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and there are comfortable chairs to relax and They’ve got a wooden deck that overlooks the
read. There are books for both adults and Nile and this is the perfect spot to sit and enjoya
children on the bookshelf and a toilet and basin sundowner – and if you are lucky enough you
– everything you need around you to make it a may also see the wildlife drinking from the
relaxing lounging experience. water’s edge.. From the lodge a range of
activities can be enjoyed; game drives, fishing,
Served in the open-sided thatched restaurant boat cruises, nature and community walks while
the home-made meals are delicious and chimp trekking and rhino walks are options
carefully thought out. Breakfast is served available on the drive to/from Murchison. There
continental style while lunch is a 2-course meal is also an abundance of birdlife to be seen and
and dinner 3-courses – a meat and vegetarian heard – 450 bird species have been recorded
option is always on offer. Everyone is catered for at the lodge; did you know that Uganda is
(be sure to let the lodge know about any blessed with 1090 confirmed bird species?, and
dietary preferences beforehand) and you will the Vervet monkeys are never too far away and
find yourself feeling content and satisfied. Their they can be seen and heard all around the
beers and sodas are served cold, unless of lodge.
course you prefer to drink them warm …. I say Whether you are travelling with family, friends or
this because in Uganda, your beer or soda independently, Murchison River Lodge (MRL)
won’t automatically come ice cold, you will get really is a wonderful place to stay - it is like a
asked if you want your drink to come cold or at home away from home with all the spoils and I
room temperature! know that we will definitely be returning for a
third visit.

Murchison River Lodge outdoor lounge Thatched safari tent with en-suite

Murchison River Lodge bar Murchison River Lodge pool

CONTACT MRL:
+256 714 000085 / +256 782 007552 bookings@murchisonriverlodge.com
www.murchisonriverlodge.com @murchisonriverlodge.com (f i)
GETTING THERE:
4 hr 56 min (299.0 km) via Kampala-Masindi
5 hr 31 min (316.1 km) via Kampala-Hoima
Places to stop along the way that offer a washroom, cold drink/tea/coffee, snack or a meal: ad
Kabalega Resort Masindi & Masindi Hotel & Kabalega Resort Hoima

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