Paraa Safari Lodge

One of Uganda's more popular parks, Murchison covers 3,840 square km and is one of the few parks in the country where you can spot Rothchild's giraffe (the only other park is Kidepo in the north). The falls were discovered in 1870 by an explorer called Sir Samuel Baker and were named after the President of the National Geographic Society, who sponsored his expedition. The park offers a variety of ways in which to see its abundant wildlife, against the stunning backdrop of the Nile. The impressive waterfall itself is one of the most significant features on the river as it heads towards the Mediterranean. The plains are dotted with exotic Borassus Palms which are a particular habitat for Ugandan Kob; you can also expect to see a parade of Elephant, Lion, Topi, Buffalo and Warthog, to name a few.

There is also an option to take a scenic launch cruise along the river, to the base of the falls. Along this 17km stretch of river are Elephant, Hippo, Buffalo, Waterbuck and an abundance of Crocs! The birdlife is also prolific, and includes the enigmatic and unique 'dinosaur bird', the Shoebill Stork. The boat trip climaxes at the foot of the falls where the river explodes through a 7 metre cleft in the rock, thundering down a drop of approximately 43 metres.

Wake up to the trumpeting of Elephants and the thundering of the mighty Nile!

Park fact: Classic film fans will recognise Murchison Falls as a backdrop to John Huston's movie, 'The African Queen', which starred Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

Late check out policy:
Flexible depending on demand.

Policy on children staying with parents:
Children are welcome!
1-2 children sharing with adults - $50 full board, per child per night.
2-3 children in a room of their own - $75 full board, per child.
These rates apply to ages 4 years inclusive to 12 years.

Cancellation Policy:

• 30% deposit in order to secure your booking
• Balance to be paid 30 days before the date of your arrival
• Any bookings made less than 30 days before your arrival date need to be made in full at the time of booking
• Any cancellations made more than 30 days before the date of your arrival will lead to a forfeit of the deposit
• 0-30 days - a cancellation fee of 100%

Other disclosures:

Rates are applicable from Jan-Dec, excluding Christmas and New Year festive seasons. During this time, a $35 supplement is incurred (per person per night for: 24th, 25th & 31st Dec & 1st Jan) $20 for children.

Rates include government taxes but exclude park entrance fees.

Payment forms:
Cash

Check in time: 10:00

Check out time: 10:00