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The Resort

Facilities & amenities

Everything a 4-star classification asks for, arranged around a lake rather than a lobby. Swim, sweat, sauna, conference, then sit by the fire while the water goes dark.

The pool along the lawn with the bar terrace and loungers alongsideDeck seating under parasols framed by a palm, with the lake behind and a garden sign in front

Wellness

Wellness at the resort

  • The pool on its lawn terrace with the lake mirror-calm at dawn behind

    Swimming Pool

    An open-air pool on the terrace above the lake — warm afternoons, cool water, nobody hurrying you out.

  • The gym from the doorway, exercise bikes and a wall-mounted screen at the far end

    Gym

    A practical fitness room for guests keeping a routine on the road.

  • The sauna interior looking along its slatted timber benches

    Steam & Sauna

    Exactly what the highland evenings and a long hike up the terraces call for.

  • The corridor to the resort massage room

    Massage & Spa

    Massage and treatments by appointment, best booked the day you arrive.

  • The salon's red and black chairs with windows looking onto the lake

    Salon

    An on-site salon for hair and grooming during your stay.

Dining & Social

Dining & Social at the resort

  • A long dining table laid with glassware and folded napkins in front of a window over the lake

    Restaurant

    African, American and Argentinian cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options prepared properly.

  • The main bar with a reclaimed timber counter, bottle shelves and pendant lights, stools along the front

    Bar

    Ugandan beers, spirits, coffee and soft drinks — indoors by the fire or out on the terrace.

  • A wide lounge with purple sofas, timber tables and a red patterned tiled floor

    Fireplace lounge

    Where the day ends: deep chairs, a real fire and the lake going dark through the windows.

  • Deck seating under parasols framed by a palm, with the lake behind and a garden sign in front

    Garden and terrace

    Lawns and shaded seating stepping down towards the shoreline.

  • Lakeside deck strung with lights, reflected in the water at night

    Evening entertainment

    Traditional music and dance, bonfire nights and live performances on scheduled evenings.

  • Room service

    Meals and drinks brought to your cottage or room.

  • A chef holding up a finished pizza on a metal tray in front of the lit pizza oven

    Pizza Kitchen

    Our own pizza kitchen, baking to order for lunch, dinner and poolside orders.

  • The coffee bar corner with espresso machines, till and a chalk menu board beside a window over the lake

    Coffee Bar

    A coffee bar for Ugandan coffee, tea and pastries through the day.

  • The green-railed garden bar and grill terrace with a palm and stone planters in front

    Garden Bar & Grill

    An open-air bar and grill in the garden, cooking over coals with the lake in view.

  • A rooftop terrace of black tables and turquoise chairs enclosed by a metal railing, hills beyond

    Rooftop Terrace

    A rooftop terrace above the main building, looking out over the lake and the hills.

Business

Business at the resort

  • The conference room seen from above, tables in a U-shape on green carpet

    Conference Halls

    A serviced hall for meetings, workshops, retreats and training, with catering from our own kitchen.

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Wireless internet across the resort, included for all guests.

  • The Hill Top Events and Exhibition Centre seen from the side, its glass walls set in an orange frame

    Hilltop Events Arena

    An open hilltop arena for weddings, concerts, team building and large gatherings.

Family & Practical

Family & Practical at the resort

  • The curved timber reception desk with staff behind it and notices on the columns

    24-hour front desk

    Someone awake and available whenever your bus, flight or trek says so.

  • Currency exchange

    Convert dollars and euros to shillings on site — useful, given how far the nearest bank is.

  • The indoor games area with a foosball table, chalkboard and children's toys

    Kids' club

    Supervised games and activities so parents get an hour with a book.

  • Free parking

    Secure on-site parking at no charge, including space for group coaches.

  • The raised tree-house deck with its thatched-edge roof against a clear blue sky

    Tree House

    A wooden tree house in the garden, lit in the evening — a favourite with children and photographers.

  • Goats gathered under the open-sided shelter of the farm pen, with green trees beyond the wire mesh

    Farm & Animals

    Our working farm and animals, supplying the kitchen and open to guests to visit.

Transport

Transport at the resort

  • 4x4 vehicle hire

    Self-drive or chauffeur-driven 4x4s, ready for park roads and the murram between here and Bwindi.

  • Car rental and transfers

    Airport transfers from Entebbe or Kigali, Kabale town runs and group transport by arrangement.

Need something specific?

Spa appointments, a 4x4 for the Bwindi road, a birthday cake, an early breakfast before a gorilla trek — ask and we will arrange it.

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