Swain-selected stayKalagala Island, UgandaLemala Wildwaters LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Lemala Wildwaters Lodge sits on Kalagala Island mid-stream in the River Nile, roughly 25 kilometers downstream from Jinja, nine deluxe suites plus a family suite linked by elevated wooden walkways through rainforest canopy, each with a private deck overlooking the water.White-water rafting and Nile cruises cover the water-based side of a stay, a genuinely different pace from East Africa's game-drive lodges, and the island's rainforest setting keeps birdlife and vervet monkeys close at hand between activities. Its position on the Nile makes it a natural add for travelers extending a Uganda gorilla-trekking itinerary with something entirely different. A closer lookLemala Wildwaters Lodge, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyWhite-water rafting and Nile cruises cover the water-based side of a stay, a genuinely different pace from East Africa's game-drive lodges. Nine deluxe suites plus a family suite, linked by elevated wooden walkways through rainforest canopy, sit on Kalagala Island mid-stream in the River Nile, roughly 25 kilometers downstream from Jinja. Plan with SwainAdd Lemala Wildwaters Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →