Dave the Cave Eco Lodge and Cultural Campsite

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Eco Lodge and Cultural Campground: Dave the Cave Eco Lodge and Cultural Campground in Nyanzibiri, Rubirizi Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda offers a serene garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy lake views, a balcony, and a work desk. Comfortable Accommodations: The lodge features family rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and showers. Each room includes a balcony, work desk, and slippers, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish, with local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant serves vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals. Amenities and Services: The property offers a minimarket, outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and culture classes. Additional services include a paid shuttle, car hire, and free on-site parking. Nearby Attractions: Kyambura Game Reserve is 14 mi away, Queen Elizabeth National Park 19 mi, and Kasese Airport 39 mi from the lodge. Guests appreciate the lakes, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oriman
Germany Germany
“A perfect place to rest after a long safari game drive. Nestled next to an almost private crater lake that you can swim in. Dave is the perfect host, and in the evening, you can sit by the campfire and have a chat with the other travelers. The...”
Dominik
Rwanda Rwanda
“Fantastic location in the forest. Even monkeys came to visit us”
Evan
United States United States
“Swimming in the Crater Lake was epic as well as seeing it from my balcony along with the vervet monkeys. Although they have various cottages, mine had small of a bedroom but they have plans to remodel it. The shower had a great tropical view. The...”
Sianan
Canada Canada
“Loved our stay at Dave the Cave, the staff were super welcoming and they even helped us book the chimp trek for cost price.”
Manuel
Uganda Uganda
“un lugar ideal para descansar nice pkace to enjoy and rest”
Brouwer
Australia Australia
“It was very nicely set-up, it felt like being one with nature. The staff were very helpful and friendly!”
Cindy
Switzerland Switzerland
“Super beautiful lake to swim and such a nice view from the room and restaurant and super friendly staff!”
Annemiek
Netherlands Netherlands
“What a place! Beautiful views, easy to walk to the view point over both crater lakes, possibility to take a swim in the crater lake, and close to Kalinzu forest if you want to do the chimps trekking. Food was good and staff super friendly and...”
Frederik
Denmark Denmark
“Great food, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.”
Fritz
Austria Austria
“It’s a stunning place and there is so much to explore”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.