Savannah Murchison Lodge

Savannah Murchison Lodge is a mid-range accommodation found in Mubaku Village, close to Mubaku / Tangi gate the Southern gate of Murchison national park Uganda. The lodge is outside the park, just 3 km away, offering the stunning views of Nile River and serene landscape, making it an ideal place for safaris in Uganda

How to get there:

It takes about 5-6 hours’ drive from Kampala city center to the lodge/park and 40 minutes flight from Entebbe International airport to the close airstrip, then a few minutes to be transferred to the lodge.

About the lodge

Savannah Murchison lodge contains over 8 spacious and comfortable tents with the view of the nile river reflecting African traditional building style with comfort.

Cottages are well decorated, elevated off the ground, and furnished with private en suite facilities with clean Flushing toilets , hot and cold showers, solar energy available, wooden chairs and tables, mosquito nets, complimentary bottled water, ironing service, free toiletries , slippers to mention but a few.

Cottages have sitting areas and terraces overlooking the breathtaking views of the Nile River, wildlife roaming around the lodge and surrounding area.

There is a fireplace at the lodge where guests relax in the evenings as they enjoy the sunset and share experiences about the safaris not only that, but it also provides warmth during cold evenings.

Rooms are well equipped with comfortable clean and washed bedding with queen-sized beds, varying in single beds for individuals and double/twin for sharing, as well as family rooms.

Service and facilities, which include

A restaurant in the main building that serves both continental and African-inspired meals that meet guests’ appetites. 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 breakfasts and dinners), while enjoying the stars in the sky at night.

A well-stocked bar with a variety of drinks, local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax either in the garden or sip the drink of your choice while overlooking the stunning view over The Nile, Murchison park , wildlife roaming around the camp, especially antelopes, Uganda kobs, zebras, buffaloes, etc.

Services; Airport pickups and drop-offs are offered, free parking space available, Laundry and housekeeping services are offered.

WIFI internet available that will keep you connected and enable you/visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.

Activities to do while at the village: Game drive since the park has a 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 the animals while on a Boat cruise on the River Nile; nature walks in the park; and visiting local villages, especially the karamajong .

About the park

Murchison falls national park is the famous largest, oldest, and most visited park situated in the northeastern parts of Uganda in Amuru. It was formerly called Kabalega national park. The park stands on the shores. The park stands on the shores of lake Albert home of scarce shoebills stork occupying the total area of 3,840 km 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, Albertine endemic birds, etc.

The park has different accommodations in Budget, mid- range and luxury that are convenient and friendly to guests visiting the park. There are different activities to do while in the park, including

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 riverbanks, water birds, etc.
Hiking on the top of the falls,
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 encourage cultural experiences are but a few.