Located across from Murchison Falls National Park in Mubaako Paraa, Twiga Safari Lodge is a mid-range lodge with eight secluded cottages on the banks of the Nile.
Twiga Safari Lodge is a mid-range lodge with eight secluded cottages located on the banks of the Nile in Mubaako Paraa across from Murchison Falls National Park.
The lodge is situated at the centre of all park activities, as the Paraa ferry crossing is only five minutes away by car. Therefore, guests can enjoy a boat ride, hike to the renowned Murchison Falls, go sport fishing or bird watching at the lake Albert delta, or go on game drives in the national park just across the river.
The objective of Twiga Safari Lodge is to provide guests with a pleasant lodging experience in the tranquil and soothing surroundings of Uganda’s wildlife. Guests can observe monkeys and a variety of birds roaming freely across the lodge’s grounds.
Accommodation at Twiga Safari Lodge
The design of the accommodation facilities combines elements of raised camping tents and African thatched cottages. By doing so, customers are able to have a more profound connection with the natural world.
They are able to hear and watch certain creatures while remaining safe and secure. The lodging amenities include comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, mosquito nets, satellite TV, room service, and an inclusive breakfast.
Twiga Safari Lodge Rates
For local guests, double/ twin/ triple cottage rooms cost $110 per person. This is per night for a full board experience. Single cottage rooms cost $135 per person per night.
For international guests, double/twin/triple cottage rooms cost $160 per person. This is per night for a full board experience. Single cottage rooms cost $200 per person per night.
Extra beds can be added upon request. For children aged 0-12 years, this costs US$75 per child. For individuals aged 12 and above, it costs US$150 per person to have an extra bed in a room for 1 night.
Meals/Dining
Twiga Safari Lodge operates a restaurant that serves continental cuisine and has a bar loaded with a variety of drinks. All of these come with outstanding service and a breath-taking view of the Nile.
The restaurant offers a fine dining experience with comfortable lounges as well as expert chefs who prepare continental cuisine to perfection.
Services offered by Twiga Safari Lodge
- Free packing: Free parking is possible on-site at Twiga Safari lodge.
- Bathroom amenities: toilet paper, free toiletries, towels, shower,
- Internet: Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas. This is free of charge.
- Laundry services: You can get your laundry washed and ironed by the laundry team at the lodge.
- Gym access: Twiga Safari lodge has a fully equipped gym where you can exercise at your own convenience.
- Airport pickup: You can arrange for airport pickups when planning for your stay at Twiga Safari lodge. This comes at an extra cost.
- Campfire area: At night, a campfire is often set up for guests to relax, have meals and share stories in the outdoors.
- Barbeque grill: Barbeque meat is prepared in the evenings on the barbeque grills set up in designated areas around the lodge.
- Restaurant: The restaurant serves African, American and European cuisines. Packed lunches can also be provided while going on game drives.
Activities at Twiga Safari Lodge
The lodge is only a five-minute drive from the Paraa ferry crossing, putting guests at the centre of all the park’s activities.
Therefore, visitors can go on game drives in the national park across the river, go sport fishing, and also observe birds at lake Albert delta.
Game drive
Morning, afternoon and night game drives in a 4X4 wheel drive vehicle with a pop-up roof provide clear views of wildlife species such as Jackson’s hartebeest, elephants, bushbucks, and lions.
If you’re lucky, you can see predators such as hyenas and leopards on the morning game drive before they return to their dens.
During a night game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, you can observe nocturnal species such as leopards, bush babies, genets, hyenas, civets, porcupines, lions, and many others.
Birding
Open billed stork, red-throated bee-eater, widow bird, a silver bird, Abyssinian ground hornbill, grey crowned crane, saddle billed stork, malachite kingfisher, yellow fronted tinker bird, giant heron, grey-headed kingfisher, yellow fronted tinker bird and a martial eagle among others, can be seen in the park.
Boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
A boat cruise to the bottom of the falls or downstream to the Victoria Nile delta extending to the shores of Lake Albert is a fascinating excursion. There are two boat cruise timetables.
The morning begins around 9 a.m. while the afternoon begins around 2:00 p.m. You will be able to observe species such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, giraffes, buffaloes, kobs, and waterbucks while on a boat excursion.
African fish eagle, Abyssinian hornbill, African jacana, saddle-billed stork, dwarf kingfisher, African skimmer, Chapin flycatcher, and many others are among the water birds that can be observed.
Recreational fishing
You can catch several fish species such as Nile perch, tiger fish, and catfish while fishing here. All you need to do for simple fishing is carry your fishing gear.
Chimpanzee tracking
The optimal time to participate in chimpanzee tracking is during the dry months of June to September and December to February. You can still visit the park during the wet season, which begins in March and ends in May and November.
These are the greatest months for viewing gorgeous bird species, when lodging costs are lower, and when there are fewer visitors.
How to get to Twiga Safari Lodge
Situated on the fringes of Murchison Falls National Park, the Twiga Safari Lodge can be found on the southern bank of the Nile. The lodge is about 350 kilometres from Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Masindi, located about 3.5 hours’ drive from Kampala, is the closest town to the national park.
The Kichumbanyobo gate is the most convenient entrance to Murchison Falls National Park for those coming from Masindi (just 82 kilometres away). From the gate travel right through the Kaniyo Pabidi area of the Budongo Forest, past the escarpment and towards the Paraa ferry point.
Approximately 5 kilometres from the ferry terminal, there will be an intersection with multiple signposts, including one for Twiga Safari Lodge. To approach the Mubako Gate from the park headquarters, head left and pass through the Paraa primary school.
Twiga Safari Lodge is located 1 kilometre to the right of the Mubako gate. Leaving the Murchison Fall National Park gate, this hike can take anything from an hour to two hours. This is a dirt/murram road, so please drive safely.
Reservations
For reservations, check the Twiga Safari lodge website or contact the front desk team by telephone call.
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Last but not least, for the perfect Murchison Falls National Park safari experience, make sure to stay at Nile Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Kabalega Wilderness Lodge, Grassroots Cottages and Tours, Parkside Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, Mama Washindi Lodge, and Budongo Eco Lodge located nearby.
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