Little Elephant Camp
Fort Portal-Mpondwe Rd, Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
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Little Elephant Camp offers guests their own private glamping camp. We can accommodate couples, families and small groups. All of our glamping camps at Little Elephant Camp are private and have their own kitchen, dining/mess tent, en-suite sleeping tent, solar lighting, USB charging, WiFi, outdoor BBQ/Grill and campfire. These facilities are not shared with other guests, so you have complete privacy. Each camp has its own spacious private parking area. For families with young children and teenagers, we can add canvas dome tents to your glamping camp (beds & linens provided). Keep in mind that these tents share the bathroom and shower facilities (en-suite) with the main sleeping tent. Come and experience Uganda’s premier glamping camp!
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Lovely set up for families and great to see the animals from our tent. Excellent location for safari trips. Really helpful that they provide good bedding, towels and basic items to cook with. Plus the ordering facility works well for fresh and cooked items. Can’t wait to come again! Thank you.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Check the weather forecast and take board games in case it rains
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Response from Little Elephant Camp, Owner at Little Elephant Camp
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your glamping experience at LEC. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay with your family and we do look forward to having you back to stay with us again!
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We are not campers but loved the idea of our own space and cooking our own food for a couple of nights. We loved Little elephant camp so much we stayed an extra night. The camp is right on the edge of Queen Elizabeth NP - and you can stand and watch the animals (we saw elephants and buffalo) over the fence. Seeing them on foot rather than your car is exciting. Especially when there is an electric fence and large ditch between you. So the setting is amazing The camp set up is fabulous, the attention to detail is amazing. Everything you could ask for to make your stay enjoyable. The food we ordered was good quality and when we asked for more for the extra night - that was no problem. The bbq was lit for us each evening and we enjoyed cooking on it. When we had heavy rain one evening we used the hob in the kitchen area. The kitchen/ living area is spacious and well kitted out. And has good WiFi and a USB point to recharge phones, cameras etc. The bedroom and bathroom - the bed was comfortable and the bathroom had everything you needed. There was hot water in the outdoor shower. The camp is a 20 min drive to Queen Elizabeth park and slightly longer to the Channel. But the road goes through the park so you see animals as you drive along. We booked a game drive through Little camp - which meant that we went in their keep. It was nice not to drive and take advantage of their park knowledge. But it was expensive. We then drove ourselves through the park. And although we didn’t see as much game we loved the feeling of being driving ourselves. We also took the boat ride on the Kazinga channel - well worth doing.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Recharging in the camp is from a USB point - we only had a uk plug - but Emma helped recharge our...
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Response from Little Elephant Camp, Owner at Little Elephant Camp
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Many thanks for your detailed response and for sharing your experience of your stay with us. Our team is happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and decided to spend extra time with us. We hope to see you again some day if you travel through Uganda again.
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We had a brilliant stay at Little Elephant Camp. It brings the safari camping experience alive right on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Easy access to game drives, craters, the Kazinga Channel and Ruwenzori Foundry. Yummy food options and cold drinks immediately to hand. Sitting out under the stars by a campfire surrounded by fire-flies. A big thanks to Michelle, Kevin, Emma and the team 😀
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Little Elephant Camp, Owner at Little Elephant Camp
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your LEC experience with others. It was very nice to meet you and have some time to chat about safari and Uganda. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and we do hope you'll be back again.
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An amazing place, so friendly and accomodating, and the camping experience on the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park is surreal. Very clean and comfortable, and the outdoor showers are wonderful! Would definitely recommend the experience!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Little Elephant Camp, Owner at Little Elephant Camp
Responded 27 Oct 2023
It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoy the glamping experience that we have created on the edge of QENP. We appreciate you taking your time to share your experience and we look forward to having you back again!
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We've stayed at Little Elephant several times. It gets better and better. More wildlife close to camp. Kevin and Michelle are awesome hosts. Emma is a wonderful camp manager. Food was 5 star. Tents are excellent - paths are small rocks which keeps things clean and dry. Cooking was easy and convenient.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 Oct 2023
It's always great to have you here at Little Elephant Camp and it was great to see you again after a few years and to catch up. We are all happy to hear that you had a great stay once again and we are already looking forward to next time!!
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Little Elephant Camp is not just a fantastic place to stay but it is a great experience! It is amazing to wake up and cook breakfast while overlooking the animals passing by. The hospitality provided from the staff as well as Kevin and Michelle (the owners) went above and beyond. I can’t forget to mention the amazing outdoor shower! I will definitely return in the future.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Little Elephant is a fantastic place to use as a home base to explore Uganda. This is a lovely glamping spot that has all the amenities we coule have wanted or needed including full kitchen facilities, nice bathrooms, showers and WiFi. Very clean and relaxing place and the staff were very friendly and responsive.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I have actually stayed here more than one time, and I will for sure be back. It's so unique, so comfortable, so relaxing, and so beautiful. I am a Ugandan, and I have travelled all over Africa and the world, and I promise you will be very happy staying at Little Elephant Camp.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 27 Oct 2023
It's always good to have you here and we look forward to your next visit. The team is happy to hear that you enjoy LEC so much and find it a realizing and beautiful place. Thanks for sharing your experience for others to read, it's most appreciated!
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Magical! That's the only word to describe it. The attentive staff (led by the masterful Manager Emma) appear as if on cue whenever you need them, and yet you feel as if you're miles from anyone. Lots of unexpected extras like super powerful flashlights, soft, fluffy towels, handmade soaps, amazing water-pressure (in your en-suite outdoor shower), online-paperless check-in, large solar-powered fridge, high-thread-count linens, room-service for drinks, and, and, and--well--all of this really makes it authentic glamping indeed.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The Little Elephant Camp is such a relaxing place to escape to and enjoy the natural beauty of Uganda. The set up allows for comfortable relaxation and provides plenty of space. The outdoor bathroom and shower was my personal highlight. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Elephant Camp
Which popular attractions are close to Little Elephant Camp?
Nearby attractions include Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (2.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Little Elephant Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, barbeque facilities, and an outdoor fireplace.
Which room amenities are available at Little Elephant Camp?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a stovetop.
What food & drink options are available at Little Elephant Camp?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.