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The Elephant Home

21km on Kasese - Mbarara Road Kikorongo, Katunguru, Uganda – Great location - show map

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a bedroom with two beds with red plaid sheets at The Elephant Home in Katunguru
a white bathroom with a sink and a shower at The Elephant Home in Katunguru
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The Elephant Home

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Scored 8
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
54 reviews

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. The nearest airport is Kasese, 23 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
5.0
High score for Katunguru
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Slovakia 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 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 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”

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Elephant Home

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Elephant Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
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.

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

0 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-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

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Elephant Home

  • The Elephant Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class

  • The Elephant Home is 10.6 miles from the centre of Katunguru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Elephant Home has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Elephant Home is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at The Elephant Home include:

    • Twin

  • Yes, The Elephant Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 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.