Accommodation is the single biggest factor in what your Murchison Falls safari actually costs — more than trip length, more than which activities you choose. This page compares real lodges side by side, so you can see exactly what changes as you move up or down in price, not just browse a list.
| Lodge | Tier | Bank / Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraa Safari Lodge | Luxury | North bank, inside park | Iconic, historic, closest to boat cruise jetty |
| Chobe Safari Lodge | Luxury | North bank, near Karuma | Families, honeymoons, widest room range |
| Nile Safari Lodge | Luxury / Eco | South bank, near delta | Privacy, shoebill access, eco-conscious travellers |
| Kulu Ora Lodge | Luxury (2026) | Remote low-impact zone | Maximum exclusivity, conservation-first |
| Papa's Camp | Luxury | South bank, private concession | 5-tent camp, strong lion sightings |
| Twiga Safari Lodge | Luxury | South bank, near Paraa | Short transfers to core activities |
| Wild Palace Safari Lodge | Luxury | Albert Nile, near Pakwach | Small, private, northwestern access |
| Pakuba Safari Lodge | Upper Mid-Range | North bank, near Tangi Gate | Families, northern game tracks, fly-in access |
| Sambiya River Lodge | Upper Mid-Range | South bank, central park | Best all-round base, close to falls and Budongo |
| Red Chilli Rest Camp | Budget | South bank, at Paraa | Backpackers, campers, tightest budgets |
Rates vary by season and room category — see each lodge's page and the Safari Cost Guide for realistic per-trip pricing rather than per-night rack rates.
All 35 properties are now documented. Full pages exist for every lodge across seven categories:
| Category | Count | Overview page |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury (★★★★★) | 7 | Luxury Lodges → |
| Upper Mid-Range (★★★★☆) | 14 | Upper Mid-Range Lodges → |
| Budget (★★★☆☆) | 5 | Budget Lodges & Camps → |
| Forest & Nature (Budongo) | 3 | Forest & Nature Lodges → |
| Masindi Hotels & Stopovers | 5 | Masindi Hotels → |
| Campsites & Adventure | 3 | Campsites → |
Want to be as close as possible to the boat cruise and falls? Paraa Safari Lodge and Red Chilli Rest Camp both sit right at Paraa, minutes from the jetty.
Travelling with family or in a group? Chobe and Pakuba both offer dedicated family suites and more room categories to mix group sizes.
Prioritising birding, especially the shoebill? Nile Safari Lodge's location near the delta gives it a real edge for this specifically.
On a tight budget but still want to be inside the park? Red Chilli Rest Camp is the only true budget option actually located inside Murchison Falls, rather than outside the gates.
Want easy access to both the falls and Budongo chimp trekking? Sambiya River Lodge splits the difference well — 20 minutes from the top of the falls, under an hour to Budongo.
Luxury Lodges → · Mid-Range Lodges → · Budget Lodges & Camps →
Is it better to stay on the north bank or south bank? The north bank puts you closer to the richest game-viewing savanna, which matters if game drives are your priority. The south bank (Paraa, Sambiya, Nile Safari Lodge) tends to suit travellers prioritising the boat cruise, birding, or a quieter, more remote feel.
Do I need to book lodges separately from my safari package? No — lodge accommodation is normally built into your itinerary and booked by your tour operator as part of the overall package, not arranged independently.
