About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Mama Washindi Lodge in Gulu offers a serene bed and breakfast experience with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a family-friendly restaurant serving African and European cuisines, a minimarket, and a shared kitchen. Additional facilities include a picnic area, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site private parking. Scenic Views: Guests can relax by the pool with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including mountains and rivers. The terrace and balcony provide ample space for outdoor dining and leisure. Convenient Location: Located 88 mi from Arua Airport, the lodge is highly rated for its scenic views and excellent facilities. Walking tours offer opportunities to explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Deborah
Germany Germany
A very nice and simple place. Clean and even a hot shower !!! The swimming pool was lovely after a long day of safari. Food was simple but tasty !!! I have nothing to complain about this place. Will love to go back there again !!!
Nicolai
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Amazing location, incredible lovely staff and fantastic food. Really enjoyed our stay. Bonus points to the lodge for supporting the local school.
Peter
Belgium Belgium
Absolutely recommended. This is a great place near murchison falls north gate (remember that staying outside the park saves you park fees). Absolutely wonderful and helpful staff, great food, nice cottages (we were 8, staying in one family cottage...
Violeta
Denmark Denmark
Friendly stuff,big swimming pool,tasty food. Very nice place to stay,close to National Park. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stijn
Netherlands Netherlands
The location is beautiful, with a view over the Nile bend just North of Murchison falls NP. The lodge is located 10 minutes from the Pakwach entrance of the park. With the profits from the lodge the mission school is supported. The lodge itself...
Torres
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The landscape is incredible, you can enjoy a sunset over the Nile River . The cabin was clean
Rachel
United States United States
This was a pleasant surprise to find on the Pakwach side of the park! Lovely and a great value! We will definitely come back!
Becker
United States United States
Great view over the Nile and very quiet. The pool was nice, food great and the rooms in good condition. Service was exceptional, even reserved a boat for us on the White Nile.
Charlize
South Africa South Africa
Lovely location overlooking the lake and surrounded by trees. It is just on the outskirts of town, which allows for easy access to supplies but is far enough away to be quiet and connected to nature.
Ruan
South Africa South Africa
I loved the location. Save money on park entry fees, because we could take an extra day and relax at the lodge without extra park fees. Incredible sunsets over the river. The best is to watch the view from the swimming pool in the African heat....

Managed by Nobody to Somebody

Company review score: 9.6Based on 209 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Mama Washindi Lodge belongs to the NGO "Nobody to Somebody", which supports children and women from poor and vulnerable backgrounds. Through Shalom Primary School and Kindergarden children from the surrounding area are able to attend school, they are also helped by a Sponsorship programme. We are trying to make make a difference in their lives and beside education teach them christian values. All the profit of the Lodge supports directly pupils in the Primary School, who are orphans or whose parents are not able to pay any school fees. We are also selling handcraft from women who are HIV affected. The Lodge is is environmental friendly constructed by using local materials, powered only by Solar and water is from the own borehole. The milk comes direct from our cattle and the honey from our bee hives project. Bread is baked freshly on a daily basis and if you are lucky you can taste our home made cheese. We are looking forward to welcome you so that you can enjoy our special German-Ugandan hospitality in a tranquil and peaceful environment!

Property info

Mama Washindi Safari Lodge is located high above the valley of the Nile river with a stunning view in a calm and peaceful athmosphere. Its very close to the Tangi gate, one of the main entrances of Ugandas biggest National Park-Murchison Falls. Through the income of the lodge Shalom Primary School for orphans and children from vulnerable and poor backgrounds is supported.

Neighborhood info

As long as our lodge is in a former game reserve our closest neighbours are antelopes, monkeys and once in a while elephants. Its a very silent and peaceful area. In addition there are some cattle keepers with their herds around. The next village is about 5km away.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Mama Washindi Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

House rules

Mama Washindi Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mama Washindi Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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