It's much more about being close to nature and the local comunity. The food ( we could choode between a couple of dishes) here was...”- Karen
Netherlands“Very friendly community place with attentive employees and great food. Rooms are big and restaurant is a nice and cosy place with a campfire.” - Nikola Slovakia“- loved our tour with Daniel! - super nice nad friendly staff - safety - cheap and good value for money - price - with a car, no problems to reach the plce - clean”
- Kevin
Germany“The team was so nice and friendly and created a wonderful time. And you support a amazing project for the community :)” 
Sander_vg
Belgium“We booked this only 2 hours in advance, but we were very happy we did. Our room was spacious, with decent nets and a comfortable bathroom. The view from the restaurant on the park is also very beautiful. As a bonus, this lodge is a community...”- Aloys Germany“Very friendly staff. Nice restaurant with terrace for breakfast and lunch. The dinner ist served in the garden and a camp fire was litt. Very Cosy. They organize community tours like cotton growing, crafts etc. as well as guided boat or jeep...”
Toni
Slovenia“Friendly and helpfull personal, nice and quiet place, close to QE natinal park.”
Isabelvillena
Spain“This is a wonderful project by and for the community of Kikorongo, and it is an inspiring experience to see how its tireless staff face every challenge without losing their smiles: No water or electricity mains and yet they have a beautiful garden...”
Philipp Germany“Very friendly staff, respecting individual wishes, spontaneous changing of the rooms, confirmation of the orders for dinner and breakfast, flexible organisation of the whole stay and activities. They even accompanied us on a tour and explained a...”
Hana
Czech Republic“I rarely write reviews but I have to write this one. The Elephant Home is more of a project and experience, I was a bit surprised at the beginning because there is no hot shower and no electricity and wifi the whole day but this actually made our...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Elephant Home
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Garden view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Seating Area
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Room service
- 24-hour security
- Mosquito net
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Higher level toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
House rulesThe Elephant Home takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Kindly note that you need to tell us in advance if you have any special considerations like food allergies or meal types like vegetarian..
Please inform The Elephant Home 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.
Legal information
FAQs about The Elephant Home
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The Elephant Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
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The Elephant Home is 10.6 miles from the centre of Katunguru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, The Elephant Home is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at The Elephant Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Elephant Home has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at The Elephant Home is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Room options at The Elephant Home include:
- Twin
