Buffalo Base is a friendly guesthouse and campsite, just 8 kilometres from the Katurum entry gate of Kidepo Valley National Park in the Karamoja region of North-Eastern Uganda. Located in the Karenga village, Buffalo Base is the place to stay for those who want to mix their wildlife experience with local culture. They offer accommodation for both budget and mid-range clients, cultural activities and guided safaris. BOOK NOW
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Rooms at Buffalo Base Guesthouse
The lodge has great rooms, and dormitory which are all available in place.
At Buffalo Base they have four self-contained rooms with flushing toilets and showers, one dormitory with shared facilities and one banda (a traditional hut). Guests are welcome to join them at their restaurant serving local and international dishes, they have a menu of the day which offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. If required, they can prepare food to take with if you need to make an early start. Omelettes and Ugandan ‘Rolex’ are a perfect take-away snack. And, of course they have cold drinks. Relax in their Banda and sip a cold beer after a long day trekking or navigating the dusty tracks of Kidepo National Park!
Camping at Buffalo Base Guesthouse
For those interested in camping, the lodge has a large camping grounds that can facilitate a large group camping. Pitch your tent and set up camp in their garden and enjoy a sundowner around a camp fire. They have plenty of space and direct access from the road for your vehicle. You can cook for yourself or they can cook for you in our restaurant. They want you to feel relaxed and rested when staying with them. From vehicle maintenance to the best places to see the wildlife they are sure they can help you with whatever you need. Just ask!
Activities!
You can engage yourself on your stay here with several activities in this great wilderness such as;
- Nature walk
- Cultural tour
- Game drive
- Bird watching
- Hiking