Katara Lodge Katara – Lodges | Katara, Uganda
Katara Lodge Katara is situated on the Great Rift Valley escarpment with uninterrupted views of the savannah, Lake Edward and the Virunga and Rwenzori mountain ranges beyond.
Katara Lodge Katara is located 16km from the Katunguru gate of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is Uganda’s premier safari destination and one of the most biodiverse reserves in the world.
The location on the escarpment, the proximity to the park and farmland, and the tropical plants and trees on the compound make for an attractive birdlife around the lodge.
Katara Lodge Katara is keenly aware of the delicate and precious nature of the park and the flora and fauna we share it with.
Katara lodge is located in Uganda's most visited national park, Queen Elizabeth found in the western part of the country.
The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Katara Lodge Katara is the ideal base from which to explore the park and the many activities it offers, including game drives, bird watching, the famous launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge, and forest walks in the Kalinzu or Maramagambo forests, all of which provide truly memorable wildlife experiences.
The park’s varied habitats, which include open savannah, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes, the extensive Maramagambo Forest and the forested Kyambura Gorge, are home to almost 100 mammal species and over 600 bird species.
Katara Lodge Katara Rooms and Katara Lodge Katara Rooms Prices
Accommodation at Katara Lodge Katara,Uganda
Consider a stay at Katara Lodge Katara and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
The accommodation features an outdoor fireplace and a children's playground.
The cottages combine wooden floors, grass thatched roofs and canvas that can be folded away for uninterrupted views of the park stretching out below.
Katara Lodge Katara water is heated using solar thermal energy On a lucky day, you might be woken up by the trumpeting sound of the elephants in the savannah below.
Katara Lodge Katara offers accommodation in eight luxurious thatched cottages on a beautiful stretch of hills overlooking the open savannah in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
Each spacious cottage was hand crafted using locally available materials and carved into the hillside by the Katara village community.
The Lodge therefore prides itself on offering a luxury safari experience while minimizing any impact to the environment.
Katara Lodge Katara uses extensive rain water harvesting, heat all the water using solar water heaters, and use ultra low flush toilets throughout the lodge.
Similarly, all lighting and electrical outlets are solar powered and use low energy CF or LED bulbs.
Katara Lodge Katara Room Amenities / Facilities
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport transfer on request
- Restaurant
- Food and drink
- Free parking space
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in the lobby
- Airport Transfer available. Closest airfield Kasese Airfield – 3 minutes drive
Katara Lodge Katara Accommodation Room Types
The regular cottages Bedroom
The regular cottages have one large open sleeping and sitting area, with a double bed and a four poster star bed that can be wheeled out onto the veranda to sleep directly under the starlit African sky (only recommended during the dry season).
The bathrooms are luxuriously fitted the romantic roll top bath, or the invigorating rain shower, provide a perfect way to unwind after a thrilling day on safari.
Sleeps: 2 Persons/Couple
Bed size: 1 Queen Bed (5*6')
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The family cottage Bedroom
The family cottage has two separate bedrooms with a shared sitting area and bathroom.
It has a double bed in one bedroom, and two beds (one is 3x6ft and the second 4x6ft) in the other bedroom which can accommodate up to three small children.
In addition, the family cottage comes with a small private outside sitting area with a swing couch and two hammocks.
Sleeps: 2 Persons
Bed size: 1 Queen Bed (5*6'), 2 single Beds (5*6')
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Katara Lodge Katara, Uganda NEAREST AIRPORT (S):
Distance from Katara Lodge Katara to Kasese Airport 58.9 km
Distance from Mweya Airport to Katara Lodge Katara 45.9 km
Distance from Entebbe International Airport to Katara Lodge Katara 362 km
Distance from Katara Lodge Katara to Pakuba Airstrip 461 km
Distance from Katara Lodge Katara to Kasese Post Office 56.4 km
Distance from Katara Lodge Katara to Kampala Post Office 372 km
Distance from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Katara Lodge Katara 6.1 km
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Katara Lodge Katara, Uganda ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
HOTEL LOCATION: Mbarara - Kasese highway, Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: +256-704-023-485
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Important information
Cancellation / Prepayment
Katara Lodge Katara, Uganda Cancellation Policies / Katara Lodge Katara, Uganda Prepayment Policies
The charges below only apply to 100% advance payment on accommodation. If you only paid the required
- 25% deposit, this won’t be refunded.
- 25% if cancelled four days in advance.
- 50% if cancelled two or three days in advance.
- 50% if few of the total booked rooms are cancelled.
- 100% if cancelled one day prior to booking or on the same day.
In case of any cancellation the tax (VAT) of 18% on the advance will have to be retained as it is to be paid by us to the authorities by the 15th of the next month.
Note: Any postponement of the booking will be treated as a cancellation and will be governed by the Cancellation Policy.
Refunds only through cheque for bookings made by cash/cheque/bank transfer. Online refunds for bookings made through our online payment system usually take 3-5 working days.
Guests checking into the hotel must be at least 18 years of age.
Guarantee Method: Katara Lodge Katara accepts guarantee by Credit Card / Bank Transfer / Wire Transfer / Cash Deposit / Mobile Money / Online Payment
PAYMENT OPTIONS Payment Hotel Currency: UG Shs (UGX). Other Currencies welcome: USD, EUR, KSH, TZSH, RWF, DRC Frank Accepted Payment Options • American Express • MasterCard • Visa Cash & Mobile Money: Check availability or call our African Safari specialist at +256-704-023-485
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION All guests are required to present a valid identification upon check-in, which may be either a passport, East Africa National ID or National ID for Uganda nationals.
Uganda Nationals can check-in with either a passport, National ID or a valid Uganda driving license.
Children and extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome at Katara Lodge Katara, Uganda.
Children are welcome at Katara Lodge Katara, subject to availability of child-friendly rooms and equipment. Selected rooms can accommodate 1 child (0-17yrs) sharing with parents.
Standard child rates (unless specified otherwise in e.g. special offers): • Infants 0-3 year stay free when sharing with adults. • Children 4-12 years are charged a flat fee of UGX per child (inclusive of breakfast), per night when sharing with adults. • Children 13 -17 years are charged a flat fee of UGX per child (inclusive of breakfast), per night when sharing with adults. • Children staying in a room by themselves will be charged full adult rates. • Kids' breakfast free (0-3 years) and daily meals from USD 7 in the Kiddies Menu
Katara Lodge Katara Late Check-out Policy
Check out time is 10:00am. Please inform the reception if you wish to retain your room beyond this time. Extension will be given depending on the availability.
If the room is available, normal tariff will be charged. On failure of the guest to vacate the room on expiry or period the management shall have the right to remove the guest and his/her belongings from the room occupied by the Guest.
