Only 5 minutes from the new Nile Bridge, Bamboo Village Safari Lodge is the first of its kind in the East African region, with unique bamboo architecture that will blow your mind. In addition the lodge provides seclusion and comfort to visitors of Murchison Falls National Park.
This accommodation facility sits on 20 acres of stunning savannah, just outside Mubaku Gate on the southern banks of the Nile River. It offers simple, clean, and homestyle service with friendly staff who pay attention to detail.
With its incredible location, guests can easily access the Park for safari game drives, enjoy boat rides to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, undertake birding, or simply relax in the comfort of the bamboo rooms while taking in views of the sunset.
Everything about Bamboo Village Safari Lodge is exceptional – right from the love for sharing as well as preserving the country’s unspoiled natural beauty. Its sustainability concept that tries to redefine what guests expect from accommodation facilities within Murchison Falls National Park is also superb.
While staying here, guests are guaranteed of relishing the breathtaking savannah in a handmade and eco-friendly comfort as well as convenience.
Bamboo Village Safari Lodge rooms and amenities
The 8 rooms here are airy, clean, and self-contained with stupendous bamboo floors, private balconies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with cold/hot running water. There are large beds, workspace with chairs and a table, an en-suite bathroom (with a shower, flushing toilet, sandals, a sink, clean white towels and complimentary toiletries), hardwood beds with cozy mattresses, mosquito nets, and clean linen, to mention but a few.
Other facilities/services to be enjoyed
Campfires are normally organized for Bamboo Village Safari Lodge guests to share their stories and safari experiences with friends or family while sipping drinks or enjoying snacks. This is one of the most exciting ways to end your eventful day.
The cozy lounge area is for relaxing and rejuvenating after a day of exploring the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park.
The main restaurant area is where meals are served, and also contains the bar.
Would you like to have a clear view of Murchison Falls National Park and its surrounding area? You can take advantage of the elevated observation platform.
Activities to undertake while staying at Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
The 3,840-square-kilometer Murchison Falls National Park is known for its breathtaking natural features that include the Murchison and Uhuru Falls. There are different ecosystems that shelter the 76 mammal species and over 500 bird species.
In just a few minutes’ drive from the park gate, guests are able to enjoy a wide range of activities that include safari game drives – where you can expect to see cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, elephants, Uganda Kobs, lions, Defassa waterbucks, leopards, and Jackson’s hartebeests among others. Don’t miss guided bush walks, hot air balloon tours, drive to the top of the falls, boat cruises to the bottom of the falls or along the Nile-Delta, birding, cultural encounters, and others.
Besides Bamboo Village Safari Lodge, other accommodations in Murchison Falls National Park that are worth visiting and experiencing include Sambiya River Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Baker’s Lodge, Twiga Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison, Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, and many others.
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