Nkima Forest Camp | Established Campground

January 24th, 2024 by rjmbeeks

We could enjoy the nice and clean pool (see picture)

December 29th, 2023 by Jem&Ian

Nice campsite to stay if you are going to see the shoebills. The lodge has a nice pool that campers can use and restaurant and bar. Ablutions are ok. Nice walk to view point over the wetlands .

May 31st, 2023 by riekertb

The receiption facilities quite agreeable. The "camping spot" and ablutions not. Save yourself the trip if you are looking to camp.

January 31st, 2023 by nickianddave

Perfect place to stay in order to take a canoe out into the swamps and look for the shoebill. Basic campsite but clean, new toilet and shower which was warm and refreshing, the first night we had lots of mozzies due to heavy thundery weather but the next night was fine. Nice walk up to the lodge through the forest, only a few minutes, good WiFi and cold drinks and meals available. swimming pool but it needed a bit of a clean when we were there.

January 14th, 2023 by h.banierink

As described, only price went up to 35.000 each. Campground is still down, not next to the lodge. Toilet and shower were not super clean this time and there are no lights anywhere so carry a torch. Many mosquitos. Pay attention flushing toilets as there are frogs a
t night (even in the toilet!)

July 11th, 2022 by potjie2pint

Small campsite but with everything you need : clean toilet - hot shower - flat campground - beautiful views !!
Nice walk through forest to reach the lodge, with spectacular panorama over wetlands, Lake Victoria & Entebbe. Short drive to Mabamba swamps to go and discover the Shoebill ….worth a visit !!
We took the free ferry from Entebbe to here, nice experience

January 13th, 2022 by TrailPunkz

Very nice place to stay, as others said, the camp is a bit down the trail, we liked it and did the boat tour to see the shoebill, were successful and we loved it. 200.000 for the boat + guide. Absolutely worth doing it.

December 29th, 2021 by expeditionconservation.org

Campsite sure is an afterthought and yes, it’s a hike up to the lodge on a staff’s forest trail. The small clearing that is the “campsite” is only a short walk from the staff quarters and doesn’t fit more than 2 RTTs. The “right” road to campsite was so cramped with tree branches that even we with a Defender w/ RTT couldn’t fit through and we had to drive the other way. Definitely not for big rigs, so sharp turns here, too. Ablutions are very basic, no lights. Hot shower with solar. Pool at the lodge is pretty small but nice. Still not exactly worth the 30000UGX/pppn. No kitchen also, so washing the dishes was a bit of a pain. A view to the Lake Victoria from one spot. Lots of mozzies around in the evening because the place is bushy. They are planning to build a new campsite up where the lodge is at some point and that’ll certainly be much better. But good base for one night when you’re doing the shoebill tour at the wetlands.

March 1st, 2021 by catch-the-wind.com

We attempted entry to camping in our big rig (11 ton MAN) and no go. Wasn't that impressed with camping area and it's a hike up the hill to the lodge. Didn't stay.
Instead we wild camped in the football field at the base of the entry road opposite the muesum and with permission of headman arranged through Ismail (see shoebill tour post for just down the road). Agreed 10,000pn. But loads of kids, you have to be firm.

February 24th, 2020 by wozarafiki.co.za

We stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. There are lots of mosquitos but the place is stunning. There are some short forest trails and we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise view over part of Lake Victoria from the campsite. The lounge at the lodge is the perfect place to wind down, relax and enjoy the forest. The wifi isn't very good nor is the MTN signal. We ordered a delicious 3 course lunch for 40 000pp. Amazing hot shower after a string of cold ones. Fantastic staff, no doubt about that!

January 5th, 2020 by hippysquared.com

Lodge is beautiful with a very funky pool area. The campsite could have been located next to the lodge rather at the bottom of the hill feels like an afterthought with no view. There are hot showers available but no other camping facilities. There is only place for 3 vehicles NOTE that there was a very bad mosquito problem at the campsite while we where there.

October 11th, 2019 by boukebootsma

Beautifull lodge on a Hill overseeing the swamp and lake victoria. Camping spots are down the hill, but the lodge can be reached within a 3 minute walk. Ablutions are simple but clean. Shoebill tours can be arranged, without any hassle upon arrival. Food is amazing. Staff is friendly!

September 4th, 2019 by vorsorglichverreist.de

Nice camping spot with hot showers. Clean facilities. Pool with awesome view. Friendly staff. Very nice chilling area.

May 12th, 2019 by SafariNdefu2019

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Camping ablutions okay. Great location to arrange Mabamba swamp tour. See swamp post for prices.

March 28th, 2019 by gemmigg

Lovely place. Stunning pool with a great view, and a deck surrounded by trees for sundowners or birdwatching. We camped down the hill in their campsite - a bit of a trek through the forest to get to the main lodge and pool, but not too bad. The campsite is a nice open area and a few places to park in the bush. Great HOT showers and borehole water is drinkable! The staff were great and helped us organize a guide for the Mabamba swamp shoebill trip. We paid ugx 30,000 pppn.

August 23rd, 2018 by anna.pepper27

Beautiful lodge and amazing pool with view.
Camping is 30,000pp and it's down the hill from the lodge.

The staff called ahead and arranged a boat and guide for a bird watching tour on the wetlands.

July 24th, 2018 by Warthog&PenguinOnSafari

Wonderful place. The campsite is very basic, just a flat grassy area (staff sports pitch!) next to a small and simple ablution block with lovely hot showers.
BUT the staff are first class. Elaine and Nick (owners) have a fantastic team, I cannot praise them enough for how welcome and comfortable they made us feel. Food is also excellent and the evening meal is good value at UGX40,000 (3 courses), although we thought the same price for breakfast was a little steep.
Lovely pool and lounge area for relaxing. Lots of forest wildlife all around, and the team are happy to help/advise on activities locally (e.g. birding tours of the wetland or day trips to Entebbe).
Now the lodge is officially open the cost is UGX30,000 pppn for camping.
We didn’t want to leave - highly recommended!

March 12th, 2018 by thumbsup.live

Hard to find, there are no signs, we had to ask the locals, they kindly helped us. The campsite and Lodges are still on construction, it has not opened officially yet, thats why there are no signs at the road... 20.000 pppn for camping, basic facilities and hot (solar) shower. They try to open in June/2018. The owner was very friendly. There were thousands of dragonflies in the evening.

October 25th, 2017 by lilli

1 km from Mabamba Bay Wetlands up on a hill (Nasubuga Hill). Owner Elaine Roberts 0753347727, 20000 USh for camping, firewood provided. Real hot shower (solar), very nice view over the Wetlands, Lake Victoria and Entebbe. Elaine is also building some cottages, should be ready December 2017. Coming from Mabamba boat landing its the first turnoff to the left. Many birds and butterflies, nice walks up the hill and into the forest.