Papaya Lake Lodge

Top choice in Southwestern Uganda


A stylish retreat with a rock 'n' roll heart, stunning Papaya Lake Lodge goes that extra mile. A gin cart for cocktail hour, antique masks and a bathroom sink fashioned on a fixed-gear bicycle are some of the original details. Spacious cottages with balconies face pretty Lake Lyantonde. The pièce de résistance: a ridgetop swimming pool overlooking two crater lakes.

There's also a lakeside bar and floating jetty where canoe trips start. Or if you prefer to laze, order an in-room massage.