Elephant Home Campsite
Elephant Home Campsite is a guesthouse near Katwe Bird Sanctuary.
At a Glance
Dietary
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available upon request
Best Season
June to October and December to February for dry season game viewing and birdwatching
Family Friendly
Children welcome
WiFi
Available
Katwe
1 km away
Bakonzo, Banyankole
Local community
Contact Details
Location Map
Elephant Home Campsite in Katwe Bird Sanctuary
guesthouse
Nearest Airport
Mweya Airport
Nearest International Airport
Goma International Airport
449
Total Species
40
Mammals
290
Birds
Most Observed Species
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