In the north-western region of Uganda, Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is located six kilometers from Tangi gate to Murchison Falls National Park.
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is an exclusive safari camp located 6 km from the Tangi gate of Murchison Falls National Park in the north-western region of Uganda.
The name “Bwana Tembo” is derived from the Kiswahili language and means “Sir Elephant” or “Master Elephant”. Various herds of elephants visited the location during construction, leading to the camp’s naming after these roving four-legged gentle giants.
Until now, these majestic animals have primarily visited the premises at night and departed early in the morning.
The lodge offers breath-taking views of the great park, with a variety of birds frequently spotted on the camp’s premises. Bwana safari camp is renowned for its mouth-watering Italian cuisine that leaves tourists wanting more.
The camp offers services of the highest quality at moderate prices. Bwana Tembo is completely eco-friendly, with solar power systems ensuring that all lodgings are illuminated 24 hours a day.
The camp is managed by two friendly Italian-Ugandan brothers and features six self-contained cottages and four spacious, elevated safari tents. The staff are friendly and often share their park experiences with guests.
Accommodation at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
Bwana Tembo safari resort features cottages and safari tents erected on elevated platforms to provide magnificent views of nature.
All rooms are self-contained with en suite facilities and decorated with Italian-inspired tapestries. There is access to electricity and hot water at any time during the day and night.
Room amenities include balcony/deck, private bathroom, fan, mosquito nets, linen, safe, hot showers, smoking rooms, and daily housekeeping.
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp – Room Types
Cottage
- A simple, well-designed, and cosy room with a private bathroom.
- Hot water is always available for showering.
- Each cottage is equipped with a fan, which can be operated at the guest’s discretion.
- A huge mosquito net encircles the beds, which may be two singles or one king bed.
- In the restroom, you’ll find a large container of drinking water. The water supply has been thoroughly purified and is completely secure.
Safari Tent
- The safari tents are not ordinary tents; they are custom-made 4×4 metre tents.
- Each tent contains a private bathroom with hot water, a sink, a flush toilet, and a light.
- The safari tents are situated on a raised wooden terrace that is ideal for sundowners!
- Each tent has a thatched roof for additional sun and rain protection.
- Safe drinking water is available in the restroom in a huge container.
A 1-night stay in a cottage at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp costs US$ 67 per person, per night. Check-in time is between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm while checkout time is 10:00 am.
An extra bed can be provided in the rooms upon request. For children aged 4-12, it costs $50 per night per child. A cot can also be provided for children aged 0-3. This is a complimentary offer.
Meals/Dining at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
Being operated by Italians, the cuisine is mostly Italian. Fresh, homemade Italian food is prepared to the greatest standards and is delicious.
The best pasta and wine you could taste in Uganda are found here. All the chefs are well-trained and experienced. The restaurant also serves great regional cuisine in addition to Italian specialties.
Breakfast options include continental and à la carte. Your tea, coffee or porridge can be served with snacks or fruits.
The bar serves a variety of soft, hard, and alcoholic beverages.
Services offered by Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
- 24-hour Security
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Business Centre
- Communal Dining
- Conference Centre
- Airport Shuttle
- Chauffeur Service
- Credit Card
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room Service
- Internet Access (Complimentary)
- Laundry Service
- Daily housekeeping
- Mobile Connectivity
- Private Vehicle Available
- Restaurant and bar
- Secure Parking
Activities at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
Village Walk
Village walks can be coordinated with another organization.
Typically, the destination is a tiny village or community near Pakwach Town. This is a terrific experience for those interested in culture and observing how the local community lives.
Game drive
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp offers game viewing excursions inside Murchison Falls National Park. Half-day driving costs US$120 per vehicle while Full-day driving costs US$200 per vehicle.
Please note that the client and vehicle entry fee to the park is not included in the above prices.
You can rent a Land Rover Defender for your game drives. This vehicle has room for 11 people, with plenty of room for luggage and passengers. This is best rented by large groups during the dry season.
The camp also hires out a few Land Cruisers with retractable roofs as well. Four people can comfortably fit in there.
During the morning and afternoon, you can spot several wild animals. For example, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, elephants, bushbucks, and lions.
During night game drives, you can spot nocturnal animals, including leopards, bush babies, genets, hyenas, civets and porcupines.
Birding
Murchison Falls National Park is home to a wide variety of bird species, including the open-billed stork, red-throated bee-eater, widow bird, silver bird, Abyssinian ground hornbill, grey crowned crane, saddle-billed stork, malachite kingfisher, yellow-fronted tinker bird, giant heron, grey-headed kingfisher, and a martial eagle.
Birds can be spotted on nature walks through the savanna grasslands, on a boat cruise along the Nile and on a game drive.
You should bring binoculars, sunglasses, a hat, a birding guidebook, sturdy shoes, a pointer, plenty of water, and food for a day out in the park to watch birds.
Take a boat tour to the base of Murchison Falls
For a unique adventure, take a boat ride to the base of the falls or to the Victoria Nile delta that reaches all the way to Lake Albert. There are two distinct itineraries for boat tours. The day typically starts at 9 a.m. and the afternoon at 2 p.m.
Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs, and waterbucks are just some of the animals you might see on a boat tour.
Numerous species of waterbirds can be seen, including the African fish eagle, Abyssinian hornbill, African jacana, saddle-billed stork, dwarf kingfisher, African skimmer, and Chapin flycatcher.
Sport fishing
During your stay at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, you can enjoy a day of sport fishing in Murchison Falls National Park. Fish like the Nile Perch, Tiger Fish, Catfish, and Nile Tilapia can all be caught at the falls’ base.
The fish you catch are yours to keep as a memento of the event. Many different kinds of birds and animals, such as the Blue Quail, the Lesser Swamp Warbler, the Great Swamp Warbler, the Common Squacco, the White-headed and Black-billed Barbet, the Greenwood Hoopoe, the Blue-breasted Shining-blue Kingfisher, the Striated and Black-headed Herons, and many others, can be seen during this activity.
It’s common to spot kingfishers and other animals drinking water from the shores and banks of rivers.
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking is at its best during the dry months of June through September and December through February. The wet season is from March through May and November, but you can still enjoy the park during those months.
As a result of lower lodging costs and fewer tourists, these are the best months to view beautiful bird species.
How to get to Bwana Tembo Safari Camp
By road
Bwana Tembo Safari Camp is 345km from Kampala. To get there, take the Kampala-Gulu highway via Luweero and go past the Karuma bridge to Pakwach.
At this point, you are about 285km from Kampala. Turn left onto the Karuma-Pakwach road and continue to Bwana Tembo Road. Turn right onto Bwana Tembo Road and continue to Bwana Tembo Safari Camp.
By air
Pakuba airstrip is the nearest airstrip to Bwana Tembo Safari Camp. The airstrip works 4 times weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday).
It is a 1-hour flight from Entebbe to Pakuba airstrip. From here, it is a 50-minute drive to the camp.
Reservations
To make a reservation at Bwana Tembo Safari Camp, you can make a telephone call to the front desk team or book through the website.
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Last but not least, for the perfect Murchison Falls National Park safari experience, make sure to stay at Red Chilli Rest Camp, Pross’ Residence Motel, Kalalo Cottage Inn, Masindi Hotel, Murchison Backpackers Hostel, Nile Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Grassroots Cottages and Tours, Parkside Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Mama Washindi Lodge, Global Village Guest House, and Budongo Eco Lodge located nearby.
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