Aardvark Safari Lodge - Rubirizi

Aardvark Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodations

Each guest hut at Aardvark Safari Lodge offers between 2000 and 3000 square feet of living space, with soaring 20-foot ceilings and parquet floors. The rooms include one king and one double bed, plus a sofa, a round table, and a love seat in the remaining area. Each lodge features two bathrooms: one indoor with a tub and hand shower, and a private outdoor shower open to the sky.

Dining

Aardvark Safari Lodge's restaurant serves African, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, pizza, and international cuisines with a chef who asks for guest preferences every meal. The bar offers themed dinner nights, a kid-friendly buffet, and special diet menus upon request. Guests can take breakfast in their room or dine on the terrace overlooking the grounds.

Wildlife and Grounds

The lodge sits inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, where elephants, hippos, and other animals roam freely through the property. A resident elephant named Big John passes near the huts each morning and evening, while hippos graze outside rooms at night. The grounds include an outdoor fireplace, a garden with outdoor furniture, and BBQ facilities for guest use.

Services and Security

Aardvark Safari Lodge in Rubirizi provides 24-hour front desk service, express check-in and check-out, and a tour desk that arranges game drives. The property has CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, key access, and safety deposit boxes. Daily housekeeping, ironing, and laundry services are included, along with luggage storage and private check-in and check-out.

Local Attractions

Kyambura Game Reserve is 13 miles from Aardvark Safari Lodge, and Queen Elizabeth National Park's Kasenyi gate is a 20-minute drive. Kasese Airport is located 38 miles from the property. The lodge also offers board games and puzzles for downtime between excursions.

• Rooms: 2000-3000 sq ft huts with 20-ft ceilings and outdoor showers
• Wildlife: Elephants, hippos, and buffalo roam through the grounds daily
• Dining: African, French, Indian, Italian, and Mexican cuisines by chef request
• Location: Inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, 20 minutes from Kasenyi gate
• Services: 24-hour front desk with express check-in and tour desk