Mid Range Accommodation at Murchison falls National Park | Uganda Safari Lodges
Mid range accommodation at Murchison Falls: Murchison Falls National Park is the biggest national park in Uganda located in the northeastern region. The park is gifted with a wide range of wildlife, including 450 bird species and animals such as giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, hippopotamuses, Jackson’s hartebeest, warthogs and many more.
Murchison Falls National Park offers amazing safari activities such as hiking to the top of the safari, launch boat cruises, game drives, nature walks and sightseeing at the magnificent Murchison Falls, which creates a permanent rainbow.
FORT MURCHISON SAFARI LODGE
Fort Murchison Safari Lodge is a comfortable, ultimate accommodation facility situated overlooking the eastern banks of the Albert Nile amidst savannah landscapes in eastern Pakwach. The lodge establishment has a massive tower and rooms with walls adorned with a Swahili touch.
The Swahili touch in the rooms is a testament to the influence and presence of Arab traders and explorers who once influenced trade and politics in East Africa. Fort Murchison safari lodge owned and operated by a Dutch company, has a rooftop terrace where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Accommodation in fort Murchison safari lodge is offered in form of self-contained rooms and non-self-contained tents
Self-contained rooms: There are 21 rooms that are very spacious with comfortable beds, a private balcony and a writing desk.
Non-self-contained tents: These tents are grass-thatched with comfortable furniture, 2 single beds, mosquito nets on each bed, power sockets and a bedside table. These tents are non-self-contained; that is why they have a communal ablution block with modern and clean flush toilets and bathrooms.
Facilities offered at fort Murchison safari lodge include
- Restaurant serving four-course dinner
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
- Well stocked bar
- Swimming pool:
MURCHISON RIVER LODGE
Murchison River Lodge is situated on the southern banks of the River Nile opposite the launch jetty. Murchison River Lodge as an establishment is a combination of both modernity and African style. The lodge was constructed using grass as a thatched roof, wooden poles, fine wood furniture and beautiful modern lights.
Accommodation is offered in the form of cottages, camping sites and en-suite thatched safari tents; rooms are well decorated and spacious.
Cottages
Murchison River Lodge consists of 4 thatched cottages. These cottages are spacious and each cottage is adorned with a unique décor design featuring double beds in the upstairs rooms and two single beds and an en-suite downstairs. Cottages are ideal for family tourists because each cottage accommodates 4 adults and 2 children. Cottages contain air conditioning, solar lights, mosquito nets on each bed, spacious bathroom and private balconies overlooking the river Nile.
Thatched safari tents
Murchison River Lodge has six thatched safari tents (4 twin and 2 triple rooms); these tents are perched on the ground in the wilderness overlooking the River Nile. These tents feature wooden doors instead of zips, bed linen, solar lights and beds with mosquito nets.
Since these tents are close to the river Nile, they contain no flushing toilets, but they have chemical toilets and offer bush showers. Thatched safari tents also feature an outside area containing a safari table and chair for tourists to sit and enjoy nature.
Camping tent
Murchison River Lodge offers 5 comfortable camping tents; these tents have linen, towel and solar lights. The camping site has a communal ablution block with car parking areas, 2 kitchen areas, a fire pit and a seating area. The tents are not self-contained but they have communal bathrooms.
Facilities offered at Murchison River lodge include
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Camp fire
All accommodation options at Murchison River lodge come with a full-board meal plan
KABALEGA WILDERNESS LODGE
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park. Kabalega Wilderness Lodge offers accommodation in the form of cabins, which were established in the wilderness, and these cabins are well furnished and self-contained with en-suite bathrooms. While at this lodge you get to enjoy scenic views of the River Nile and the beautiful landscape of the park
Services and facilities offered at kabalega wilderness lodge include
- Parking
- Well stocked bar
- Evening camp fire
- Restaurant serving continental dishes
PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE
Pakuba Safari Lodge is a tranquil accommodation facility situated on the western bank of the Albert Nile near the Tangi Gate of Murchison Falls National Park on its extreme northern side. The lodge was established on the foothills of the Albertine Rift Valley near the ruins of the old safari lodge, which was used by the former president of Uganda, Idi Amin.
Since Pakuba Safari Lodge is situated in the wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park, you get to enjoy views of wildlife like lions, baboons, warthog and sometimes giraffes and views of Lake Albert.
Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge is offered through 46 spacious rooms; these rooms are spacious double rooms adorned with African art interior décor. These rooms have interconnecting doors leading you to other rooms and en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets. Beds in these rooms have a mosquito net to protect you from mosquito bites.
Facilities offered at Pakuba safari lodge include
- Fully stocked bar
- Spacious lounge
- Restaurant with professional chefs
- V set with DSTV connection
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Business center with a sitting capacity of 50 people.
- Hiring service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
SAMBIYA RIVER SAFARI LODGE
Sambiya River Safari Lodge is situated in the wilderness in the southern region of Murchison Falls National Park; the lodge is 20 min from Murchison Falls. Accommodation at Sambiya River Safari is offered in the form of 26 thatched cottages; these cottages were constructed using local materials such as grass, wooden poles, and banana fiber. Thatched cottages are self-contained, designed with an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony; they contain single and double rooms with beds equipped with mosquito nets.
Facilities offered at Sambiya river safari lodge include
- Swimming pool
- Dining room
- Well stocked bar
- Restaurant serving both international and local foods
- Wireless internet
While at Sambiya River Safari Lodge, you get a magnificent view of the park’s wilderness, Sambiya River and sweet melodies of birds singing.
AMUKA SAFARI LODGE
Amuka Safari Lodge is situated in Nakasongola, amidst the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This accommodation facility is the best place to stay at while at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before connecting to Murchison Falls. Accommodation at this safari lodge is offered in the form of 10 family chalets; among these 10 chalets are self-contained with en-suite bathrooms. 4 of them are family chalets with 3 beds and the rest 6 have one bedroom and a sitting room. The chalets were constructed using hardwood, timber and stone; each of these chalets was named after a rhino in the sanctuary.
Services and facilities offered by Amuka safari lodge
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant offering local and foreign meals
- Lounge
BWANA TEMBO SAFARI CAMP
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is located just past the entrance gate of Murchison Falls National Park. While at this camp, you get to enjoy breathtaking views of the park’s wilderness and various bird species.
Accommodation in this camp is offered in form of bandas and exclusive tents, which are situated on a raised platform offering undisrupted view of the park’s wilderness. rooms in bandas are self-contained, spacious, well-furnished using Italian-touch designs and with en-suite bathrooms.
Facilities and services offered at bwana Tembo safari camp include
- Car hire service
- Restaurant serving the most delicious Italian dishes
- Well stocked bar
PARKSIDE SAFARI LODGE
Parkside Safari Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya. Parkside Safari Lodge offers accommodation in the form of spacious cottages, which are designed in African style with an exotic touch. Cottages are very spacious with twin-bed cottages, single cottages and family cottages. All of these cottages have an en suite bathroom and bed with mosquito nets.
Services offered at Parkside safari lodge include
- Parking
- Laundry
- Car hire services
- Restaurant
- Fully stocked bar
- Massage
While at Parkside Safari Lodge, you get panoramic views of the Albert Nile and the wilderness of the park.
Other mid-range accommodation options in Murchison Falls National Park include Masindi Hotel, new court view hotel and many more, which do open on a daily basis.
