Built in the 1950s, and then abandoned for half a century, Chobe Safari Lodge has been renovated to become a welcome and very comfortable retreat in the wilds of Uganda's rich and varied Murchison Falls National Park. The isolation here is complete, despite the lodge being just four hours by road from Kampala, as humans rarely ventured here in the intervening years and the wildlife has been left to thrive. The panoramic views, coupled with the sounds of the Nile's tumbling rapids, set the scene for an experience that will satisfy all your African adventure-loving dreams.
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Chobe Safari Lodge has 36 elegant guest rooms, 21 luxury tents, four suites and a Presidential Cottage, all carefully designed with balconies and terraces with magnificent sweeping views of the wilderness or the tumbling Nile. Even the three-tier swimming pool has panoramic river views. The rooms are large and comfortable, with dark wood furniture, a quiet decor and en-suite bathrooms. The service is very good.
The position on the northern bank of the Victoria Nile is frankly hard to beat. Wildlife wanders through, the river roars in the distance, and the whole setting has an untamed drama to it.
Don't miss the Victoria Nile boat cruise from Paraa. It's one of the best places on the continent to spot the shoebill stork — one of Africa's most prehistoric-looking and sought-after birds.
This is very much a lodge built around the Nile, and the wider park's headline attractions - including Murchison Falls itself - require a separate drive. It's absolutely worth it, but plan your time accordingly.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Chobe Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Chobe Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Chobe Safari Lodge start from around $330, or US$330, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Cruise the Nile, admire the powerful Murchison Falls, and wildlife-watch in this impressive park.
