WHERE & BEST PLACES TO STAY IN MURCHISON FALLS PARK

5 Best Places & Where To Stay At Various Murchison Falls Accommodations?

AfricanMecca Safaris recommends the below safari lodges and camps in Murchison Falls National Park based on your travel budget and Safari Tier preference.

1. Nile Safari Lodge - Tier 1 Premier Experience

Nile Safari Lodge is an upper-premier vacation stayover located on an elevation above the iconic Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park. Step into the utter tranquility of the lodge and prepared to be charmed by the sight of traditional luxury bandas constructed using naturally-occurring materials. Sloping roofs are supported by eucalyptus poles and flow in smooth lines to the ground, also making up the walls. You can choose from a total of 8 bandas, 6 of the Deluxe Bandas are suitable for up to 3 guests. The Family Banda has two bedrooms, each with a mezzanine that can sleep up to 8 guests, and also has a private pool. Honeymooners and couples on their safari vacation in Uganda can choose to stay in the Deluxe Suite with a private plunge pool and star bed. The ensuite bathrooms in all the bandas have indoor and outdoor showers, standalone bathtub, and twin vanities.

2. Baker's Lodge - Tier 1 Premier Experience

Located in a lovely location beside the Victoria Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park is Baker’s Lodge, which takes its name from the 19th-century British explorer Samuel Baker. The luxury lodge is a series of structures constructed on short pillars with wooden floors and decks. Thatched roofs cover the lounge/dining area and bar as well as the lodge’s 10 cottages. You will be charmed by the lodge’s rustic ambiance, enhanced by area rugs, handmade curios, mosquito netting covering the beds, and rough-hewn wooden furniture. Seating arrangements on the decks allow for pleasant safari vacation siestas and relaxation, while the swimming pool is perfect for cooling dips.

3. Murchison River Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

The Murchison River Lodge offers an economical vacation accommodation option in the southern bank area of Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy spending time in the tranquil atmosphere of this eco-friendly rustic lodge, which has a river view lounge-cum-bar-dining on a raised area and a shaded rock-lined swimming pool with a separate wading section at the back. The lodge offers distinct rooming suitable for families with kids including Thatched Cottages, Thatched Safari Tents, and River Tents. At the back of the lodge is a backpackers campground with a parking area for guests who bring their own equipment, with a separate block of shared toilets and showers, campsite bar, a fire pit, a covered area, and seating areas.

4. Paraa Safari Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

Located within Murchison Falls National Park is Paraa Safari Lodge. This economy vacation accommodation offers 57 rooms in different specifications to suit the needs of every budget-conscious guest. Choose from Standard Rooms and Suites located in the main two-story building. If you need more spacious living spaces, consider opting for the two-bedroom Queen’s Cottage which is ideal for families on safari. If you’re looking for a canvas safari experience, the Safari Tents with river views should be your choice. The lodge also has a free-form swimming pool with a separate wading section, where kids can play under the family supervision.

5. Chobe Safari Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

The Chobe Safari Lodge is a value safari vacation accommodation located on the remote eastern banks of the Victoria Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge offers all the amenities and facilities typical of the Marasa hotel chain in East Africa. You can choose from a range of 62 rooms, suites, tents and cottage in various specifications to meet the requirements of every guest. The Standard Rooms and Suites are located within the three-story main structure. The lodge also has a series of riverside tent options such i.e. Standard Tents, Deluxe Tents, and Super Deluxe Tents. Guests looking for privacy and exclusivity can book the Presidential Cottage.