Exceptionally rated stay

Lemala Wildwaters Lodge

Itanda Falls, Jinja, Uganda

Expedia guest rating: 10.0/10

Verified Expedia reviews: 5

Property class: 4-star

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Answer first

Is Lemala Wildwaters Lodge a good choice for a special-occasion stay near Jinja?

Yes—it is an all-inclusive 4-star lodge on the Nile near Itanda Falls, rated 10/10 by its first five guests, with river-view rooms, an outdoor pool and superior rooms that have a private pool of their own. On-site food and drinks are included, which suits couples marking an occasion; the trade-off is distance, with the Source of the Nile and Jinja town listed within about 32 km rather than minutes away.

All-inclusivePrivate-pool roomsRiver viewsFair Trade certifiedNear Itanda Falls
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Who should choose it?

Couples: superior river-view rooms with a private pool, a spa and rainfall showers.

Special occasions: an all-inclusive rate covering on-site food and drinks, with a 24-hour front desk.

Quiet escapes: fishing and hiking or biking trails from the lodge, well away from town traffic.

All-inclusive rooms on the Nile

All-inclusiveOn-site food and beverages are included in the rate.
Private-pool superior roomsRiver views, decks or patios, rainfall showers and separate tubs.
Fair Trade Tourism certifiedListed on the lodge’s own Expedia page.
Itanda Falls nearbyWith fishing and hiking or biking trails from the property.

How we would book it

Checkout is at 8:30 AM, the earliest in this collection, so plan the drive out first thing; check-in starts at noon with no cut-off. A deposit is charged per room per night. Cribs and rollaway beds are not available, so families with small children should look at the standard river-view room, which sleeps three.

Why we’d book it

  • All-inclusive: on-site food and drinks are covered.
  • River-view rooms, some with a private pool.
  • Outdoor pool, spa treatments and a 24-hour front desk.
  • Free continental breakfast, parking and public-area Wi-Fi.

Trade-offs

  • Checkout is at 8:30 AM, the earliest here.
  • Jinja town and the Source of the Nile are listed within about 32 km, not minutes.
  • No cribs or rollaway beds, and only five reviews so far.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lemala Wildwaters Lodge all-inclusive?

Yes. On-site food and beverages are included in the rate.

Does it have a pool?

Yes, an outdoor pool, and the superior river-view rooms have a private pool.

What time is checkout?

8:30 AM, the earliest of any stay in this collection. Check-in starts at noon.

How far is Jinja?

The listing places the Source of the Nile, Jinja Temple and Jinja Central Market within about 32 km.

Are cribs or rollaway beds available?

No. The listing states that neither is available, though the standard river-view room sleeps three.

Rating, review count, facilities, room types and policies were checked on the property’s Expedia listing on 18 September 2026.

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Rating and review count checked 18 September 2026.