Check our list of popular midrange lodges in Murchison Falls National Park for your affordable and comfortable stay in northwestern Uganda. Popular for being Uganda’s oldest and largest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park is an exhilarating safari destination, complete with over 80 mammal species, about 500 bird species, stunning Murchison waterfalls, and some of the most thrilling adventures in any Park. It is a wonderful place to take a safari.  Are you looking for midrange lodges options in/around Murchison Falls National Park? Look no further because our ultimate guide for the places where you simply walk out of your room and see the sunrise over the Park, or those where you will have to drive a few minutes from the Lodge to the Park.

Sambiya River Lodge

You can’t talk of midrange Lodges in Murchison Falls National Park without mentioning Sambiya River Lodge, an Eco lodge whose outstanding charm is in the ambiance of intimacy provided to visitors and being surrounded by beautiful trees. The Lodge is only 15 minutes’ drive from the top of the Murchison Falls and provides accommodation in its 24 cottages that were beautifully designed as individual (10 twin/double with en-suite bathroom and private veranda) or Family Cottages (7 featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a private veranda facing the dense verdant Sambiya Forest).

Each of the cottages comes with an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, screened doors and windows, fans, and a private veranda for unwinding and enjoying the stunning views of the natural surroundings.

The Sambiya River lodge has a stunning watering hole adjacent to the main Lodge building, hence making it possible for guests to sip wine or dine while enjoying sights of visiting animals or the nearby forest. Its stunning swimming pool provides a perfect break from hot afternoons. There’s also an indoor and outdoor child play area with committed caretakers to keep the youngsters entertained while parents enjoy their activities. Other amenities include the large lounge with comfortable couches and a TV, an airy restaurant with outside terrace overlooking the watering hole, a Bistro seating Bar with views of the swimming pool and zipline, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a spectacular canopy walkway, a zipline, and many others.

Pakuba Safari Lodge

While Pakuba Safari Lodge is a midrange Lodge, it provides guests an exclusive luxurious African safari experience with a goal of making them feel the warm embrace of the natural wilderness and sampling the comforts and pleasures of fine dining.

Each of Pakuba Safari Lodge’s 46 rooms is beautifully built on a raised floor and comes with a spacious en-suite bathroom (hot/cold water and flushing toilet), a private balcony, and large siding windows that provide breathtaking views of the River or the National Park, a large bed/s with fine linens, and a seating area with comfortable chairs and table.

Murchison Falls Bamboo Village

Sitting on 20 acres of stunning savannah just a few hundred meters from Mubaku Gate of Murchison Falls National Park is Murchison Falls Bamboo Village with the first-ever Bamboo structure in the East African region. Each of its 14 rooms is fully self-contained with a private balcony, a private bathroom with hot and cold water, and guests are provided home-style service with friendly and attentive staff.

The deluxe rooms here come with super King-size beds and luxurious bamboo floors, hence providing clients a new way of relishing the stunning savannah in handmade, eco-friendly comfort and convenience. There’s a fully-stocked bar and restaurant with incredible views, a swimming pool with a poolside lounge, and the option of enjoying campfires in the evenings.

Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is where African nature meets typical Italian hospitality, describing an Italian Family’s passion for Africa to meet the spirit of adventure in the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park. This Eco-friendly Camp offers an authentic Ugandan safari experience enriched with heartfelt hospitality and a touch of Italian charm.

Staying at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp isn’t just about tasting authentic Italian hospitality and being treated like family, but rather an opportunity to indulge in the exquisite culinary offerings, crafted with passion and care. Since opening its doors in 2012, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp has been providing comfort, adventure, and showing commitment to preserving the natural environment.

This bush-themed Lodge features 10 rooms with grass-thatched roofs, handcrafted furniture, and natural foundations that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings and represent a typical African building culture. Each one comes with a spacious veranda with chairs, a comfortable bed/s with mosquito net/s, a fan, and beautiful surroundings.

Fort Murchison Lodge

Fort Murchison Lodge sits along the pristine Eastern Banks of the Albert Nile in the former Aswa Lolim Game Reserve, just outside the northern border of the Park. It revokes the idea of a well-maintained secluded outpost from the period when Arab traders camped out on African hinterlands and Explorers undertook journeys to search for the source of the Nile River.

The Lodge sits in the perfect location, inspired by its rich historical background with a huge tower, earth-colored walls, and a blend of Swahili touch. It features 12 en-suite rooms, each featuring a spacious bedroom area with cozy beds, a private balcony with a comfortable sofa, a private bathroom with countersunk basins and showers (hot water from solar heating), a writing desk and chair.

Guests looking to enjoy a personal encounter with nature can stay in the non-self-contained Tents that are beautifully furnished with 2 single beds with mosquito nets. The Tents are placed under a grass-thatched roof and come with a bedside table and power outlet, in addition to sharing a communal ablution block with flushing toilets and showers.

Aside from rooms, Fort Murchison Lodge’s rooftop terrace is ideal for enjoying sundowner experiences while taking in views of the Albert Nile. The restaurant has a unique Swahili décor with drawings from the first Explorers’ expeditions. There’s also a swimming pool at the Lodge.

Nile Breeze Bamboo Village

Nile Breeze Bamboo Village has been in existence since 2023 and represents the passion of a group of travelers who yearned to share their love for the Pearl of Africa and its natural beauty. The solar-powered Lodge is surrounded by verdant vegetation and is known for its low carbon footprint.

Nile Breeze Bamboo Village guests are accommodated in 10 spacious self-contained cottages equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms (with hot water), and mosquito nets.

Other facilities provided to Nile Breeze Bamboo Village guests include the swimming pool, the restaurant, and the Bar where guests can enjoy mouth-watering meals while enjoying views of the Nile River, the conference Halls, and a spa/massage area where guests are guaranteed to relax their minds and enrich their hearts and souls.

Other midrange Lodges used by Murchison Falls National Park visitors include Tilenga Safari Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, and many others.