Camping in Uganda

Camping in Uganda is slightly different than in many other parts of the world and certainly, as an activity, is under-developed as is much of the tourism industry there.

You are highly unlikely to stroll past a campsite, rather camping is mainly limited to areas of land at places known as "resorts" which also offer other accommodation be they bandas, lodgings, hotels or safari tents many of which come with their own toilet facilities. However if you do take your own camping tent to Uganda you can still have a great time and many of the camping sites are simply awesome in terms of scenery alone. Taking your own tent will also save you money rather than renting one already pitched and, obviously, you know where your tent 'has been'!

Camping in Uganda Imagine setting up your camp on an island in the middle of a lake or on the rim of a volcano surrounded by forest and watching your neighbours, mostly monkeys, ferreting around you!

We don't recommend simply setting up camp anywhere and urge you to restrict yourself to established camp sites. There are snakes and other wildlife throughout Uganda around and a solitary tent in the middle of no-where leaves you vulnerable, especially if you decide to pitch up next to a river where there are hippos because they prowl and night and can be very aggressive. Here we list camping sites in Uganda that are established and where you can book in advance.

Others are available however many operate on a "turn up and see if we are open" basis and given that most travelling in Western Uganda won't have their own transport that doesn't always work out for the best especially if you find yourself in the middle of no-where with dusk fast approaching.

If you know of other camping sites in Uganda get in touch and let us know using our contact form and if you have stayed at these or other sites why not write a review to let others know of your experience! We'd love to hear from you!

One last thing. If you are staying in Uganda as part of a wider visit to Africa, please avoid green tents. As strange as it sounds it's likely to be confiscated when you cross the border into a neighbouring country as the colour green has strong army connotations. Believe us, that's how we lost a tent crossing from Rwanda to Burundi! Also, NEVER leave your tent unattended. It will quickly disappear along with all of its inside contents.

Camping in Uganda

Bunyonyi Overland

Bring your own tent or hire a furnished safari tent at this beautiful location at Lake Bunyoni.
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Bushara Island

Another camping site at Lake Bunyoni offering tents to rent or pitch your own on the island.
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Kluge’s Guest Farm

Camp close to Fort Portal surrounded by a papyrus swamp and a tropical rain forest.
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Kibale Forest Camp

Self pitch or rent at Kibale Forest Camp just outside the southern part of the Kibale Forest National Park.
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Hippo Hill

Luxury safari tents from where to view watch wild animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park!
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Crater Valley

Pitch your tent on the edge of Lake Mburo surrounded by forest, monkeys and birdlife.
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Campin in Uganda

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