Where to stay at Murchison Falls National Park?

With Monteero Safaris, you can select from a wide assortment of accommodations to stay in while at Murchison Falls National Park (3,840 Km2) in northwestern Uganda. The secluded accommodation types include luxury and midrange lodges among others and promise the most comfortable and worthwhile experience in Uganda. Depending on your desire for ambience or overall budget, you can select from the following lodges,

Chobe Safari Lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park is a luxury lodge situated just near the banks of the Nile River. Guests have a bush lounge to spend some time and get great panoramic views of the picturesque savannah woodland and wildlife. The lodge has serene outdoor swimming pools that can appeal to all kinds of swimmers. At Chobe Safari Lodge the accommodation types include cottages, tents and rooms. The rooms are categorized into superior rooms, deluxe rooms, classic rooms and a signature room. Highlights include air conditioners, room fans, self-served coffee and views of the Nile River. Guests who opt for cottages can relax on their own private balcony, as well as get a nice garden view. There are 21 tents that are characterized as either classic or deluxe.

With Chobe Safari Lodge, guests can enjoy day trips like boat cruises to the bottom of Murchison Falls, a drive to the top of the Murchison Falls, nature walks, game drives, cultural tours, bush breakfast, chimpanzee trekking and fishing on the shimmering Victoria Nile. Guests who enjoy seeing the sun sink gently in the horizon can do so as the day fades at dusk. Chobe Safari Lodge also offers a variety of services including wedding packages, romantic getaways, executive conference and meeting packages, family packages, celebrations, festive holiday packages and more.    

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Pakuba Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park is a midrange accommodation situated on the bank of the Victoria Nile and approximately 7 kilometers from Pakuba Airstrip. Facilities include a large swimming pool and a generous parking space for all vehicles. Around the swimming pool are stylish furniture for relaxation and busking under the warm afternoon sunshine. Guests can also get a bonfire during the cool breeze of the night just to enjoy socializing and telling stories. Room types are divided into single rooms, double/twin rooms, and family rooms. The rooms have private balconies, toilets with running cold and warm water, and some with views of the Nile River.  

Guests to Pakuba Safari Lodge can also enjoy concierge, free breakfast, laundry services, special meal plans, and free WIFI. There are also meeting rooms for conferences and events and a gift shop for guests who would love to purchase some mementos. The restaurant and bar and lounge offer views of the Victoria Nile. The bar has both soft and hard drinks including wines, champagne, vodka and beers among others.  The restaurant serves both Ugandan dishes and international ones. Pakuba Safari Lodge organizes for clients a number of exclusive tour activities in Murchison Falls National Park. These include boat cruises on the Nile River, chimpanzee trekking tours in Budongo Forest, hiking up to the top of the Murchison Falls, nature walks, game drives and birdwatching.

Paraa Safari Lodge

Paraa Safari Lodge is a luxury accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park with over 50 rooms, swimming pool, car parking area and conference room. There is a pleasant bar and a welcoming restaurant that offer a wide range hard drinks, soft drinks, local and international dishes respectively. The lounging area is spacious and equally cozy for relaxation and socialization. There is a craft shop where guests desiring to buy crafts made by Ugandans from locally sourced materials can purchase as souvenirs. Each room has a private balcony and bathroom. There are conference rooms for discussions and events.

The rooms at Paraa Safari Lodge include classic, superior, and deluxe, all having clear views of the Nile River. There is a cottage with a shared bathroom, views of the Nile River, and air conditioner. Another beautiful feature at Paraa Safari Lodge are the 3 tents built on wooded platforms with roofs made of thatch or solid roof. However, the tents have ensuite permanent bathrooms, air conditioners and admirable views of the Nile River as well. Paraa Safari Lodge also organizes boat cruises, nature walks, birdwatching, fishing, hot air balloon tours, bush breakfast and game drives for the guests in addition to accommodation.

Sambiya River Lodge

Sambiya River Lodge is a midrange accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park and only 15 minutes away from the renowned Murchison Falls. Sambiya River Lodge is situated just 28 kilometers from Pakuba Airstrip, making it accessible by domestic flights. The Lodge has 24 beautiful thatched-roof cottages surrounded by trees, thus qualify as an ecolodge. At Sambiya River Lodge, guests are promised free parking space, airport shuttles, children’s play area, swimming pool, spacious lounging area, free WIFI accessibility, campfire, restaurant and bar. Driver guides are also offered free rooms to spend the night. The cottages include twin or double with private balconies and family cottages that offers views of the Sambiya forest.

In the units, clients are offered free toiletries, bottled water, safe, and alarm clock. Sambiya River Lodge also organizes a variety of tour activities for their guests, such as boat cruises, top of the falls hikes, ziplining, canopy walks, game drives, birdwatching, guided nature walks, chimpanzee trackings in Budongo Forest and more. The staff are fluent in both English and Swahili and offer housekeeping and laundry services daily. Sambiya River Lodge also has car hire services for clients. There is a gift shop where clients can purchase crafts and ankara clothing for mementos. There are books, DVDs for kids, concierge, special diet menus, shoeshine, baggage storage and plenty more.

Nile Safaris Lodge

Nile Safaris Lodge at the southern bank of Murchison Falls National Park is a luxury accommodation facility with 8 thatched bandas. The architectural design of the bandas blend in with the surrounding nature thus making it a beautiful rustic ecolodge. Airport shuttles are available for guests. There is an outdoor swimming pool, indoor children’s play area, free WIFI, wellness center, sun terrace, bar, lounge and restaurant. Breakfast and concierge or special diet menus are available. Room types available for guests include bridal suite and family rooms, both of which are strictly non-smoke rooms. The bandas have balconies outside with their interiors having bathrooms and toilets with free toiletries.  

More amenities or room features include hair drier, desk, seating area, laptop safe, clothes rack, telephone, and seating area. Guests can get panoramic views of the Murchison Falls National Park, including the Victoria Nile and some wildlife species. At Nile Safari Lodge there are both indoor and outdoor showers. The 24-hour security at Nile Safaris Lodge ensures that your property is safe while you enjoy a goodnight’s sleep in your room. Guests who desire to experience tour activities within Murchison Falls National Park can enjoy them through Nile Safaris Lodge. These include guided birdwatching, game drives, nature walks, boat cruises on the Victoria Nile and chimpanzee treks in Budongo forest.

For more accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park, feel free to contact Monteero Safaris.

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