Tilenga Safari Lodge in Arua, Arua: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Arua, Arua
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A lodge on the Gulu–Arua road in Arua with an outdoor pool, a garden, a playground, family rooms and an airport shuttle.
What is Tilenga Safari Lodge?
Tilenga Safari Lodge sits on the Gulu–Arua Road in Arua, north-western Uganda. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and terrace, a bar and a restaurant serving African cuisine. For families it has a playground, family rooms, a children's menu, a 24-hour reception and an airport shuttle.
It is the most family-equipped lodge in Arua, with a pool and playground, and it works as a base for the West Nile region and for trips towards Murchison Falls.
The lodge runs an outdoor pool and playground with family rooms and an airport shuttle.
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- Playground on site Good for younger children
- Airport shuttle Useful for fly-in trips
- Base for West Nile A long drive to Murchison Falls
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Pool and shaded garden |
| 3-5 years | Great | Playground and pool |
| 6-9 years | Great | Pool and garden |
| 10-12 years | Great | Pool and bike rental |
| 13+ years | Good | Full lodge facilities |
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Key details
- Price
- Entry from UGX 360
- Address
- Gulu–Arua Road, Arua, Arua
- Opening hours
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking
- How long to plan
- One 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 reception and settle into a family room. The outdoor pool and garden are the main family spaces, with the playground alongside. The restaurant serves African cuisine, and bike and car rental are available.
Allow one to three nights. It is a practical base for Arua and the West Nile region, and a long day's drive from Murchison Falls.
What if...?
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Is there a playground?
Yes.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool.
How much is it?
Rooms from about USD 360 per night.
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 pool and on the playground, and keep them within the lodge grounds.
Tickets and costs
- Adult entry: non-resident
- UGX 360
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Rooms from about USD 360 per room per night. Family rooms, a children's menu and an airport shuttle are available. Confirm current rates at booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Outdoor pool, garden, playground, family rooms, children's menu, airport shuttle, bike rental
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Bus to Arua, then a taxi to the lodge
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Arua town
- White Castle Hotel Arua
- Dreamland Hotel Arua
- What to bring
- Swimwear
- towel
- sunscreen
- closed shoes
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Tilenga Safari Lodge opening hours?
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking.
- How long do you need at Tilenga Safari Lodge?
- Plan for One to three nights.
- What payment methods does Tilenga Safari Lodge accept?
- Tilenga Safari Lodge accepts Card and mobile money at reception. It does not accept cash.
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