Murchison Falls National Park is located in northwest Uganda, approximately 90km from Masindi. It is very easy to access this park from Kampala, Fortportal or Hoima. The Murchison River Lodge sits on the southern shores of River Nile (Africa’s longest) overlooking the precious Murchison Falls National Park. Set in beautiful surroundings, the lodge offers comfortable and relaxing mid-range accommodation to suit all budgets; well-appointed en-suite thatched cottages, thatched safari tents each with private facilities, and comfortable camping tents already set up around the shaded campsite.
If you would prefer to bring your own tent, the lodge has covered areas for self-catering on the campsite, including a fire pit and excellent shower and toilet facilities. This beautiful place in the wilderness offers great nature, great service, and great food. It is an eco-friendly first-class accommodation without air conditioning, and a mini-bar but with well-designed furniture and everything to make your stay pleasant.
This is a favorite place to stay while in Murchison Falls National Park enjoying your game drives, balloon safaris, boat cruises, visiting the top of Murchison falls (Uganda’s waterfall) and many other activities. The lodge boasts a swimming pool, craft shop, bar, and restaurant.
Location
Here’s a location map of Murchison Falls National Park and how to reach us!
Designed by the talented Mr. Andy Roberts (Uganda Bradt Guide book fame). We’ll work out how it can be printed off shortly, but for now this is perfect (for directions from Kampala scroll down the page).
Below is a site drawing (not to scale and a couple of things may be missing) of the land at Murchison River Lodge. For actual directions on how to reach us, including location, please scroll down the page.
Directions on how to reach Murchison River Lodge:-
From Kampala to Masindi takes approximately 3.5 hrs on very good tarmac sealed roads.
From Masindi town to Murchison River Lodge there are two options:-
1) The short route through the park takes approx 2hrs and is 85kms.
Do note that this route is on murram and can take longer depending on the weather conditions.
From Kampala drive north to Masindi. Drive through Masindi town and turn right at the Murchison Falls National Park sign, opposite the Shell petrol station, onto a dirt road. After approx 5kms turn left at the UWA Murchison Falls Nat. Park sign. Continue on the road for approx 13kms until you reach the park gate. Here you will have to pay for park entry. Once through the gate, you will pass Kaniyo Pabidi (chimp trekking) on your right. Follow the road straight for approx 60kms until you arrive at a SECOND left hand turn signed NATIONAL PARK HQ plus MURCHISON RIVER LODGE. Take this turn and follow for approx 4kms (through the ranger’s village) until you reach Mubako gate which enables you to exit the National Park (you will be asked to show your entry receipt). Follow this rough dirt road for approx 1.5kms until you see the Murchison River Lodge sign on your right-hand side.
2) The longer route via Lake Albert shoreline and Bulisa town takes approx 4hrs, is 127kms and you avoid park entry.
Do note that this route is on murram and in some areas the surface is corrugated murram and can take longer depending on the weather conditions.
From Kampala drive north to Masindi. Drive through Masindi town and follow the road straight for approx 1.5kms. At the fork take the right turn signed KINYARA SUGAR. Stay on this road for approx 20kms until you reach Kinyara town. Here there are two small roundabouts – take a right at both and stay on the road through the sugar plantation and Budongo Forest until you arrive at Biso town. Continue straight until you eventually drop down into the Albertine Rift Valley which offers spectacular views of Butiaba town and Lake Albert (do note the road is quite steep and caution needs to be taken). Once on the valley floor continue for 50kms to Bulisa town – at Bulisa take the right turn signed BUGUNGU GATE.