Crater Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Sports facility
Crater Safari Lodge, beside the lake, offers a peaceful retreat with continental breakfast. Enjoy the on-site restaurant, spa treatments, and garden. Features include in-room WiFi, a playground for children, and two pools for cooling off. Travelers love the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$667
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Blackout curtains
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Blackout curtains
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Kibale Forest National Park, Fort Portal

What's nearby

  • Lake Nyabikere - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kibale National Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lugard Monument - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Kasese (KSE) - 110 min drive

About this property

Crater Safari Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge by the lake
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Crater Safari Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Crater Safari Lodge offer thoughtful touches, such as furnished patios and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Crater Safari Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 275.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 500 per person (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 275.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Crater Safari Lodge Kibale
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Crater Safari Lodge Fort Portal
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Frequently asked questions

Does Crater Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Crater Safari Lodge?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crater Safari Lodge on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$666.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Crater Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crater Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crater Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Crater Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Crater Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 500 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Crater Safari Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Crater Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Fort Portal lodge is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Nyabikere and Kibale National Park. Mahoma Falls and Kibale National Park Visitor Information Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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