Murchison Falls

Paraa Safari Lodge

An old classic in a top-notch location.
Start a trip

Chat to an expert

Get in touch with us and one of our travel experts will answer any questions you may have and help create your dream trip.
or call us on +1 (646) 542 0667
Jonty
Eve
Kristin
4.9 out of 5 stars   Average guest rating
Design your own trip

Customize one of our recommended trips or design your own from scratch

Start a trip
Chat to an expert
Get advice and suggestions to make this your perfect trip.
eve
or call us on: +1 (646) 542 0667
Our guests rate us excellent
4.9/5 (928 reviews)

About Paraa Safari Lodge

Whilst it might not take centre-stage on the pages of Vogue any time soon, Paraa Safari Lodge has a certain old-time charm about it. Built in 1954, it was one of the first post-war lodges in Uganda’s Murchison Falls and with walls adorned with old maps and explorer’s treasures, it’s as much a piece of history as it is a guest lodge. The lodge is big (54 rooms big) but comfortable, relaxed and the views across the Nile to Murchison Falls are quite something.

+ Read more

From $NaN person/night

Lodge
54 Rooms

What you'll love

Location-wise, Paraa is hard to beat with the launch jetty for boat trips on the doorstep and the northern sector of the park easily accessible in a 4x4.

Insiders tip

The rooms are spread out over two floors and if you can, grab one on the upper level. The balconies are made for gin & tonics overlooking the Nile.

Something to think about

If booked in advance, nature walks along the riverbank are available alongside other activities.

The property

It might look more hotel than bush lodge, but that also means excellent facilities and Paraa boasts a brilliant bar and ‘Captain’s Table’ restaurant, both with river views, beautifully manicured gardens and (rumour has it) the biggest swimming pool in Uganda. Meals are buffet-style with a good blend of African and International eats and the service is exceptional. And there’s even a swim-up pool bar that serves snacks during the day, should you need something extra to nibble on between game drives.

+ Read more

The rooms

The bedrooms are spread out over two levels and all have magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows for view gazing over the Nile. Tiled floors keep things cool and brass and teak fixtures are a nod to a bygone safari era. A step up from the Standard rooms, the Suites all have a separate seating area and if you’re with family, the Queen’s Cottage (where the Queen herself actually stayed in 1959) is ideal, with two bedrooms and a living and dining room.

+ Read more

Activities

Cultural
Game Drives
Walking safari
Boat Cruises

There are plenty of activities to choose from at Paraa and a three-day trip could be as action packed or relaxed as you like. Game drives in the park depart daily at 7am and 4pm. Combine a boat trip to the Falls with a spot of fishing and a walk to the top if you’re feeling adventurous, or even trek Chimpanzee in nearby Kaniyo Pabidi forest.

+ Read more

About Murchison Falls National Park

Design your own trip

Pick a trip, selected and curated by our travel experts, then choose your properties - we have 100s of handpicked options to suit every style and budget.

Start with one of our trips or design one from scratch.

What our guests are saying

4.9 / 5
Based on 928 reviews
Guest
Oct 2024 • 17 nights in Tanzania, Madagascar and South Africa
We will definitely use them again! That says it all. Very easy to work with, covered every detail and more. It was... Read more
Jess
Oct 2024 • 12 nights in Tanzania
We are very happy with Timbuktu and Joanna. Communication is great as was the overall trip. Also, the organization... Read more
Kevin
Oct 2024 • 8 nights in Uganda and Kenya
Our trip was tailored to meet our needs and we got to experience all of the things that we were hoping to. Every... Read more
Scott
Oct 2024 • 7 nights in South Africa
From the moment we met Jenna we knew we were in good hands. She caught our vision, created options, worked with our... Read more
Guest
Oct 2024 • 11 nights in South Africa and Mauritius
We were so happy with the services given to us by Annie at Timbuktu. As it was our first time in Africa, she walked... Read more
Sandy
Oct 2024 • 21 nights in Botswana and Zambia
Meg once again arranged a perfect trip for us back to some of our favorite areas but filled with new experiences. I... Read more
kiba point 3 6934621121 o

Not sure where to go?

Try our trip wizard to find your dream trip

Start the wizard
home newsletter cover
Explore the world from your inbox

Join our newsletter with all the good stuff to help you design your own trip

By joining you agree to our privacy policy.
?