The main view from the restaurant and bar of Murchison River Lodge overlooking the River Nile towards Murchison Falls National Park with a steel hippo in the foreground

By The River Nile

By The River Nile

Welcome to Murchison River Lodge

Drone close-up of the River Nile crashing through the gap of Murchison Falls with rainbow overhead.

Wild Natural Beauty

Wild Natural Beauty

Located near Murchison Falls

Team member Patrick preparing tables for lunch in our restaurant.

Professional Hospitality

Professional Hospitality

Friendly service in a relaxed setting

Interior of en-suite Thatched Safari Tent with a double bed, showcasing neatly arranged pillows and rolled towels. The view through the open door reveals a picturesque outdoor setting.

Comfortable & Private

Comfortable & Private

Accommodation options for all guests

Disconnect to reconnect in Uganda

Your off-grid retreat by the River Nile

With sweeping views across the River Nile and Murchison Falls National Park, eco-friendly Murchison River Lodge is the perfect safari getaway for groups, couples and families.

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En-suite Thatched Safari Tent with veranda positioned in the lodge grounds
Welcoming Reception Team at Murchison River lodge
Family enjoying the restaurant with steel hippo in the background
Lodge pool view and terrace
Guests enjoying dinner in the lodge restaurant at night

Relaxing accommodation

Explore our mid-range accommodation to choose the right one for your stay.

Interior of a thatched cottage with two single beds and a fan, featuring a comfortable design.Exterior of a Thatched Cottage, showcasing the veranda with a sofa and hammock, and surrounded by lush greenery.

Thatched Cottages

Open plan en-suite cottages with a mezzanine floor.

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From $165 per person
Thatched Safari Tent including the outside veranda with chairs offering a view of the bush and surrounding grounds Drone view of Murchison River Lodge grounds including the Thatched Safari Tents located in the bush.

Thatched Safari Tents

Spacious en-suite Thatched Safari Tents located within the bush.

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From $130 per person
Outside veranda of Thatched River Tent with River Nile view. Interior of a Thatched River Tent, showcasing the beds and soft furnishings.

Thatched River Tents

En-suite Thatched River Tents with a River Nile view.

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From $130 per person
Comfortable Camping Tent located in the campsite areaComfortable Camping Tent with door open.

Comfortable Camping Tents

Comfortable Camping Tent

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From $75 per person

Our guest reviews

This is one of my favorite places in all of Uganda. The staff are kind and helpful, the food is great, and the management always goes out of their way to help...

Brook

Tripadvisor review

This was the highlight of our trip. We went as a family of 10, and stayed in 3 safari tents and a cottage. Such a beautiful place with great attention to detail...

Jacqueline

Tripadvisor review

Great location for MFNP. Fabulous sunset terrace for gin! Well appointed tents. Nice pool - great to recover from a game drive. Good food, attentive and friendly staff...

Fiz

Tripadvisor review

By the side of the Victoria Nile and north facing, plenty of shade, a lovely pool with honesty bar and views to the river, hippos wallowing, elephants drinking and playing...

Ant

Tripadvisor review

This place continues to be a refuge for our family. Our extended family came in from abroad and we wanted them to see the natural beauty of Uganda...

Traveler

Tripadvisor review
Reviews from TripAdvisor cover our lodge experience as a whole, not just a specific room type.
4.6
Excellent
500+ reviews on Tripadvisor