Are you looking for best luxury lodges in Murchison falls national park? Murchison falls is the biggest national park in Uganda covering an area of 3893 sq.km. The park in located in the districts of Masindi, Kiryandongo, Bulisa and Nyowa in the north western Uganda. Murchison falls national park was established in 1952 and named Murchison falls national park after the Murchison falls that were inside the park by Sir Samuel baker who discovered them. The park was changed to Kabalega national park by Idi Amin who was the ruling president by then but when Idi Amin left power the park was again turned to Murchison falls national park. The park is divided into two sectors from east to west by the River Nile which is the longest river in the world with its source in Jinja and flowing north wards up to Mediterranean Sea. The park is famous for the Murchison falls that are formed when the Nile waters squeeze through a narrow 7 meter gorge and dropping the waters down 40 meters into a 50m radius water pool producing a thunderous roar.

Murchison fall national park is a home to over 451 bird species, about 76 mammal species including the big 4 game animals, 13 primate species and about 450 tree species. The park has a lot of attractions and a number of activities to do such as game drives, boat cruise, bird watching, sport fishing, nature walks, hiking to the top of the falls and chimpanzee trekking. Many visitors prefer combing Murchison falls national park and Kibale forest national park during their safari holiday in Uganda

Best luxury hotels in Murchison falls national park

Chobe safari lodge

Chobe safari lodge is one of the best luxury lodges in Murchison falls national park located alongside the river Nile overlooking the Nile waters hence giving you breathtaking views of the park. Chobe safari lodge comprises of elegant guest rooms, 4 suites, 21 luxury tents and one presidential cottage. All the rooms at Chobe safari lodge give you clear views of the river tents inclusive, they have ceiling fans, TV, private bathroom and flashing toilets. When you visit this lodge, don’t be worried about the food. The lodge has karuma restaurant which will treat your hunger with local and international dishes. They have a fully stocked bar in the lounge and also a pool side bar which serves you soft and hard drinks in comfortable sofas and modern bar seats while watching the big screen televisions connected to DSTV . Chobe safari lodge has facilities such as swimming pool, gym, spa and sauna, free Wi-Fi, parking space, airport shuttles, laundry services, gift shop, restaurant and cuisine, business Centre, conference facilities and karuma bar. The lodge organizes a number of activities for visitors such as sport fishing, game viewing, nature walks, hiking to the top of falls, birding and bush breakfast. While at Chobe safari lodge expect to see a number of different colorful bird species, animals such as buffaloes, elephants, monkeys, baboons and sometimes giraffes which normally come near the tents.

Paraa safari lodge

Paraa safari lodge is built in the Center of Murchison falls national park which is the largest national park in Uganda located in the north west of the country. Paraa lodge is one of the oldest lodges in the park opened in 1954 by the Madhvani group of companies, it is built near a point where river Nile joins into the rift valley Lake Albert giving you a clear view of the Nile River and the park flora and fauna. The lodge is managed and controlled by Marasa Africa together with other lodges in east Africa as whole. Paraa safari lodge has 30 rooms including the queen’s cottage and suites with a secret haven of style and all rooms are self-contained with private toilets, bathrooms and big balconies giving you stunning views of River Nile. Paraa safari lodge has facilities and services such as a swimming pool, restaurant and cuisine, gift shop, business center, conference facilities and a bar. Paara safari lodge organizes activities for clients among which include chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest, game viewing, birding, sport fishing, nature walks, visiting Murchison falls and guided nature walks.

Baker’s lodge

Baker’s lodge is among the best luxury lodges located in a private area in the southern sector of River Nile which bisects Murchison falls national park. The lodge is found in Murchison falls national park one of the oldest and biggest national park in Uganda. Baker’s lodge was named after Sir Samuel and his wife baker who were the first European explorers to discover Murchison falls in the park in 2005. The lodge is located in an area where you can clearly see River Nile and the park panorama while enjoying the cool breezes from the waters because the lodge is built on a raised wooden platform with a fully stocked bar having both soft and hard drinks as well as a restaurant with both local and international foods prepared by the best chefs. Baker’s lodge has rooms that are very spacious and comfortable with raised celling, supported by wooden beams and grass thatched. The rooms at baker’s lodge are large enough with private toilets, bathrooms and sofa chairs giving you stunning views of river Nile. The lodge organizes activities for the visitors such as game drives, guided nature walks, hike to the top of the falls, birding, chimpanzee trekking and sport fishing. Baker’s lodge offers services to visitors such as free Wi-Fi which keeps you connected to your family and friends, open bar, restaurant, swimming pool, airport shuttles, free parking, friendly staff and laundry services