Fort Murchison Lodge
Fort Murchison Lodge : Sitting magnificently at the banks of Albert Nile and overlooking the stunning Murchison Falls National Park, Fort Murchison lodge is one of Uganda’s most aesthetically pleasing facilities. The lodge aims to tell the story of Uganda in their heritage style building complemented by the raw beauty of Africa’s largest national park. Whether you are an avid wildlife lover, an experienced traveler or a holidaymaker seeking solitude, Fort Murchison Lodge offers you just the perfect holiday experience complemented by comfort and great memories.
The central part of the lodge is the building designed in African and Arabian style as the main one. It is a splendid kind of building that boasts a top floor with an outside area where guests can watch the park, savannah and river below. You could also order a non-alcoholic beverage here and sit back to enjoy the beautiful view of the park as it sun sets, while the sky is washed with orange, pink and golden light. The environment is quiet and beautiful making it ideal for those seeking tranquility in the middle of Uganda’s wildlife.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
As a premier accommodation facility, Fort Murchison Lodge provides the clients with ample choices, varieties of products and accommodation, which provides a different taste, feel and price but at the same time retains the comfort level of the guest. The lodge consists of some of the large ensuite rooms that are well furnished with basic and interior design features that are related to natural environment. All the rooms have mosquito nets, good mattresses and quality furniture for beds and well-furnished bathroom so that guest can have sound sleep.
As for the guests, who are looking forward to have more of an economical, but as much as possible, unique experience, the lodge has some tented rooms available. While most of these kinds of tents can be moved from one place to the other, these are fixed on raised floors making the experience more exposed to the wilderness. Each of them has good beds, ensuite baths/ showers and private decks where you can sit and watch the view of the bush and listen to the sounds. Birds singing at the break of dawn, the sound of leaves in the morning that greets you as the sun rises in the savannah will forever stick on your memory.
In addition, the lodge’s accommodation is highly insulated with a rich feel of luxury hedged by the wild environment which makes the lodge popular with arriving tourists as well as those seeking to explore the wild frontiers.
Dining at Fort Murchison Lodge
Meals are served in the lodge and are prepared to suit your taste and energies needed to go through out the adventurous Murchison Falls National Park. The onsite restaurant offers a range of dishes prepared from local and international food in order to give a rich flavor. A breakfast consists of freshly baked bread, tropical fruits, both hot and cold breakfasts to kick start a day.
Breakfasts are just the tip of the iceberg, lunches and dinners are something created from the best, available local produce. Fort Murchison Lodge carries out a thorough preparation of its meals, whether it is a Ugandan dish or an international one, meals are a masterpiece. The night food experience under the sky covered with stars and hearing the distant screams of wild life makes the experience very special. The lodge also caters for people with special dietary needs and every client is assured of a great eating experience.
Activities and Adventures around Fort Murchison Lodge
Several activities and tours that take you through exploration of the bio- diversity of Murchison falls national park can be easily accessed since the Fort Murchison Lodge provides accommodation for tourists. Here are some of the must do adventures during your stay;
Game Drives: Murchison Falls National Park boasts of over 76 mammals some of which are elephants, lions, giraffes and buffalos. This is because the lodge arranges for you to be driven around the park where professional guides take you around showing and explaining about the various ecosystems in the park and where to find the various animals. The status of the game drive greatly depends on the time of the day, therefore, early morning and late afternoon are the most appropriate for game drive.
Boat Safaris on the Nile: Among the attractions for which one cannot fail to take a boat safari on the Nile River while on a visit to Murchison Falls National Park. On board you can see hippos rolling in the water, crocodiles sunning on the riverbank and a multitude of birds flying over the read lines. The boat also leads you to the foundation of the mighty Murchison Falls where the might rolling Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
Hiking to the Top of the fall: Tourists who like some thrill opt to climb the ramparts of Murchison Falls because it is challenging. Other features include the opportunities which the trail affords one to photograph the green growing terrains, the vistas of the river and falls from vantage points. The feeling when you stand with your face wet from the mist, the water roaring in your ears is so impressive.
Birdwatching: The Park boasts an extraordinary 500 bird species that bird enthusiasts can see in Murchison falls national park. The lodge is ideally positioned for bird watching trips in which guides take you to the best places to spot such birds as the shoebill stork, the African fish eagle and the malachite kingfisher.
Nature Walks and Cultural Tours: You can go for several guided nature trail tours, where you can get to understand much about the plants that are in the region. Or better still opt for cultural trip which entails a visit to the nearby village with more information on their music, arts and dance. Such interactions add value in enhancing understanding of Uganda’s cultural heritage system.
