MURCHISON RIVER LODGE
Murchison River Lodge is situated directly on the southern bank of the River Nile overlooking Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls. From the vantage point of the lodge bar and restaurant you are treated to panoramic views of the park and the infamous River Nile as it flows downstream between papyrus islands and pods of hippos.
Although completely off grid, the concept and design of Murchison River Lodge encourages gentle engagement with nature without compromising on comfort – something we sought from the very beginning. Highlights of the lodge include mid-range accommodation options, attentive staff, swimming pool, pool lounge, home-made meals, WIFI area, nature walk, well stocked bar and play areas for children.
Sustainable conservation combined with the empowerment of the local community is something Murchison River Lodge has, in recent years, spent time focusing on. We offer staff training programs, host a women’s group, work closely with the Ugandan Wildlife Authority and the Ugandan Conservation Foundation and promote local businesses. Never has it been more important to be aware of our impact on the world than now.
Accommodation options at Murchison River lodge
>Thatched Cottages
>Thatched Safari Tents
>River Tents
>Comfortable Camping Tents
How To Get to Murchison River Lodge
Murchison River Lodge takes 5-6hours (305 km) drive from Kampala via Masindi, Kichumbanyobo Gate, and Mubako Gate through the park.
The short route through the park takes approximately 2hrs and is 85kms.
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).
After 3kms turn left at the UWA Murchison Falls National Park sign. Continue on the road for 13kms until you reach Kichumbanyobo gate.
Follow the road straight for 65kms until you arrive at a left-hand turn signed NATIONAL PARK headquarters plus Murchison River Lodge.
Take this route and continue for 4kms (through the ranger’s village) until you reach Mubako gate (you will be asked to show your entry receipt). Follow this road for 1.5kms until you see the Murchison River Lodge sign on your right-hand side.
The longer route via Lake Albert shoreline and Bulisa town takes approximately 4hrs.
From Kampala drive north to Masindi. Drive through Masindi town and follow the road straight for approximately 1.5kms. At the junction take the right turn signed KINYARA SUGAR.
Stay on this road for 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 (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.
After 10kms you arrive in Ngwedo town which has a very obvious phone mast landmark. At the phone mast turn left, following the sign for Murchison River Lodge. After a further 6kms you will approach a T junction, follow the Murchison River Lodge sign right. Drive for 2kms and turn left at the signed junction. Follow the road for 4kms through Mubako village and 1km after you have exited the village turn right at the cross roads. Murchison River Lodge is 500m on the left.