Accommodation Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is a wildlife fairytale with 76 mammal species and over 400 bird species within its ecofriendly premises. The park covers an area of 3,893 square kilometers within north western Uganda in the midst of four districts; making it Uganda’s largest national Park. It is also the major contributor to the Murchison Falls Conservation Area.

Also, it is home to Murchison falls, the most popular waterfall in East Africa and conveniently one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls.  A Uganda safari in this park is the ultimate way to test the natural capability of this park to cause life long memories and create outstanding experiences worth travelling miles again and again for.

So, while you prepare for the safari of a lifetime, it is a good idea to consider your Murchison Falls accommodations. Picking the right lodge or hotel for your stay on safari can make or break your spirit because you will need to be well rested for that hike to the top of Murchison Falls or for a Chimpanzee tracking adventure.

Explore accommodations in Murchison Falls National Park and see what options you have to choose from. The facilities comprise of luxury gate-a-ways, mid-range facilities and budget accommodations to suite all needs and pockets of all travelers that embark on adventure safaris in this northwestern Nile safari region of Uganda

Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park (where to sleep)

Chobe Safari Lodge

Set on the fresh banks of River Nile, Chobe Safari Lodge is basically “a touch of luxury” in the wild. It is located conveniently within Murchison Falls National Park overlooking the game viewing arena in the woodland and special “front seat” views of the Victoria Nile, a great fishing destination, as it courses through the area.

Accommodation options range from deluxe tents to super deluxe tents and presidential suite cottages for that feeling of “royalty for a night” experience. Chobe Safari Lodge also offers a fitness club and spa overlooking the 3-tier swimming pool where guests can cool off from their safari. Therefore, this lodge is perfect for accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park.

Paraa Safari Lodge

Set in the Paraa Region of Murchison Falls National Park, a major game viewing area, Paraa Safari Lodge is a “home away from home”. Not only is the Parra region perfect for game drive adventures, but it is where you will find the largest number of Hippos. Moreover, the area was named after the phrase “Paraa” that can literally be translated to mean “a place of many hippos”.

The rooms at Paraa Safari Lodge are spacious, luxurious and fully fitted with a private bathroom and toilet and a private balcony that directly stares at the Nile; seems like the perfect place to watch the sun go down! Enjoy large scrumptious meals from the modern restaurant on the premises while awaiting a dip in the enormous pool.  

Fort Murchison Lodge

If you are a lover of antiques and ancient sites, then Fort Murchison lodge is the perfect accommodation facility for you. It is set against the northern boundary of Murchison Falls National Park overlooking the Albert Nile in the former Aswa lolim game reserve with an ancient Swahili architectural design. Accommodation is on a budget basis in form of rooms and thatched tents.

Nile Safari Lodge

Although Nile safari lodge is located in a remote region of Uganda, it is still one of the most luxurious and best accommodations in Murchison Falls National Park. It features an eco-friendly atmosphere with 8 spacious luxury bandas constructed using mainly natural reusable resources like bamboo and grass on the southern bank of River Nile.

Sambiya River Lodge

Sambiya River Lodge is the perfect definition of “something for all seasons”. This is simply because it offers both luxury and midrange accommodations that allows guests to rest at a price, they are comfortable with and not have to compromise on comfort. A lodge truly for everyone! It is located just about 15 minutes from the Murchison waterfall.

Furthermore; the rooms also come in individual and family packages. There are 26 cottages fitted with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas and 12 basic Bandas for budget accommodations. Spend the evening wondering why you hadn’t come to Murchison Falls National Park sooner on your private verandah or simply go for a swim to wind off.

Boomu Women’s Group Bandas

The Boomu Women’s Group is an ancient association of local women that was started with a major aim to eradicate poverty, mal nutrition and also keep their children in school. The group started off as a women’s group dealing mainly in artifacts but have lately upgraded to offering services to tourists like nature walks, cultural experiences and offering accommodation facilities.

The facility is located outside Murchison Falls National Park‘s southern gate offering comfortable rooms, dormitories and camping grounds. Meals are provided at the onsite restaurant that opens at 12.00 pm and closes at 10.00pm. The Boomu Women’s Group Banda’s are a great place to stay for a budget safari coupled with a cultural experience adventure.

Red Chilli Rest Camp

As the name suggests, Red Chilli Rest Camp is the hottest pocket friendly accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park. Set in Paraa region overlooking the River Nile, Red Chilli offers midrange and budget accommodations in form of fully furnished safari tents and bandas and camping facilities with modern running water, showers and toilets, a cooking area and security lighting.

The safari tents and bandas are flexible basing on the price that is most friendly to guests in that some have shared bathrooms while others have private ensuite bathrooms. Talk about “having enough cake for everyone!” The restaurant and bar are an open area with a grass thatched roof serving an a la carte breakfast, lunch menu and a dinner with 3 options to consider; one option being vegetarian.