Papaya Lake Lodge

Papaya Lake Lodge is magnificent in all its ways. Surrounded by the lush, evergreen landscapes of the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region and set between two extinct volcanoes, Papaya Lake Lodge is effortlessly nestled against the turquoise waters of the Lyantonde and Kifuruka lakes, boasting exhilarating views over the majestic Rwenzori Mountain Range.

Papaya Lake Lodge boasts nine luxurious cottages, a restaurant and a beautiful swimming pool with a scenic terrace. This exquisite destination was established with great passion, appreciation for local culture and attention to detail, all the things that make life worth living.

These nine spacious and bright cottages are situated on the extinct volcano crater’s slope and boast stunning views of Lyantonde Lake. Each cottage offers complete privacy, hidden from view by a natural screen of green treetops. Papaya Lake Lodge is solar-run, offering an eco-friendly space from which to explore Uganda in all its greatness.

Eight of the cottages feature two beds (one king-size and one single), local stone-decorated bathrooms with shower units, and verandas equipped with deckchairs. The ninth cottage – Family Cottage – is a two-level villa boasting three bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace, a spacious bathroom and a large terrace. For more details, please contact us.

We understand that Uganda is a bucket list destination, similar to Rwanda, but they each offer a completely different experience. Embrace the breath-taking views of 9 crater lakes in the area or visit the local communities and several scenic viewpoints. A unique offering when staying at Papaya Lake Lodge is the Boda Boda Adventure. This motorcycle activity includes a visit to 12 Crater Lakes, sightseeing with panoramic views, motorcycling through farmland with a variety of African food crops, and a visit to the lava pipe (called “Mwitampungu” which means “a place that kills eagles”). For bird enthusiasts, the lodge offers a birding tour in the local bushlands and around the lakes and swamps. Other activities include a trip to the Rwenzori Mountains Hotspring and Mini Hike Tour