Twiga Safari Lodge is a mid-range safari lodge located on the southern bank of River Nile in Mubaako, Paraa, directly opposite Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. The lodge is approximately 350km from Kampala and is a 5-minute drive from the Paraa ferry crossing, providing easy access to game drives and boat safaris.
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Twiga Safari Lodge is accessible by road from Kampala, journey of approximately 300-350km that typically takes 5 to 6 hours. The route is primarily paved until reaching the park boundaries, after which it transitions to murrum (dirt) road. This is the most direct, secure, and popular asphalt-to-dirt highway route:
Kampala to Masindi Town: Depart Kampala heading north along the fully paved Kampala–Gulu Highway. Turn left at the Kafu Bridge junction and drive 45 km into Masindi Town to top up on fuel and food supplies.
Masindi to the Park Entrance: From Masindi, take the unpaved murram (dirt) road heading north for 24 km to enter Murchison Falls National Park through the Kichumbanyobo Gate.
The Southern Forest Drive: Drive north for about 60 km (~1.5 hours) on the main graded dirt road cutting straight through the Kaniyo Pabidi and Budongo Forest sectors.
Arriving at Mubaako-Paraa: Keep driving straight toward the Paraa area. Right before reaching the actual Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) riverbank ferry landing, look for the signage for the Mubaako village area. Twiga Safari Lodge is located right along this southern riverfront track.
Accessing Twiga Safari Lodge by air reduces your travel time to a 1-hour domestic scheduled flight, replacing a 5-to-6-hour road journey. Flights depart from hubs in southern Uganda and land on airstrips inside Murchison Falls National Park.
Because Twiga Safari Lodge sits on the southern bank of the River Nile, choosing your landing airstrip determines your final transfer logistics.
Primary arrivals.
Bugungu Airstrip (Most Convenient): Located on the southern bank of the Nile. This is the most seamless landing option for Twiga Safari Lodge. A pre-arranged safari vehicle will pick you up from the runway for a quick, direct 30-to-40-minute drive straight to the lodge without needing a river ferry crossing.
Pakuba Airfield (Alternative): Located on the northern bank of the River Nile. If your domestic flight lands here, your 45-minute vehicle transfer to the lodge must include crossing the river via the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) vehicle ferry to reach the southern bank.
All accommodation units are slightly elevated to maximize views of the Nile and surrounding wilderness.
Single rooms: Designed for solo travelers, featuring a double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Double/Twin Rooms: Suitable for two guests, equipped with either one double bed or two twin beds.
Triple Rooms: Spacious units that can accommodate up to three guests.
En-suite Bathrooms: Each cottage includes a private bathroom with toilets and solar-powered showers.
Private Balconies: Large veranda with outdoor furniture, including hanging chairs in some units, providing a vantage point for spotting wildlife like hippos, monkeys and birds.
Interiors: Rooms are furnished with four-poster bed frames, mosquito netting, good- quality linens, and clothes rack.
Connectivity: Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in the public bar and restaurant areas, though typically not inside the individual cottages.
Power: Units include USB charging ports, but standard three-pin electricity plugs may not be available within the rooms themselves.
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While staying at Twiga Safari Lodge, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at Twiga Safari Lodge.
Game Drives: Guided 4×4 safaris are conducted in the northern bank’s savannah plains to spot the ‘Big Four’ (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo), alongside giraffes, hyenas, and various antelopes. Night game drives are also available to see nocturnal species like genets and civets.
Nile Boat Cruises: Two main routes are available from the nearby Paraa jetty.
Bottom of the Falls: A 3-hour trip to witness the Nile squeezing through a 7-meter gorge.
Albert Nile Delta: A downstream cruise perfect for spotting the rare Shoebill stork and other water birds.
Top of the Falls Hike: Often combined with a boat cruise, this guided trek leads to the summit of the Murchison Falls for a thunderous, close-up view of the water.
Chimpanzee Trekking: Conducted in the nearby Budongo Forest, home to over 600 chimpanzees. Standard treks last about 3 hours, while full-day habituation experiences are also available.
Bird watching: The area boasts over 450 recorded bird species. Birding can be done during game drives, boat cruises, or specific nature walks in the lodge’s grounds and the park.
Sport Fishing: Catching and releasing fishing for Nile Perch and catfish are popular at the base of the falls or in downstream pools.
Cultural tours: Guided visits to a nearby local villages allow guests to learn about traditional Ugandan customs, crafts, and dances.
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