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Apoka Safari Lodge, villas, wooden bathtubs and views towards a National Park

The Apoka Safari Lodge is located in Uganda. This lodge has ten villas that were built using traditional materials and decorated with hand-carved wooden statues.

Rooms

Each one of the ten villas  houses a suite. The villas are covered by canvas. Each suite has a double bed with a wood bed that was carved by hand. Each suite has a terrace, and the terrace has a large stone bathroom that makes an ideal plunge pool.

Each one of the villas has a double room with a double bed covered with a mosquito net. The bedroom and the living room are decorated with hand-woven carpets. The living room area of each suite has a desk with a chair, a sofa and several leather armchairs. Each bathroom has a double sink and a shower, and the bathroom leads to a private terrace with a bathtub. The terrace has views towards the golden hills the region is known for.

The hotel is decorated with cream-coloured furniture and brown carpets. All the decorations were hand-crafted by local artisans. The hotel was built using local natural materials. Price is around 220€ per room per night.

Restaurant

Some of the villas have been transformed into dining halls. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfasts, lunch and dinners directly at the hotel. There are spaces for breakfast in the hotel gardens. The hotel offers a variety of local dishes and fig jam made from figs grown on the hotel grounds.

The hotel’s territory has a swimming pool made out of a dingle block of stone. There are several hammocks next to the swimming pool. The swimming pool has views towards the African Savannah and the river. The hotel grounds hold a large observation tower from where guests will be able to observe local animals.

Events

The lodge has Internet access. There is a library and several lounges. The hotel offers a variety of guided trips and tours around the region. The hotels staff can prepare picnic baskets for those guests who want to visit nearby national parks.

Location

The hotel is located in the Kideko Valley National Park. Guests will be able to enjoy trips and safaris around the national park and nearby towns.

Guests should not miss trips around the African Savannah. There are 4×4 safaris ideal for guests who want to see local animals. Guests will be able to see antelopes, boars, buffalo and other animals. The nearby hills are home to elephants and leopards. The traditional villages are worth visiting: Karamajong is a village where guests will be able tosee ancient rituals. Guides always accompany guests on the tours.