Sambiya River Lodge
Location: Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma, Karuma, UG
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities:
Enjoy the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden at Sambiya River Lodge for relaxation and leisure activities.
Dining and Services:
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant with a bar/lounge or opt for 24-hour room service. Services include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, and gift shops.
Comfortable Accommodations:
Make yourself at home in the 26 guestrooms with private patios, stylish bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and daily housekeeping.
With its prime riverfront location and proximity to key attractions, book your stay at Sambiya River Lodge in Karuma for a memorable experience.
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. This property is located in Murchison Falls National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Boat tours nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- 24-hour business center
- Ecotours on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Boat tours nearby
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Safari nearby
- Ziplining on site
- Banquet hall
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
-
Deluxe Cabin
2 Twin Beds
Patio with garden views
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Chef
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Printer
- Smooth flooring in room
-
Royal Cottage
1 Queen Bed
Located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Partially open bathroom
- Shared accommodation
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Chef
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Location - ground floor
- Printer
- Smooth flooring in room
-
Deluxe Cabin
1 Double Bed
Patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shared accommodation
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Chef
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Printer
- Smooth flooring in room
-
Family Cottage
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
380-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Partially open bathroom
- Shared accommodation
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Chef
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Location - ground floor
- Printer
- Smooth flooring in room
-
Royal Cottage, Courtyard View
2 Large Twin Beds
377-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Partially open bathroom
- Shared accommodation
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Chef
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Location - ground floor
- Printer
- Smooth flooring in room
Guest Reviews
- William (10/5): - Once you understand the power schedule everything is fine. Great place.
- Mary (6/5): - There was an incident of theft unfortunately conducted by the staff. After the manager was informed, he took proactive measures to correct the mistakes and restore our lost money. The lodge offered two free meals to compensate, and the staff was fired. Unfortunately, we also had another incident where two bats flew into our room and mosquitos nets, tried calling the reception desk via what’s app but nobody replied for two hours, then the power was out, the internet was cut. We couldn’t go out to the lobby to ask for help due to wild animals active at night, while having a fever in the middle of the night. It wasn’t a pleasant experience.
- Lydia (10/5): - Beautiful grounds if u love nature. Staff available and have good customer care. Overall was a great stay. Highly recommend.
- Gerald (10/5): - Customer service is top notch. All staff were very nice. Place is clean, my daughters especially enjoyed the experience of an out side shower. Food was delicious. I will definitely recommend this place and plan to go back.
- Peter (8/5): Best value for a wilderness lodge! - Blows the similar competition away for price when booked with Expedia. Comfortable and quiet, and great staff. Three complaints, but not deal breakers. The solar showers only provide hot water around midday. Morning showers are cool. The internet only comes on at meal times - and then off the rest of the day and night. Not necessarily a bad thing though. But last week, for the first time the water smelled strongly of iron rust. Probably the solar heater needs to be cleaned.
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