HOMESTAY IN UGANDA BY QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Get to interact with the kids and experience a Ugandan local culture by staying with us at our homestay in uganda
The homestay is found in Uganda run by an orphanage and staying with us means contributing directly to the kids under care of.
The homestay is well located close to the touristic attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kasenyi plains for safaris.
- Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking,
- kazinga channel for boat cruise,
- kalinzu forest reserve for chimpanzee trekking.
- Twin lakes.
OUR GALLERY
At the homestay, you will be met by our friendly staff for your comfortable stay that will make you feel at home, you will have an interaction with the kids to have a real Ugandan home feeling as you enjoy your stay.Â
We have 9 en suites rooms at the homestay, the rooms can be set up as single, double or twin and are all en-suite with private toilet and shower. Attached to each bed is an easy to handle mosquito net to protect you from bites in the night. There is power for charging available in the rooms and warm water showers & Wifi.
HOW TO FIND US
The lodge can be accessed through Kampala – Mbarara highway, as one head further south to Bushenyi, and Ishaka driving through the scenic tea plantations then later entering Kyambura town, just you enter Kyambura town take first marum road turning on the right drive 100 meters, then turn right after the first fuel pump and proceed for 50 meters to the homestay.(distance approximately 378km (6-7 hours).
The lodge can also be accessed through Kampala – Fort portal highway, then proceed to Kasese to Kazinga Channel and enter Kyambura town, just as you enter Kyambura town take your first marum road turning on the left drive 100 meters, then turn right after the first fuel pump and proceed for 50 meters to the homestay (distance approximately 420km (7-8 hours).
OUR REVIEWS
ACTIVITIES
BOAT CRUISES
Whether volunteering with us or staying with us, we help you in booking a boat safari on the famous kazinga channel.
While on the boat cruise, you will be able to see animals like Elephants, buffaloes, crocs, and much more animals plus a cocktail of birds.
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING
The homestay is close to 3 locations where chimpanzee trekking is done in Uganda; Kalinzu forest which is just 20 minutes drive to the gate, Kyambura gorge which is 5 minutes to the gate and kibale forest which is 3 hours drive to the gate of the park. Do not worry, we help you book a chimpanzee permit whether volunteering with us or staying with us.
GORILLA TREKKING
Many reasons to choose us for your volunteering program, Meeting with the gentle giants of the misty mountains! The mountain Gorillas.
whether volunteering or staying with us, we can still help you in organizing a gorilla trekking tour around Uganda at a very low price compared to the tour companies.
SAFARIS
While volunteering with us, you have a chance to take on a trip around Uganda for the amazing experience as you discover the hidden wonders of Uganda. The savanna parks in Uganda include; Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National park, kidepo valley National park.
TWIN LAKES HIKE
We are located in a region where there are over 50 crater lakes, its very easy to access from the homestay. On your free day while at the homestay, you will be able to get to know about the community life with a village walk where we get to visit a local farmer growing coffee, vanilla and cocoa. The walk will then end with a hike to the top of twin lakes where you will be able to take endless views of the queen Elizabeth National park and the twin lakes.
COOKING COURSES
At Lights of Kazinga Homestay, you can learn how to cook traditional dishes. Wander through our gardens, pick and dig your choice of vegetables and herbs then set to work with the chef in our kitchen. Experience real Uganda by joining our cooking courses at our homestay.
SALT MINING EXPERIENCE
On your volunteering program, you will have a chance to visit the salt lakes around us. Lake Katwe is one of them known for salt production. It is found in Kasese District in south western of Uganda and boarded by Queen Elizabeth National Park. This Lake was formed by volcanic eruption around 10,000 years ago.
BICYCLE CYCLYING
There are many attractions around our volunteering homestay, you can have access to them as you cycle around. The famous crater lakes of this region can all be accessed by cycling, lake katwe where salt mining is done from, kalinzu forest where chimpanzee trekking is done from, Queen Elizabeth National Park for safaris and boat cruise.
CULTURAL DANCE
while at the Orphanage, you will have some nice monuments with the kids as they perform the local traditional dance. You can definitely join them as a way to interact and feel the kids happiness. You have a reason to choose us for your volunteering time around Africa.
Take on Uganda and Volunteer with us.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering in Uganda is a journey of discovery to snow-capped mountains, dense rainforests, dry savannahs and Lake Victoria. There are plenty volunteer opportunities with us. The community and schools near our orphanage, need the help of volunteers like you for Childcare, Teaching, Health, Football Coaching, Youth Teaching, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Agriculture, Community Development, Women Empowerment.