Set in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park is a luxurious Baker’s Lodge for you to consider for overnight stays. Baker’s Lodge offers the best luxury accommodation services to tourists on wildlife tours in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s premier destination, also the largest in the country. This luxury lodge property takes its name from Samuel Baker, a historic explorer.

Baker’s Lodge is a typical safari lodge offering a unique touch of private and game safari experience. It is set in the area where guests can easily have direct access to the river, and also have a chance to have a glimpse of freely roaming African bush elephants, hippos along the river banks, and birds. Surrounding Baker’s Lodge is the scenic Nile River, and it is set on a raised platform that guarantees guests breathtaking views.

The Accommodation in Baker’s Lodge

About 10 luxurious safari suites make up the Baker’s Lodge and comprise thatch roofs, wood, and canvas. The safari suites provide an African traditional touch and also come with diverse amenities. The rooms at Baker’s Lodge are designed near the Nile River banks, and visitors can appreciate the VIP experience.

The cottages at Baker’s Lodge comprise en-suite bathrooms, bathtubs, solar-heated showers, and come with stunning views of the Nile River. The solar lighting provides eco-friendly features, making it an ideal spot to retire for any enthusiastic environmentalist or nature lover.

Baker’s Lodge comprises a thatched central lounge, dining, & bar. There is a raised wooden deck for guests to enjoy the panoramic views during sunrise or sunset. Visitors can enjoy the al-fresco dining beside the scenic Nile. To guests who love swimming, take advantage of the swimming pool set suitably in the area with amazing views. This is an incredible spot to recover after your extensive game viewing session in the lush Murchison Falls National Park.

The bar and restaurant are something else at Baker’s Lodge. Walk in and grab for yourself a cold or warm drink, depending on your favorites. At the restaurant, you can get yourself a delicious meal, including local and continental dishes.

The rooms consist double/twin beds, triple & families. The family rooms have spaces for 2 adults & 2 children. The rooms also feature a treated mosquito net, en-suite bathroom with flushing toilet, bathtubs, and a hot water solar shower.

What activities can you do when staying at Baker’s Lodge?

A myriad of exciting safari activities can be enjoyed in Murchison Falls National Park when you consider a night at Baker’s Lodge.

Game Drives

Expect to indulge in the exciting guided game drives, a rare opportunity for you to explore abundant wildlife in the savanna wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park. On a game drive in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, be ready for excellent views of diverse mammal species and birdlife. Among the wildlife to locate during a guided game drive are lions, African buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, warthogs, and countless antelope families like oribis, Uganda Kobs, & hartebeests.

Boat Cruise

Do not miss a boat cruise to the waterfalls or along the delta. Boat cruises in Murchison Falls National Park reward you with astonishing sights of aquatic species like hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Sport Fishing

Guests can also join the memorable sport fishing experience on the banks of the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. During sport fishing, expect to challenge yourself with a heavy Nile Perch catch weighing up to 100kg.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Visit Budongo Forest to enjoy a thrilling chimpanzee tracking adventure. Depart from Baker’s Lodge to the further southern section of Murchison Falls National Park to embark on a guided chimpanzee tracking adventure. While on a chimpanzee trek, expect to also come across other primates that reside in Budongo Forest, including baboons or colobus monkeys. Budongo Forest also supports primates like the red-tailed monkeys, galagos, pottos, and blue monkeys.