Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest reserve at 3,840 square kilometers, lies in the northwest, where the Victoria Nile thunders through its iconic falls. Offering game drives, boat cruises, and chimp trekking, this wildlife haven provides a range of accommodations across its northern and southern sectors. From luxury lodges to budget camps, here’s where to stay near Paraa and beyond.
Luxury Lodges
For upscale comfort, Paraa Safari Lodge, perched above the Nile at Paraa, offers 54 rooms and cottages with river views, a pool, and fine dining. Nile Safari lodge, with private decks, blending elegance with wilderness.
Mid-Range Options
Mid-range stays balanced with value and charm. Murchison River Lodge, near Paraa, provides en-suite cottages and tented camps with Nile vistas. Pakuba Safari Lodge, close to Pakuba Airstrip, offers spacious rooms overlooking giraffe-dotted plains. These lodges cater to safari-goers with easy access to key activities.
Budget Choices
Budget travelers thrive here too. Red Chilli Rest Camp, near Paraa, offers bandas, safari tents, and dorms, with a lively bar and river proximity. Boomu Women’s Group bandas, south of the Nile near Budongo Forest, provide simple, community-run huts, ideal for chimp trekkers. UWA-managed campsites at Paraa or Rabongo suit self-sufficient campers with tents.
Location Tips
Stay north of the Nile at Paraa for boat cruises and game drives, or south near Budongo for forest walks. Most lodges arrange transfers from Pakuba Airstrip (1 hour from Entebbe) or pickups after the 4–5-hour drive from Kampala (305 kilometers).