Uganda - the Pearl of Africa
Nestled in luxuriant rainforest on it’s own private island, mid-stream in the mighty Nile, Wildwaters Lodge is breathtaking. Thick riverine forest naturally covers the island and each of the ten timber-floor rooms is nestled amidst the forest with private, breathtaking views over the River Nile and it’s rapids. The expansive, canvas walled, traditionally thatched, rooms each boast private decks with elegant free-standing baths and wash basins carved from the local pink granite. Softly lit with hand-made furniture, you can relax in comfort on this island paradise listening to the thunder of the Nile rapids, and the calls of the many species of bird who call the island home. Elevated wooden walkways gracefully link the rooms to the restaurant and bar area and offer an unforgettable walk through the heart of the forest. The main lodge is located unbelievably on a solid rock peninsula, amidst the rapids of the River Nile. Relax here cooled by the constant breezes from the racing rapids or plunge into the adjacent natural swimming pool carved by the river over millennia from the pink granite. This is the ultimate location to enjoy one of last wild areas of the entire Nile.
The lodge is at the heart of the newly formed Wildwaters Reserve, a group of mid-stream islands in the Nile, mostly widely recognised as the home for the legendary whitewater rafting on the Nile. They are also home to river otters, giant monitor lizards and hundreds of species of bird. The lodge is the centre-piece for a conservation initiative aimed at protecting this pristine riverine environment for future generations, in part by ensuring that the local communities benefit directly from the visitors to the lodge and the protection of these beautiful, heavily forested islands in the Nile.
Wildwaters Lodge is reached from the west bank of the Nile, 3km east of Kangulumira Town on the quiet tarmac Kayunga Road that loops around Mabira Forest.
Accommodation
The Lodge has 10 beautifully appointed stand alone suite style rooms, perched aloft the ground level connected by a network of meandering elevated walkways, amongst the riverine rainforest. Each with a unique view of the Nile that is both breathtaking and spectacular. There are 9 King Suite ( 92m²) and a1 Royal Suite (132m²).
Joanna Lumey said of Wildwaters, ‘This is the business; this is Africa'.”
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Activities
Wild or Mild Whitewater Rafting: Choose to raft in the paddle-powered boats for one of the wildest raft rides on the planet (grade 5, over 31kms), or opt to be rowed downstream by our professional guides in the safety raft.
Nile High Bungee : Leap over the source of the Nile from one of the most spectacular bungee jumping sites in the world. They specialize in tandem jumps, water touches and full-moon jumps
Family Float ; 3 kms, Grade 2. Fun for the whole family (ages 2 -72 years). Bounce down small rapids, drift between deep green pools and marvel at the birdlife on the Victorian source.
Wild Nile Jet : Race up the rapids at breathtaking speeds powered by 450HP of motor, then sit quietly as the expert pilot explains the magic settings For the whole family (ages 5-85yrs).
See wild-uganda.com for details.
