This private island lodge is a nature-filled haven on the River Nile in eastern Uganda, which immerses its guests in nature while also feeling wonderfully luxurious
Location
You’re staying on the Nile – and I mean right on it. The hotel has been built on Kalagala, a small private island in eastern Uganda, a short boat ride from the mainland. This section of the Nile is known for its white water, and Wildwaters brings you about as close as you can to it. The lodge feels remote, yet is actually reasonably easy to reach. The nearest town is Jinja, once a popular stop on the backpacker trail thanks to its white water rafting and kayaking, but now with significantly fewer visitors. The closest airport is Entebbe, which is near to the capital Kampala, and roughly 130km from Wildwaters. Traffic-dependent, the drive from Entebbe airport to the hotel is around three hours and best done by taxi.
The vibe
Rustic luxury. Wildwaters feels like your own secret haven hidden away in the jungle. Although the hotel goes above and beyond to provide everything you need for a comfortable stay, you’ll feel like you’re out in the wild. Rooms are on stilts over the river with its roaring rapids, and the restaurant, library and pool feel as though they’re sitting right on the water; they’re linked by wooden walkways on stilts over the river, surrounded by lush green jungle. Walking back to your room at night you’ll be surrounded by a cacophony of wildlife sounds. It is worth noting that although Wildwaters is a high-quality hotel with a luxe feel, this is the jungle and if you get squeamish about bugs or anxious about patchy wifi then it’s probably not the hotel for you. If you love nature and adventure, you’ll be in heaven.
Service
Beyond being attentive, service feels friendly, relaxed and genuinely warm. Wildwaters has found that perfect balance of making guests feel completely taken care of while also being laidback. Everyone, from the boatmen who take you from the mainland to the waiting staff and the general manager, will know your name and be happy to chat, while also being completely unobtrusive. When you want to return to your room from the restaurant after dinner, staff will almost magically appear with a torch and…
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