Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe is a great choice for accommodation in Entebbe. First of all the fact that it’s on the shores of Lake Victoria and you get to stay close to nature. Secondly the lodge is built with an ecofriendly mindset using natural materials where possible so you’ll feel like you’re at a lodge by a National Park.
The lodge is located just across the bay from Entebbe. It’s literally a 5 min boat-ride and the lodge has a comfortable speedboat to take you across.
Comfortable Accommodation and friendly Hospitality
At Tilapia Lodge you stay in spacious rooms that are decorated with natural details. These rooms are spread out in the jungle style garden. Within each room you’ll find comfortable beds with mosquito nets as well as a beautiful bathroom. So that you can enjoy the surrounding nature each room has a private verandah.
The team at the lodge offers friendly service all the way from the fresh welcome juice as you arrive to the warm farewell at check-out time. During your stay they’ll serve you tasty meals with a local touch. Tilapia fish fresh from the lake is a specialty you shouldn’t miss!
All in all you will be met with friendly service and a team that is happy to assist you.
Activities at tilapia lodge by Entebbe
Tilapia Lodge is the kind of place where you can just sit down and relax with the beautiful nature around. While that fits some you might prefer to do some activities as well. Since we’re here to guide you we’ll go through some suggestions below.
Shoebill Stork at Mabamba wetland
The prehistoric looking shoebill stork is found in Mabamba wetland that is just a short boat-ride or car drive away from the lodge. At the wetland you travel around in the channels in a wooden canoe to search for the Shoebill Stork, guided by a specialized guide.
Boat-cruise on Lake Victoria
As the lodge is at the shores of Lake Victoria it’s the perfect chance to experience Africa’s largest lake. The team at Tilapia Lodge can arrange a relaxing boat-cruise for you. This can be a sunrise or sunset boat-cruise on Lake Victoria if those time fits your schedule. Besides that it is as well possible to visit the Equator point in Lake Victoria.
Village walk by the lodge
Tilapia Lodge is located in a small village called Lulongo. Surprisingly this village is still peaceful and mainly inhabited by farmers, despite the fact that it’s so close to Entebbe. Tilapia Lodge offers a guided village walk to give you a feeling of life in the Ugandan countryside.
Birding
Birders love Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe! When we have birding safaris starting with a night here, our visitors usually delay in the morning wishing to stay a bit longer to sight some more species before setting off. Just sitting at the deck by the lake or walking around the lodge’s jungle style garden can yield interesting ticks. In addition the one who wishes a guided birding excursion to Mabamba wetland or Mpanga forest can be arranged.
Fishing for Nile perch
If you’re interested in fishing you should definitely consider adding an extra night at Tilapia Lodge. From here half day or full day fishing trips on Lake Victoria with a specialized guide can be arranged. On these fishing trips on Lake Victoria the main target is to catch Nile perch.
Visit Entebbe
The lodge is located by Entebbe that is a charming town at the shores of Lake Victoria. Here it’s possible to visit the botanical gardens, Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre or do some last minute souvenir shopping at a crafts market.
Visit Ngamba Island
Ngamba Island is an island in Lake Victoria with a chimpanzee sanctuary. Here they take care of orphaned and rescued chimpanzees. The island is reached by boat and you can do a half day or full day visit. After reaching you get to see feeding of the chimpanzees from an elevated platform and learn about conservation of these primates.
Extend Your Safari with a Relaxing Stay
Add a couple of nights at Tilapia Lodge by Entebbe at the end of your safari. Relax by Lake Victoria after your impression pact days on safari. The perfect way to end a holiday in Uganda!
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