Top Hotels in Murchison Falls National Park
Top Things to do in Murchison Falls National Park
The best available hotels & places to stay near Murchison Falls National Park
Discover the best hotels in Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region including Twiga Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Murchison Falls Bamboo Village, Sambiya River Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge, Red Chilli Rest Camp, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge.
Things to do in Murchison Falls National Park
1. Twiga Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Family visit to Uganda
Reviewed By F9526PUandrewkAbsolutely loved our time at Twiga. The staff were fantastic and there were lots of activities around the lodge. Shout out to Charles for great birthday singing ? We enjoyed hikes at the falls and great boat trips down to the delta
2. Nile Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 72 reviews
Nile Safari Lodge has an iconic reputation due to its unique location in one of the most beautiful settings in Africa. It is here that the mighty River Nile takes centre stage. The lodge allows unhindered views of wild Africa at its most magnificent. Built on an elevated rise on the banks of the River Nile, Nile Safari Lodge surrounds you with the Africa as you always dreamed of. Herds of elephant, hippopotamus, crocodile and other large mammals are regularly sighted from the lodge, as the Nile flows majestically by. The lodge is also famous for its bird life, and is one of the few places from which the elusive shoebill stork can be spotted. While Murchison Falls National Park provides you with exciting animal and nature encounters, Nile Safari Lodge extends this experience with down to earth hospitality. Under new ownership of NOVAM Ltd, as of January 1st 2018
The most beautiful honeymoon❤️??❤️
Reviewed By FionaBaker92It was mine and my fiancées first time in Uganda for our honeymoon. From the second we booked, we were helped to create a plan for our time in the lodge so we didn’t waste a second. We were greeted warmly, with fresh juice and towels after a long drive. Bags were taken to the room for us and they took our food set straight away for lunch as we looked hungry! I’ve never stayed in a room so beautiful as the honeymoon sweet. It was secluded, we had a private area with a plunge pool, sunloungers and outdoor bed. We slept outside the first night and could hear hippos, lions and all sorts of creatures. It was so romantic❤️ We told the staff we wanted to see a hippo, so they kindly arranged for security to look out for one at night and they came to wake us up at 4am for a mini adventure! The game drive was fantastic and we saw everything which I’m told is very rare. I had a coffee scrub massage on a tiny boat right on the Nile which made me feel brand new! I was fascinated by all the baby monkeys outside my door and around the pool. They were very fun to watch. I have allergies and was catered for amazingly. The chef was wonderful and even came out to ask us if we wanted anything not on the menu, which we found amazingly sweet! The boat tour was great, the guy was full of knowledge and funny and interesting things to say. If I could have stayed forever I would have, the only negative is that I had to leave!!!
3. Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The lodge is spread across 7 acres of bristling bushes on the banks of the mighty River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. Inspired by the splendor of the wild landscapes of the Park and the culture of the Banyoro people of Uganda, the lodge offers a blend of African and contemporary architecture, furnishing and client service; offering you a feeling of oneness with nature and African culture.
Great location, shoddy rooms
Reviewed By VoyagerMalVery nice location on the Nile. Staff were efficient and friendly, and the food was always excellent. However the rooms were in a shoddy state. I did not have high expectations, but compared to the other wilderness lodges I stayed at during my time in in Uganda, the rooms were by far the worst. The rooms are all solar powered, which is great but their extremely limited battery capacity means they have nowhere to plug in electronics (besides a low amp USB port) so I was not able to plug in my sleep apnoea machine at night or charge any electronics in the room. The low altitude on the equator also meant temperatures at night are quite uncomfortable with no fans to help cool off. All doors don’t latch, and the main door has only a small bar lock to keep it closed. Many other small things are also in a state of disrepair in cabin 1 (closest to the main building). For example the soap holder in the bathroom fell out of the wall on its first use, and was never repaired in my stay, and the floorboards were very uneven and rotting from below. If you are willing to stay in an uncomfortable and disrepaired room, then it was otherwise a good stay.
4. Murchison Falls Bamboo Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Complete renovations has been done on October 2021, and it is the first bamboo structure of it's kind in Africa region. Located on 20 acres of beautiful savanna just 1 minutes from Mubaku Gate of Murchison Falls National Park, enjoy an epic game drive, visit the spectacular falls or just chill in our chic thatched dining room surrounded by stunning bird and animal life
Perfect stay at Murchison Falls
Reviewed By Bogi09We spent 3 nights in Bamboo Village, it was a wonderful experience, and we had the best accommodation during our tour in Uganda. It is in a very good location, close to Mubaku gate. The staff was very helpful, they provided us with all the necessary information, they organized our boat cruise to Muchison Falls and to the Delta. Both the owner, Mat and Willy, the manager were very kind and attentive. The rooms are brilliantly clean and tastefully decorated. The food is very delicious and more than plentiful. The first evening the local community performed a dance, it was an incredible atmosphere. We were able to spend one of our lunches at the lookout, and in the evenings we dined by the bonfire.
