Paraa Safari Lodge sits on a hilltop in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park, with views over the park landscape and the River Nile. Book this lodge for direct access to game drives, boat cruises, and the falls themselves.
The lodge was built in 1954 and has served as a gateway to Murchison Falls National Park since then. It combines a long history with steady comfort for visitors exploring the wilderness, making it one of the longest-running lodges inside the park.
Rooms at Paraa Safari Lodge
Paraa Safari Lodge offers 54 guest rooms split between two wings on either side of the lodge grounds. Each room has a private balcony overlooking the park and the Nile. Rooms include en suite bathrooms, flush toilets, hot and cold showers, king-sized beds, hair dryers, and clothes racks. The layout gives guests a private, comfortable base after each day in the park.
Dining at Paraa Safari Lodge
The lodge has an on-site restaurant serving Ugandan and international dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on the terrace while looking out over the park and the river. The restaurant also caters to guests heading out on early morning activities, with breakfast timed around game drive and boat cruise departures.
Game Drives from Paraa Safari Lodge
Paraa Safari Lodge is a strong base for the main activities in Murchison Falls National Park. Guests can join early morning game drives, where sightings often include lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs. The lodge’s location inside the park cuts down on travel time to the game tracks.
Boat Cruise to the Falls
The lodge also gives easy access to the boat cruise along the Nile toward the base of the falls. The cruise brings guests close to the falls and shows the force of the water as it drops into the river below. Many guests pair the boat cruise with a hike to the top of the falls on the same day.
Guides on these activities share background on the history of the falls and the park, adding context to each game drive and cruise. This helps visitors connect what they see with the wider story of Murchison Falls National Park.
Evenings at the Lodge
Evenings at Paraa Safari Lodge are relaxed. Guests can unwind after a full day, share a drink at the lodge bar, and view the night sky over the park away from city lights.
Paraa Safari Lodge suits travelers who want comfort close to the main attractions of Murchison Falls National Park. Book your stay at Paraa Safari Lodge to combine game drives, a Nile boat cruise, and falls access in one location.
