Mama Washindi Lodge

Gulu-Arua Road P.O.Box 372 Gulu, Pakwach East, Uganda – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
126 reviews

The staff were very helpful and the food and the swimming pool was fabulous.

David Uganda
a large pavilion with tables and chairs on a patio at Mama Washindi Lodge in Pakwach East
a large hut with a rainbow in the sky at Mama Washindi Lodge in Pakwach East
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Mama Washindi Lodge

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Set in Pakwach East, Mama Washindi Lodge offers accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting views of the mountain, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. The units include a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in African cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Arua, 141 km from Mama Washindi Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.0
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  • David
    Uganda Uganda
    “The staff were very helpful and the food and the swimming pool was fabulous.”
  • Rene
    Austria Austria
    “Nice cottage, comfy bed, beatiful garden, amazing pool, stunning view, really clean and friendly staff.”
  • Xenia
    Germany Germany
    “Very friendly and helpful staff, made our stay memorable, rooms were beautiful and the breakfast was amazing.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nobody to Somebody

Company review score: 9.5Based on 125 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Mama Washindi Lodge belongs to the NGO "Nobody to Somebody", which supports children and women from poor and vulnerable backgrounds. Through Shalom Primary School and Kindergarden children from the surrounding area are able to attend school, they are also helped by a Sponsorship programme. We are trying to make make a difference in their lives and beside education teach them christian values. All the profit of the Lodge supports directly pupils in the Primary School, who are orphans or whose parents are not able to pay any school fees. We are also selling handcraft from women who are HIV affected. The Lodge is is environmental friendly constructed by using local materials, powered only by Solar and water is from the own borehole. The milk comes direct from our cattle and the honey from our bee hives project. Bread is baked freshly on a daily basis and if you are lucky you can taste our home made cheese. We are looking forward to welcome you so that you can enjoy our special German-Ugandan hospitality in a tranquil and peaceful environment!

Property information

Mama Washindi Safari Lodge is located high above the valley of the Nile river with a stunning view in a calm and peaceful athmosphere. Its very close to the Tangi gate, one of the main entrances of Ugandas biggest National Park-Murchison Falls. Through the income of the lodge Shalom Primary School for orphans and children from vulnerable and poor backgrounds is supported.

Neighbourhood information

As long as our lodge is in a former game reserve our closest neighbours are antelopes, monkeys and once in a while elephants. Its a very silent and peaceful area. In addition there are some cattle keepers with their herds around. The next village is about 5km away.

Languages spoken

German,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Mama Washindi Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Mama Washindi Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mama Washindi Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Mama Washindi Lodge

  • The prices at Mama Washindi Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Mama Washindi Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Mama Washindi Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Mama Washindi Lodge is 3.7 miles from the centre of Pakwach East. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mama Washindi Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Mama Washindi Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1