5. Sambiya River Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Sambiya River Lodge is a family run eco lodge in the Heart of Murchison Falls National Park, a twenty minute drive from the top of the famous falls. Situated on a bluff over looking the Sambiya River valley, the property is home to numerous birds, bushbucks, waterbucks, Cape buffalo, leopard, as well as visiting lions & elephants. We have a resident UWA ranger guide to take guests on walking safaris, as well as game safaris on the new circuits recently put in on the southern side of the River Nile. Please see our website for further information. We look forward to welcoming you to Sambiya River Lodge!
What a lovely place
Reviewed By martintj2014Such a nice place to visit, I had a great time. Good sign posting on the road. Lobby had space and soft chairs after a long day. Room was clean, tidy with everything working in it (such a change from most places I'd been). Bed soft, shower warm with an excellent view over the river.Pool was a great palce to unwind and relax. Views down over the river were good with assorted birds and animals coming down for a drink or graze. Food was well presented and tasted wonderful. (Much better than many places I'd been to. Good location for drives to Budongo, ferry and Murchison Falls. Owner was very helpful with all sorts of things. Sad I only spent 4 days there. It was the best place I stayed in after 13 months in Uganda
6. Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The lodge is spread across 7 acres of bristling bushes on the banks of the mighty River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. Inspired by the splendor of the wild landscapes of the Park and the culture of the Banyoro people of Uganda, the lodge offers a blend of African and contemporary architecture, furnishing and client service; offering you a feeling of oneness with nature and African culture.
Great location, shoddy rooms
Reviewed By VoyagerMalVery nice location on the Nile. Staff were efficient and friendly, and the food was always excellent. However the rooms were in a shoddy state. I did not have high expectations, but compared to the other wilderness lodges I stayed at during my time in in Uganda, the rooms were by far the worst. The rooms are all solar powered, which is great but their extremely limited battery capacity means they have nowhere to plug in electronics (besides a low amp USB port) so I was not able to plug in my sleep apnoea machine at night or charge any electronics in the room. The low altitude on the equator also meant temperatures at night are quite uncomfortable with no fans to help cool off. All doors don’t latch, and the main door has only a small bar lock to keep it closed. Many other small things are also in a state of disrepair in cabin 1 (closest to the main building). For example the soap holder in the bathroom fell out of the wall on its first use, and was never repaired in my stay, and the floorboards were very uneven and rotting from below. If you are willing to stay in an uncomfortable and disrepaired room, then it was otherwise a good stay.
7. Budongo Eco Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Budongo Eco Lodge, also known as the Kaniyo Pabidi Ecotourism site, is located in the heart of Budongo Forest Reserve, in Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge consists of comfortable eco-cabins with private veranda, four spacious dorm rooms, a visitor's centre and restaurant. In addition, many different forest activities are offered in the direct surroundings, including chimp tracking, chimpanzee habituation, forest walks and bird watching.
I did not stay but called in for Chip Tracking- this was an outstanding experience.
Reviewed By Tula45I had looked on the web page and it said this place was closed but as I was leaving Murchison Falls National Park, I saw the very small sign for Chip Tracking so we called in. The Eco Lodge is open and the Chimp Tracking tours are on. This tour was one of the highlights of my life, to see the chimps in the wild, on the ground was a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended.
8. Red Chilli Rest Camp
Overall Ratings
4 based on 339 reviews
RUN DOWN
Reviewed By LaurieLutonThis was my fifth stay here and the most disappointing. After the lockdown, it is in need of some tender care and attention. When we arrived the bar/restaurant area was littered with plastic bottles, cigarette ends and bottle tops. Funnily enough the following day it was cleared up and the staff were wearing face masks, I understood the owner was visiting. If there is a manager it is not apparent. The only saving grace is the food is excellent accepting that in such an outpost the menu is limited. Appreciating that they are coming out of a very difficult period there are some basic things they could do to make you feel welcome but the feeling is that anything will do.
9. Pakuba Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Pakuba Safari Lodge is located in North West of Uganda on the Eastern Bank of the Albert Nile. Our tastefully furnished rooms offer comfort, style and serenityHere you can enjoy a variety of excursions and activities; from exhilarating Safari drives to boat trips along the River Nile, ending at the foot of Murchison Falls. For the more adventurous, one can trek up to the top of the falls and marvel at the views through the mist.
The best place and good sight to see leopard
Reviewed By ampiirecalebWe had a 2 nights stay at pakumba and our clients had insisted to stay here , we as mugenyi eco tours we continued to give them that , but our clients never wanted to leave the lodge because we saw the leopard in the tree and the staff is so beautiful junior , Gerald , and the best manager who used to every time asking my clients how they are which is not common to other lodges , the chef is the best , the rooms are aware some with good AC ,we as mugenyi eco tours we will keep on bringing our clients to pakumba safari lodge
10. Chobe Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
What a wonderful world.
Reviewed By George OI and my newly wedded wife spent six days at Chobe, the experience was amazing, we had a lot of fun, the food was great and the swimming pool was very clean and well attended to all the time. The staff were very friendly and kind to us but we have to mention this one guy who changed our lives forever, George! This guy is amazing he literally turned our honeymoon experience into a mark stone that we shall never forget, because of him Chobe has found a special place in our hearts and we shall always come back again, Kudos to the Front Office team and the amazing chef who delivered great meals on a daily basis.
