Murchison Falls National Park is located in the northwestern part of Uganda. The park is home to the world’s strongest waterfalls, sometimes called the Devil’s Cauldron, and over 400 species of birds.
Murchison Falls National Park is divided by the world’s longest river, the Nile, which starts in central Uganda in Jinja town, flows through over nine countries, and ends in the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. The park is also less crowded compared to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Murchison Falls is the largest national park in Uganda and is home to the Big Five if you visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the Kampala-Gulu highway. There are many tourist activities to enjoy at Murchison, such as game drives, guided nature walks, fishing, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, cultural tours, and more.
Best Mid-range Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park
Below are some of the top best mid-range accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park.
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
As the name suggests, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is located in Murchison Falls National Park and offers amazing views of the Nile River. The rooms are well-furnished with comfortable beds. There is a campfire area where you can relax after a game drive or boat cruise in the park.
Fort Murchison Safari Lodge
Fort Murchison Safari Lodge is part of Uganda Nature Lodges and is located at the former Aswa-Lolim Game Reserve in the northern part of Murchison Falls. The lodge offers great views of the Albert Nile and the park.
Fort Murchison Safari Lodge is a historic lodge, as the name “fort” dates back to Arabian times in Africa. The lodge has 12 well-furnished en-suite rooms and thatched tents. The kitchen serves friendly meals with an à la carte menu and more.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Pakuba Safari Lodge is one of the oldest lodges in Murchison Falls National Park, near the old ruins of Idi Amin’s lodge, which is now a chilling spot for giraffes. The lodge offers amazing views of the Albertine Rift Valley and the Albert Nile. It is also near the Tangi Gate of the park, where you can start your game drive.
Pakuba Safari Lodge has 46 spacious rooms decorated with African-style interior design. Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge. The kitchen serves continental meals, and there is a well-stocked bar with both soft and alcoholic drinks.
Other great mid-range accommodation facilities in Murchison Falls National Park include Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, Sambiya River Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge and Murchison River Camp among many more.