Murchison Falls National Park offers a wide range of accommodation options for all types of travelers from luxury lodges to budget-friendly camps. These lodges are mainly located near the Nile River, Paara, Pakuba, and southern park gates.
Paraa Safari Lodge
Category: Luxury
Located near the ferry crossing at Paraa.
Overlooks the Nile River.
Offers a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and beautiful river views.
Ideal for visitors wanting comfort and wildlife proximity.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Category: Luxury
Located in the eastern sector of the park near Karuma Falls.
Offers stunning views of the Nile and luxurious amenities.
Great for high-end tourists and honeymooners.
Murchison River Lodge
Category: Mid-range to luxury
Located across the river from Paraa.
Offers tented cottages, thatched bandas, and family cottages.
Eco-friendly and popular with families and nature lovers.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Category: Mid-range
Located on the northern bank of the Nile.
Comfortable rooms and easy access to game drives.
Frequently visited by wildlife like giraffes and warthogs.
Hornbill Bush Lodge
Category: Budget to mid-range
Located just outside Tangi Gate (north side).
Offers affordable bandas and tents.
Great for backpackers and students.
GeoLodges Shoebill Camp
Category: Budget to mid-range
Located near the Nile Delta, ideal for birdwatchers.
Offers basic tents in a peaceful natural environment.
Known for shoebill sightings.
Sambiya River Lodge
Category: Mid-range
Located in the southern part of the park, near Kichumbanyobo Gate.
Offers stone cottages, a swimming pool, and views of savannah and woodland.
Yebo Safari Camp
Category: Budget
Located near Tangi Gate (north side).
Offers affordable tents and cottages for budget travelers.
Focuses on community-friendly, sustainable tourism.
UWA Campsites
Category: Budget / Camping
Managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Located at several park entry points.
Bring your own camping gear or rent tents.
Basic facilities but ideal for adventure travelers.
Boom Women’s Group Camp
Category: Community-based / Budget
Located near Kichumbanyobo Gate (south side).
Run by local women’s group offering traditional food, crafts, and simple bandas.
Great for cultural interaction and supporting local communities
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Category: Budget
Location: Near Paraa ferry crossing, southern bank of the Nile.
Features: Affordable bandas, dorms, and campsites, popular with backpackers and students, restaurant and bar available.
Highlight: Budget-friendly with great access to boat cruises and game drives.
Fort Murchison Lodge
Category: Mid-range
Location: Just outside the northern park boundary, near Tangi Gate.
Features: Architecture inspired by Swahili and Arabic forts.
Offers comfortable rooms, tents, and rooftop views, restaurant and bar on-site.
Highlight: Unique design and good base for northern game drives.
Nile Safari Lodge
Category: High-end luxury
Location: Southern bank of the Nile, near Paraa.
Features: Luxury cottages (called “Bandas”) with private decks and river views, infinity pool, spa, gourmet meals, eco-friendly and solar powered.
Highlight: Ideal for honeymooners and luxury travelers.
Twiga Safari Lodge
Category: Mid-range
Location: Just outside Tangi Gate, northern bank.
Features: Self-contained cottages and tents, restaurant, campfires, and family-friendly.
Highlight: Friendly staff and easy access to game drive routes.
Murchison Safari Lodge
Category: Mid-range to luxury
Location: Along the Nile, north of Paraa.
Features: Spacious cottages and comfortable rooms, swimming pool, river views, and a quiet environment.
Highlight: Peaceful setting with views of wildlife along the river.
Budongo Eco-Lodge
Category: Eco-tourism / Mid-range
Location: In Budongo Forest Reserve, southern sector of the park.
Features: Tree houses and eco-cabins in the forest, great for chimpanzee tracking and bird watching.
Run in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Highlight: Best place to explore forest wildlife and primates.
Enttiko lodge
Newly established lodge in the park, frequented by Chinese tourists and travelers