Murchison Treehouse Lodge is tucked away in the pristine riverine forest and savannahs bordering Murchison Falls National Park by the south where the Nile starts its descent into Lake Albert.
An intimate family-friendly lodge with various accommodation options ranging from the forest camp safari tents to the exquisite thatched canvas suites and tree houses all of which offer the twin virtues of privacy and seclusion in the vast wilderness.
Enjoy unspoilt wilderness experience at the lodge as you watch hippos in the Nile from the comfort of the tree house balcony, unwind in the riverside restaurant and bar area or watch the playful black and white Colobus monkeys in the ancient fig trees of Murchison Tree house, the ideal base to explore Murchison Falls National Park.
Accommodation:
Accommodation is provided in stand-alone tree houses, thatched canvas cottages and safari tents all of which have in common the twin virtues of seclusion and privacy. Each is uniquely tucked away in the spaces to ensure privacy and create a cooling respite from the sunshine.
Tree house;
Perched high in ancient riverine trees by the banks of the Nile, the tree house offers sweeping views of the river Nile against the backdrop of the palm dotted savannah grasslands of Murchison Falls National Park.
Spacious and stylish with a minimalist elegance, our tree houses are designed to allow guests a peaceful retreat into a wild haven.
The tree house is furnished with a double bed, wardrobe, crisp linens, towels , reading table and chairs, an open air shower rising from the tree branches, a chemical toilet and an oversized balcony overlooking the Nile as it meanders through Murchison Falls National park.
The tree house is furnished with an eco toilet owing to its proximity to the river Nile. The tree house also has an eco outdoor open shower with hot water. The shower emanates from the tree branches as it channels the natural ambience of the forest allowing one to immerse in nature as they enjoy their shower.
Rates
$140 per person per night sharing
$130 per person for third person sharing
$320 per night for family package (2 Adults and 3 Children)
Single supplement $40
All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner (beverages excluded)
Children 12 years and under pay 50% of the adult rates
Children 5 years and under stay free of charge
Payment is required in full prior to arrival
Cottages;
Our intimate and spacious grass thatched cottage suites are discreetly positioned in the secluded parts where savannah grasses blend into the forest canopy. The suites are spacious with a patio that opens up into the forest providing the perfect place to soak up the scenery in privacy. The cottages are designed with large windows/openings which leave one feeling immersed in nature as views of the outside are always present.
Each suite is furnished with a twin bed complete with mosquito net, reading table, en suite hot shower and a flash toilet. Cottages are charmingly decorated with subtle chic Ugandan touches and natural materials from our forest. We can also add an extra bed for families or groups who prefer to stay together
Rates
$100 per person per night sharing
$40 Single supplement
All meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (beverages excluded)
Children 12 years and under pay 50% of the adult rates
Children 5 years and under stay free of charge
Payment is required in full prior to arrival
Bandas;
The 3 bandas are a versatile option for those looking to experience the wild in the comfort of a built up room. The rooms are built with spacious windows to celebrate the openness of African wilderness as the freshness of the forest breeze constantly blows through.
Each room is powered by solar light and furnished with beds, bed linen, towels, mosquito nets, mirrors and cloth hangers. The bandas are ideal for families and groups of friends as they can sleep up to 4 people in the family banda. Banda rooms are not en suite so guests share the clean and airy toilets and showers which are only a few paces away from the banda rooms.
Rates
$60 per person per night sharing
$50 per person for third person sharing
Single supplement $30
All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner (beverages excluded)
Children 12 years and under pay 50% of the adult rates
Children 5 years and under stay free of charge
Payment is required in full prior to arrival
Comfy Safari Tents;
The 6 comfy safari tents offer an exciting wilderness experience in a forested part of the lodge. Each tent is discreetly positioned to ensure guests enjoy the serenity and tranquility of the forests. Each tent is furnished with twin beds, mosquito nets, solar lighting, towels and a shady patio furnished with safari chairs where you can enjoy the birdsong filtering through the trees during the hyperactive mornings.
Guests use the spacious and airy shared shower and toilets which allow guests to shower with a glorious view of the forest surrounding. The toilet and shower block is only a few steps away from the tents. Each tent can sleep up to 3 guests.
