Reviews of Engiri Game Lodge and Campsite
Katuguru Trading Center, Queen Elizabeth National Park 256, Katunguru, Uganda
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGreat location - 10 minutes drive to QENP entrance gate & with many wild animals visiting the area daily - staff will accompany you to your lodge during hours of darkness to ensure you’re safe when it comes to any animal encounters. Really nice lodgings - comfortable beds, mosquito nets, hot showers. Exceptional staff - everyone was so welcoming and took great care of us, from check-in to check-out. The food was wonderful - 4 courses at night, 3 courses at lunch and a big breakfast. Really enjoyed the option to try local dishes, which were all great. Thanks for a memorable stay.
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We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. It was truly a delight to host you! Thank you for your kind review!
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and understanding staff
Our toilet soap wasn’t working well
It was truly a delight to host you! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. The toilet soap has been worked on. Thank you for your kind feedback.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA wonderful camp near Queen Elizabeth. Park. Food was great and lots of it which was a major plus for my teenagers. Cottage was comfortable and had an attached bathroom. Security people were always around so we were safe walking around the camp with wild animals around.
We’re truly thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time with us! A huge thank you for your wonderful review.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe tents had two double beds, which were much better than sleeping on mats, and they also had electricity. When we needed to go to the restroom at night, staff would light the way. The room rate included three meals a day, which were of good quality and plentiful.
The price is relatively expensive.
It was an absolute pleasure to have you as our guest! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your lovely review.
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastic welcome with cold towel and fresh juice. Quick check in. Excellent quality of food. Coffee was great. My tent with 2 beds and charging socket was lovely. The restaurant employee, Patience, and others took good care of me. The highlight was definitely John the elephant, who was there when I checked in and the next day during breakfast.
That I couldn't spend more days there.
It was an absolute pleasure to have you as our guest! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your lovely review.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery good price. The tent was comfortable and clean. The included meals were excellent, with large portions. There are hippos that come to the camp at night, and you can look at them with the lodge guards! There is also a large bull elephant that comes to the camp during the day too!!
The outdoor / campsite toilets were a bit dirty with lots of insects, but the ones near reception were very clean and can be used instead
What a fantastic time it was having you as our guest! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your kind review!
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time with us! A big thank you for your fantastic review.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI stayed in one of the safari tents, it was very comfortable. Shower had hot water. The meals were very good and we even got 3 courses at lunch. Water was also included which was nice. I saw elephants, waterbuck, birds and mongoose at the camp. I did game drives with Innocent who was an amazing guide. Great value for money!
Dear Karin, We are genuinely excited to hear that you had a great experience with us! Thank you so much for your generous review.
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery well placed for game drives and channel, with wildlife wandering through. Comfortable beds and friendly staff.
The showers in both our rooms were very feeble and not very warm. The food was very, very salty which was a shame as it would have been very good otherwise.
Dear Catherine, It was our pleasure to have you as our guest! The chef and management sincerely apologize for the overuse of salt. We have gone through our recipes and protocols to make sure that such salty dishes do not happen again. Thank you for your candid feedback and generous review!
Dear Catherine, It was our pleasure to have you as our guest! The chef and management sincerely apologize for the overuse of salt. We have gone through our recipes and protocols to make sure that such salty dishes do not happen again. Thank… Show more
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were pleasant & helpful
Mud like water coming through taps/shower/toilet! Husband got very ill. Ants all over dinner table & floor.
Dear Malcolm, we have fixed the water pipes and sprayed for all insects around the dining area. Thank you for your honest and sincere feedback. We are grateful!
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe place is a dream, the food is sooo good. We slept in the superior tent and we enjoyed it so much, there were elephants and hippos on the night/morning (no worries there are rangers all night ling) - everything was so special! The staff is the cutest and very much available for everything.
Hey Roberta, We’re truly thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time with us! A huge thank you for your wonderful review.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified review-This is a 5 star experience. -The staff are absolutely amazing and of 5 star hotel standard . Extremely friendly , professional and polite -Facilities are amazing and comfortable. -Amazing views and wild elephants walking around -Quiet and peaceful -Good Wi-Fi -Food is of luxury standard
Dear Sam, What a fantastic time it was to host you! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your kind review!
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe service was beyond compare: exceptional meals prepared in a timely way with a choice of options. The guards were helpful, polite and professional when escorting you around the campsite. The shower had hot water which is rare in rural areas. The campsite is close to the magnificent Kazinga Channel. One elephant visits regularly they call "John." This is a very organized operation they have here.
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Hey Wendy, we’re really thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us! A huge thank you for your awesome feedback.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great. Close to the NW sector of QENP. Lots of wildlife in/around the property. Elephant John, mongoose, and a waterbuck all came for a visit during our stay. WIFI drops in/out a little. Tent was nice, there's a outlet to charge your batteries. Shared shower block was basic but good. Staff was helpful to organise trips (a guide and boat tours in QENP).
Dear Caroline, What an awesome time it was hosting you! We are glad you had a great stay with us. Thank you for your gracious review!
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing with Elephants walking freely around the lodge, super nice staff!
Hey Maurizio, we're super happy to hear you had a great time with us! Thanks a ton for your awesome feedback.
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent quality, and exceptionally nice staff!
Dear Thomas, We're thrilled to learn that you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for your amazing feedback.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSooooogood!
Dear Ma, What an awesome time it was hosting you! We are glad you had a great stay with us. Thank you for your gracious review!
Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is so friendly and helpful. It's a great place to wind down, use a base for game drives and the food they serve is excellent!
Dear Thomas, We’re thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time with us! It was a joy to have you as our guest. We truly appreciate your kind review.
Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat food, service, location
Dear KMOPERE, We’re thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time with us! It was a joy to have you as our guest. We truly appreciate your kind review.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis was one of our favorite stays in all of Uganda. Everything was perfect—the staff, the location, the food, the views, and the wildlife. We were woken up at 6 AM by an elephant having breakfast right in front of our tent—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience! We’re so glad we chose to stay here.
We have no complaints—it was a perfect stay!
Dear Smrketata, We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us! It was a pleasure to host you, and we genuinely value your thoughtful review.