Nile Safari Lodge
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Getting Here

Getting Here

Nile Safari Lodge sits on the southern bank of the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. The closest major airport is Entebbe International.

By road. The drive from Kampala is about five hours and roughly 300 km: Kampala, Masindi, Kichumbanyobo Gate, then Mubako Gate, through the park. Park fees of USD 45 per person per day apply, payable by Visa or Mobile Money. We can send a vehicle from Kampala for USD 250 per day, including fuel and driver.

By air. Daily scheduled and charter flights run from Entebbe or Kajjansi to Bugungu or Pakuba airstrips. Bugungu is a 25-minute drive from the lodge and Pakuba about 40 minutes. Flying is the easiest option for guests not used to long road journeys. There is also a helipad on site.
The helipad at Nile Safari Lodge from above

Up to 9 guests per vehicle.

RouteDistance
Lodge – Bugungu airstrip15 km
Lodge – Pakuba airstrip24 km
Lodge – Top of the Falls39 km
Lodge – Budongo Forest61 km
Lodge – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary141 km
Lodge – Kampala302 km
Lodge – Paraa landing8.1 km

Where we are

Uganda stretches from the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to the vast Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile. The lodge sits in the north-west, where the Victoria Nile crosses Murchison Falls National Park on its way to Lake Albert.

Dry season

December to March and June to August. Sunny, hot days and cooler evenings, with the best game viewing as animals gather at the river.

Rainy season

April to May and September to November. Rain is usually brief and followed by clear skies, and it stays warm.

Nile Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park. Select the map to enlarge it. Open in Google Maps

For drivers and guides

We host our guests' drivers and guides on site, in four twin rooms for up to eight people, with meals and their own facilities. Full board with Wi-Fi (no drinks) is USD 37 per person per night. Please ask about availability when you book.