Rates
$60 per person per night sharing
$50 per person for third person sharing
Single supplement $30
All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner (beverages excluded)
Children 12 years and under pay 50% of the adult rates
Children 5 years and under stay free of charge
Payment is required in full prior to arrival
Campsite;
Our spacious campsite is set in a vast forested area making it the ideal location for those looking to get closer to wilderness of Murchison Falls. Ancient fig trees provide cover and a cool shade all day long in the serene campsite. Solar lit, airy and clean toilets and showers with a view are available for campers to use. Camp fires are also lit in the nights.
Rates
$10 per person camping self catering with own tent
$45 per person full board
All meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (beverages excluded)
Children 12 years and under pay 50% of the adult rates
Children 5 years and under stay free of charge
Payment is required in full prior to arrival
The Lodge:
Murchison Tree house is a Ugandan owned and Ugandan run eco-friendly lodge intimately tucked away in the pristine riverine forest and savannahs bordering Murchison Falls National Park.
In days gone by, unspoilt wilderness on earth was found in abundance – but today it is rare, vulnerable and fragile. There is much to be done to protect these rapidly diminishing areas especially in Africa where the development challenges are ever increasing pressure on the flora and fauna. As such, we set out to conserve by creating unique experiences for our guests in this pristine wilderness while at the same time seeing that the lodge benefits the local community and the Ugandan economy at large through wildlife conservation and inclusive eco-friendly tourism.
We offer various accommodation options ranging from the forest bandas and safari tents to the exquisite thatched canvas cottages and the timeless tree houses, all of which offer the twin virtues of privacy and seclusion in the vast wilderness.
With its proximity to the river, guests at Murchison Tree house are treated to up-close sightings of the various aquatic wildlife including crocodiles and hippos and to the numerous birds that inhabit the rich river bank habitat. Some of the birds sighted include the rare shoebill, grey crown crested crane.
In the tree houses, the sounds of the Ugandan wilderness lull and soothe when you come awake in the morning as Hippos splash in the water, black and white Colobus groan and birds call in the trees. An exclusive and intimate ambiance permeates the lodge affording even the most discerning of travelers to Uganda a truly unique safari experience.
The Main Area:
The main area consists of a restaurant, bar and lounge are all pushed out to ensure that the outside bursts in, offering elegant, calm and meditative spaces. The lounge spaces were designed with simple Ugandan traditional minimalist values combined with organic and contemporary.
The bar area offers a fine range of drinks from Ugandan specials like Nile Special to wines and premium spirits. The lounge area offers unrivalled views of the sunset over the River Nile and the Blue Mountains in the distance.
Cuisine:
Uganda is blessed with an abundance of various foods. Uganda’s rich soils produce some of the tastiest foods. Many visitors to Uganda will always remember the tasty pineapple, avocado, jack fruit and other organic foods they eat in Uganda. Our kitchen team has taken inspiration from nature to create unique dishes using traditional Ugandan ingredients and European style cooking.
Be sure to try our Kidozi special desserts, our avocado salads and other specials we have created for both vegetarians and meat lovers. Meals are served in the dining area by the side of river Nile. Each meal is a graceful culinary event, featuring African-inspired themes and locally sourced ingredients.
Breakfasts are hearty and coffee, tea, cereal, oven fresh breads, juices, and tea are on offer. Lunches and dinner are also served in the same area and are often buffet style. We also cater for various diets, vegetarian, lacto, avo, gluten free etc.
Conservation and the Eco Friendly Approach:
We are blessed to inhabit one of the last remaining truly pristine wildlife areas along the River Nile. As such, it has thus always been our duty to preserve the flora and fauna and to ensure the wildlife in the ecosystem thrived. Over the past few years, our efforts have mitigated wildlife-human conflict, mitigated land conversion, sensitized the local community about the importance of wildlife, helped reduce poaching in the area and protected sensitive species like the shoebill and the Nile crocodile.
We continue to implement innovative ways of operating in the face of growing population and development challenges faced in Uganda. It is only through innovation that we will address the ever growing threats to the wild areas of this part of the world.
The lodge is mainly run on solar power, utilizing the available sun energy to generate enough renewable power to provide the lodge with most of its energy requirements and significantly reduce the site’s environmental impact.
Staff:
All the staff members are Ugandans and thus share the unique traditional Ugandan passion for creating extraordinary experiences for guests and take exceptional pride in this. Our chefs, butlers, housekeepers, security and workshop staff take pleasure in sharing your special moments and indeed are the magic ingredient at Murchison Tree house.
Their commitment to creating moments that take our guests’ breath away is genuine and explains why many have endeavored to learn and master English as well as other languages so as to better communicate.