Twiga Safari Lodge

Twiga Safari Lodge takes its name from the Swahili word for giraffe, and the choice is apt: Rothschild's giraffes, one of the rarest giraffe subspecies in the world and found in significant numbers in Murchison Falls National Park, are among the most commonly seen large mammals during game drives and on the river banks within the park. The lodge sits on the banks of the River Nile in Mubaako Paraa, on the opposite side of the river from the main park entrance and just five minutes by road from the Paraa ferry crossing that connects the northern and southern sections of the park.

The ten exclusive cottages at Twiga are positioned along the Nile bank, and the river views from each unit's outdoor areas are one of the lodge's most appealing features. The combination of the river setting, the sounds of the water and the hippos in the evenings, and the wildlife that moves through the lodge grounds creates an atmospheric quality that is quite different from lodges positioned away from the river. Monkeys, birds, and other wildlife move freely through the lodge grounds, and the sense of being at the edge of the wild rather than separated from it is a consistent feature of the guest experience.

The cottages are designed and furnished to a semi-luxury standard, combining quality beds, en-suite bathroom facilities, and comfortable interiors with outdoor decks and natural materials that create a genuinely pleasant living environment. The semi-luxury positioning reflects honest pricing that sits between the park's top-tier exclusive lodges and its mid-range options, providing travellers who want comfort and riverine atmosphere without the full cost of the park's most expensive properties with a credible alternative.

Boat cruises and hikes to Murchison Falls, sport fishing in the Nile for the enormous Nile perch that inhabit these waters, birdwatching at the Lake Albert delta with its papyrus endemic species, and game drives across the national park are all easily accessible from the lodge's Paraa position. For travellers who want a comfortable, friendly, and well-located semi-luxury Murchison Falls experience with a genuine Nile atmosphere, Twiga Safari Lodge is a well-run and appealing choice.