Sambiya River Lodge in Murchison Falls, Murchison Falls: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Murchison Falls, Murchison Falls
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A family-run eco-lodge inside Murchison Falls National Park with family cottages, a separate kids' pool, indoor and outdoor play areas with child caretakers, and a zipline.
What is Sambiya River Lodge?
Sambiya River Lodge is a family-run eco-lodge in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park, about a 20-minute drive from the top of the falls. It has 24 cottages designed as individual and family units, all en suite, set in gardens beside the Sambiya River. The family facilities are unusually thorough: a swimming pool with a separate kids' pool, indoor and outdoor child play areas with child caretakers, board games, books and puzzles, kids' outdoor play equipment, a zipline for adults and children, and a forest swing. The lodge also arranges game drives and boat safaris, and runs on solar power.
The lodge is a family-run eco-lodge inside the national park and runs on solar power.
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- Supervised play areas Child caretakers watch the play zones
- Separate kids' pool Easy with toddlers
- Zipline for children Check the height and age rules
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Kids' pool and supervised play area |
| 3-5 years | Great | Kids' pool and outdoor play equipment |
| 6-9 years | Great | Zipline and play areas |
| 10-12 years | Great | Zipline and game drives |
| 13+ years | Great | Full safari programme |
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Key details
- Price
- Entry from UGX 122
- Address
- Sambiya River Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park, Masindi District, Murchison Falls
- Opening hours
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking
- How long to plan
- Two to three nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book ahead in peak season
- Payment accepted
- Card and mobile money at reception
What to expect when you visit
Check in at the main lodge and settle into a cottage. The pool and kids' pool are beside the main building, with the indoor and outdoor play areas and the zipline close by. Child caretakers supervise the play areas, which gives parents some flexibility for game drives.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is there a kids' pool?
Yes, separate from the main pool.
Are children supervised?
There are child caretakers in the play areas.
Is the zipline suitable for children?
Check the height and age rules on arrival.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children in the pools and on the zipline, and keep them within the lodge grounds.
Tickets and costs
- Adult entry: non-resident
- UGX 122
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Double/twin rooms from about USD 121.50 per night; family cottages are priced higher. The separate kids' pool, supervised play areas, board games and zipline are included. Confirm current rates and child policy at booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Swimming pool, separate kids' pool, indoor and outdoor play areas, child caretakers, zipline, forest swing, board games, game drives
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Bus to Masindi, then a taxi to the lodge
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Murchison River Lodge
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- What to bring
- Swimwear
- closed shoes
- insect repellent
- binoculars
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Sambiya River Lodge opening hours?
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking.
- How long do you need at Sambiya River Lodge?
- Plan for Two to three nights.
- What payment methods does Sambiya River Lodge accept?
- Sambiya River Lodge accepts Card and mobile money at reception. It does not accept cash.
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