You will be captivated by the unique charm of Kabalega Wilderness Lodge as well as its stunning views of the surrounding Murchison Falls National Park.
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge will impress you with its unique charm and breathtaking views of the surrounding Murchison Falls National Park and the Bunyoro region.
The Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, which was named after Omukama (King) Chwa II Kabalega, a former king of the Bunyoro kingdom, consists of private safari cabins dispersed across 7 acres of thorny undergrowth next to the rushing waters of the mighty River Nile.
Omukama Kabalega ruled Bunyoro kingdom in Uganda from 1870 to 1899. The lodge was built as a tribute to the great King, the Bunyoro people and their culture.
All lodge structures are comprised of an architectural balance of mud and wood, and the roof is thatched with grass hand-harvested from the rolling plains surrounding the lodges.
The walls are plastered with a contemporary take on traditional African mud and wattle. Kabalega Safari Lodge is tastefully adorned with rustic safari furniture and fixtures handcrafted from locally sourced, natural materials.
The open design of the cabins and dining area provides you with a sense of oneness with nature and uninterrupted views of the lodge’s magnificent and wild surroundings, ensuring that your unique safari experience continues even while you are inside.
Accommodation at Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Kabalega Wilderness Lodge has two different cabin layouts to ensure that every kind of traveller can enjoy their stay in the wilderness. The safari cabins include:
Deluxe Safari Cabins
These are tucked away in the bush but are perfectly positioned to provide a spectacular view of the African sunset and the River Nile.
The deluxe safari cabins have open-plan private en-suite facilities with his and hers basins, a bathtub with a river view, a private toilet, and a walk-in rain shower.
These cabins are furnished with a double bed or two single beds, as well as an eclectic assortment of furniture and design styles. After a long day of safari driving, you can relax in the comfortable lounge chairs on the private deck.
Single safari cabins
The single Safari Cabin is made to feel like a private oasis, away from the crowds but still convenient, where you can enjoy quiet time without feeling isolated.
It has a private timber decked balcony with loungers so that you can watch the tropical sun glistening off the surface of the majestic River Nile without interruption. There is a sink, toilet, and tub in this bathroom.
In addition to the cabins, there are two comfortable and low-cost rooms available in the main building.
Due to the location of Kabalega Wilderness Lodge in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area, there is a high probability of finding wildlife, especially hippos, moving around in the lodge compound.
Some birds and monkeys are also permanent residents of the lodge.
Pricing
| Type of room | Number of occupants | Rate per night (USD) | Description | |
| Bed & Breakfast | Full board | |||
| Single cabin | 1 | 150 | 199 | 1pax max. No extra guests. |
| Deluxe cabin | 2 | 250 | 299 | Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids |
| Extra-person | 1 | 100 | 139 | 1pax max. Details below |
| Tour guide | 1 | 100 | 100 | Tour guide charge. 1 tour guide per group. See further explanation below. |
Each additional guest will be charged the applicable extra-person rate. Children under the age of six who share a room with their parents, up to a maximum of two, will not be charged extra.
Nevertheless, meals will be billed separately. Children aged 7 and older are subject to an extra person fee.
The hotel has an 11:30 a.m. check-in time and an 11:00 a.m. checkout time. The following fees are applied for a late checkout:
Extra time of 2 hours is charged at 25% of the original room rate, and extra 4 hours are charged at 50% of the room rate. After 4 hours of extra time, the late checkout charge is 100% of the room rate.
Meals/Dining
Dine in style at the lodge’s restaurant, located on the riverbank’s highest point and designed to maximise your view of the Nile and the park’s rolling grasslands.
On the menu, you’ll find dishes from around the world and across Africa, all prepared with the finest ingredients and drawing inspiration from both classic and innovative cooking techniques.
After a long day of safari exploring, relax with a drink on the sun-downer deck, which overlooks Murchison Falls National Park and is perfectly positioned to capture the sun as it dips below the horizon and casts its golden light across the park’s enchanting and wild landscapes.
For dinner, you can enjoy your meal around the warm open campfire as you gaze at the stars. The dining area also includes a bush bar located on the edge of an escarpment with breathtaking views of the River Nile.
If you want to get the most out of your safari, have breakfast on the river deck and watch the elephants and hippos frolic in the water as the sun rises.
Services/Amenities at Kabalega Wilderness lodge
- Top-notch bathroom accessories
- Luggage rack
- Free access to WiFi
- 24-hour electricity with an inverter
- Solar-powered hot water geyser
- Plugs where electric devices can be charged (220V)
- Laundry services
- Private balcony with table and seating
- Rooms with private bathrooms, including a shower and a toilet, are included.
- Four poster beds and a mosquito net.
Activities at Kabalega wilderness lodge
As Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is close to the centre of Murchison Falls National Park, guests can choose from a variety of activities that are all easily accessible from the lodge.
A game drive in the early morning or a cruise down the Nile is always an excellent option for wildlife viewing.
You can go fishing for Nile perch, hike to the top of the falls, or spend the day trekking in the Budongo Forest Reserve to see chimpanzees if you wish to do something a bit more unusual.
How to get to Kabalega Wilderness lodge
By Road
Drive 301 km from Kampala to Masindi town via the Kampala-Gulu highway and Masindi-Hoima road.
The main route from Masindi, which is 6 km away enters Murchison Falls National Park via the Kichumbanyobo Gate, 82 kilometres from the Park headquarters/Mubaku Gate.
As you head in the direction of Buliisa, the Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is 2km from this gate.
The Masindi Buliisa road cuts through the Budongo Central Forest Reserve and runs about 130 kilometres from Masindi to the headquarters of Murchison Falls National Park through the Bugungu Gate.
This is an alternate, longer and more scenic route. From the park headquarters, the Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is just 2 kilometres away via the Mubaku Gate.
You can also get to Kabalega Wilderness Lodge through the Northern Gates of Chobe, Wankwar, and Tangi of Murchison Falls National Park. The Kampala-Pakwach Road crosses the Nile at the Karuma Falls Bridge, which is 260 km from Kampala.
Once you’re in the park, you can head toward the Mubaku Gate, from which Kabalega Wilderness Lodge is only 2 kilometres away.
By air
From either Entebbe International Airport or the Kajjansi airfield off the Entebbe-Kampala highway, a chartered aircraft can take you directly to Kabalega Wilderness Lodge.
There are four airfields in the area of Kabalega Wilderness Lodge: Masindi, Chobe, Pakuba, and Bugungu. The lodge offers the following vehicle transfers from the following airfields:
- $80 for one trip from Bugungu Airfield. 4–6 people with their bags.
- $100 for one trip from Pakuba/Chobe Airstrip. 4–6 people with their bags. This includes ferry crossing fees.
- $150 for one trip from Masindi Airstrip. 4–6 people with their bags.
Reservations
Reservations are only accepted in writing, on paper or via email.
A 10% deposit is required for reservations made more than 45 days before arrival.
This deposit cannot be refunded.
Reservations made less than 45 days before arrival are required to be paid in full at the time of booking.
Prices are displayed in U.S. dollars, and the lodge administration team reserves the right to alter them at any time without prior notice.
The accepted methods of payment are bank transfer and cash. Please note that international bank transfer payments incur a 5% service fee. If you decide to cancel your booking, cancellation fees may apply.
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