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    Murchison River Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

    Mid-range
    PlnrScore 55
    Best time
    Dec–Feb
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Park fee
    $45/day
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    Murchison River Lodge is a hotel near Murchison Falls National Park.

    Why stay at Murchison River Lodge

    • 41 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Spa
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    582

    Species

    41

    Mammals

    308

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Northern Giraffe312 sightings
    • Kob307 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant237 sightings
    • Hartebeest225 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile219 sightings
    • Oribi199 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus197 sightings
    • Patas Monkey197 sightings
    • African Buffalo174 sightings
    • Common Warthog165 sightings

    Best time to stay at Murchison River Lodge

    Best months:
    January
    February
    December
    Jan
    Excellent26°C15mm
    Feb
    Excellent27°C17mm
    Mar
    Great26°C95mm
    Apr
    Good25°C144mm
    May
    Good24°C119mm
    Jun
    Great24°C78mm
    Jul
    Great24°C87mm
    Aug
    Good24°C121mm
    Sep
    Fair24°C165mm
    Oct
    Fair24°C165mm
    Nov
    Good24°C147mm
    Dec
    Great25°C27mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Bugungu Airport (HUGG)

    29 km from the park

    International airport

    Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    257 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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