Horse riding
From USD 65 per person. Return transport is USD 80; book in advance.
Lemala Wildwaters
Jinja, Uganda
Official rating: 2 out of 5 stars, graded by Uganda Tourism BoardLodge
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Dinner, bed & breakfast
All meals, House drinks and 2 more
10 rooms
Standard Suite, Private Pool Suite
Children 17 and over
Getting there
about 90 km from Entebbe airport (EBB)
From about A$500
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Lemala Wildwaters
Lemala Wildwaters occupies Kalagala Island in the Nile, about 25 kilometres downstream from Jinja. Arrival is by boat, with rapids surrounding the forested island. Ten elevated suites connect to the restaurant, bar and library by wooden walkways; two suites have private pools. Outdoor baths and river-facing decks make time in the room part of the experience, while the communal pool and spa offer other places to unwind. Full board includes meals, house drinks and laundry. Horse riding, fishing, rafting and kayaking are available at extra cost. The lodge is open year-round and suits couples combining river adventures with a quiet retreat.
“Island lodge on Nile mid-stream near Jinja with adventure activities and spa; suits honeymooners and adventure seekers combining relaxation with water-based thrills.”
Your stay
What's included
Special offer: Stay 5 or more nights across Lemala properties in Tanzania and Uganda for 22% off, or 7 or more nights for 25% off, from 6 January 2026 to 31 May 2027. Excludes 1 July to 30 September 2026 and 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027. Applies to full-board and game-package rates; taxes and fees are unchanged and offers cannot be combined.
Included
- All meals
- House drinks
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Suite8 at the property · Private deck, Rain shower, Freestanding outdoor bath, Safe, Daybed
- Private Pool Suite2 at the property · Private pool
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Fishing
From USD 15 per person. Bring fishing gear; worms can be sourced for a fee.
White-water rafting
Grade 3 and 5 trips from USD 140 per person; pickup and drop-off at Wildwaters included.
Kayaking
Full day from USD 125 per person; half day from USD 95. Two-hour kayak cruise from USD 75; half day and cruise need at least two people.
Bungee jumping
From USD 115 per person at Kangulumira Adventure Centre. Weight limits 35 to 110 kg; no activity age restriction.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- about 90 km from Entebbe airport (EBB)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- Ages 17 and over
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
Families
Age and supervision
The minimum age is 16. Young guests must remain with a parent and under adult supervision at all times on the island, which is surrounded by grade 5-plus rapids.
Practical details
Single travellers
During low and mid seasons, up to three single rooms in one booking receive the per-person sharing rate. This offer does not apply in high season.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Dry season, best game viewing
- February: Dry season, best game viewing
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
Year-round stays
The lodge is open throughout the year.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.