Murchison bush lodge
Murchison bush lodge is a 3 star mid- range accommodation found on the north banks of the Nile river in the famous and largest Murchison national park Uganda Region. The lodge is found in a perfect location with good access to the entrance of the safari area of the park since Murchison falls national park is few minutes away to the lodge. The lodge is few miles from Pakuba airport. It takes about 5-6 hours’ drive from Kampala city Centre to the lodge/ park and 30 minutes flight from Entebbe International airport to the close airstrip then 7mile as mentioned above to the lodge.
Murchison bush lodge contains 8 spacious and comfortable tents with the view of the wilderness reflecting African traditional building style with comfort. Tents are well decorated, elevated off the ground and furnished with private en suite facilities of clean Flushing toilets , hot and cold showers, solar energy available, wooden chairs and tables , mosquito nets , complementary bottled water , ironing service, free toiletries , slippers to mention but few . Tents have sitting areas and terraces overlooking the breathtaking views of the wilderness, wildlife roaming around the tents and surrounding area. There is fireplace at the lodge where guests relax in the evenings as they enjoy the sunset and share experiences about the safaris not only that it also provides warmth during cold evenings. Rooms are well equipped with comfortable clean and washed beddings with queen sized bed. The villa offers single beds for individuals ,double/ twin for sharing and triple and family rooming options with different cost ranging from 200$ per night and above and in High season the rate goes slightly high than in Low season.
Murchison bush lodge offers more services and facilities which include;
A restaurant in the main building that serves meals both continental and African- inspired meals that meet guests’ appetite. They offer Buffet breakfast facing the Park, picnic lunch and dinner served by well trained, friendly and organized staff. You can have meals in the place of your choice either in the dining area or in the bush (bush breakfast and diners) while enjoying the stars in the sky in the night.
A well -stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax either in the garden and sip the drink of your choice while overlooking the stunning view over The Nile, Murchison Falls National park , wildlife roaming around the camp especially ,antelopes ,Uganda kobs, zebras , buffaloes etc.
Services; Airport pickups and drop-offs are offered, massage services are offered, free parking space available, Laundry and house- keeping services are offered, car rentals are offered.
WIFI internet available that will keep you connected and enabling you/ visitor s to keep in touch with their families and friends,
Activities to do while at the village; Game drive since the park has wide range of animals like Elephants, zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, antelopes, impalas etc , Birding /bird watching since the park has abundant bird species, you can be able to see most of animals while on a Boat cruise at River Nile, nature walks in the park, visiting local village especially the karamajong .
Murchison falls national park is the famous largest, oldest most visited park situated in the north eastern parts of Uganda in Amuru It was formally called Kabalega national park. The park stands on the shores of lake Albert home of scarce shoebills stork occupying the total area of 3,840Km squared .The park contains over 78 species of mammals including the Big five animals like; Rhinos, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, antelopes, Impalas, zebras and over 450 bird species like ; water birds, savannah birds, Albertline endemic birds etc. The park has different accommodations like; Budget , mid- range and luxury accommodations that are convenient and friendly to guests visiting the park. There are different activities to do while in the park include; Game drive ,you spot different mammal species since the park has more animals, Boat cruise/Launch cruise along the Nile that gives the exciting panoramic view of the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls and enables guests to spot different aquatic animals like Hippos ,Crocodiles at the river banks , water birds etc , Hiking on the top of the falls, Hot air ballooning in the park , chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest , Bird watching /Birding at the delta since the park has many bird species , Nature and forest walks in budongo forest , community visits to the local villages that encourages cultural experience mention but a few.
