Chobe Safari Lodge is one of the most prestigious luxury safari lodges serving Murchison Falls National Park. Below are answers to the questions most frequently asked by travellers planning to stay at this five-star Nile-front property.
1. Where is Chobe Safari Lodge located?
Chobe Safari Lodge is located on the eastern boundary of Murchison Falls National Park, in the Karuma area of north-western Uganda. The lodge sits above the Victoria Nile in the park's north-eastern sector, roughly twenty minutes by road from Karuma Falls along the Kampala–Gulu highway.
2. Is Chobe Safari Lodge inside Murchison Falls National Park?
Yes. Chobe Safari Lodge is situated within Murchison Falls National Park on the northern bank of the Victoria Nile. Guests pay park entrance fees as part of their stay and activities, and wildlife frequently moves through the lodge grounds.
3. What category of accommodation is Chobe Safari Lodge?
Chobe Safari Lodge is a luxury five-star safari lodge operated by Marasa Africa. It offers premium rooms, safari tents, suites, and cottages with facilities including a three-tier swimming pool, health club and spa, fine dining, and an on-site airstrip.
4. Does Chobe Safari Lodge have a swimming pool?
Yes. Chobe is famous for its three-tier outdoor swimming pool, with each level offering panoramic views over the Victoria Nile. The pool bar, Rapids, serves drinks throughout the day, and the upper tier houses the health club and spa.
5. What types of rooms does Chobe Safari Lodge offer?
The lodge offers classic, deluxe, superior, and signature rooms in the main building, plus 21 luxury safari tents (classic, deluxe, and superior), suites, classic and signature cottages, and a presidential cottage. Most accommodation includes private balconies or terraces facing the Nile.
6. Can I fly directly to Chobe Safari Lodge?
Yes. Chobe has its own airstrip on the lodge grounds within the national park. Scheduled and charter flights operate from Entebbe International Airport and Kajjansi, with a flight time of approximately one hour followed by a short transfer to reception.
7. How long does it take to drive from Kampala to Chobe Safari Lodge?
The road journey from Kampala typically takes around three and a half hours, following the northern route through Luweero and Nakasongola towards Karuma. Many itineraries include a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route.
8. How far is Chobe Safari Lodge from the boat cruise and Murchison Falls?
The boat cruise to the base of the falls and visits to the top of the falls depart from the Paraa area, roughly three and a half hours by road from Chobe Safari Lodge. These are best planned as full-day excursions rather than short add-ons.
9. Is Chobe Safari Lodge good for sport fishing?
Yes. Chobe is widely regarded as one of Africa's finest sport-fishing destinations on the Victoria Nile. Anglers target Nile perch, catfish, tilapia, and yellow fish from the riverbank or by boat, with some Nile perch catches exceeding 70 kilograms.
10. Is Chobe Safari Lodge family-friendly?
Yes. Families with children of all ages are welcome. The lodge offers spacious rooms and tents, child rate policies, a swimming pool, and dining options suitable for different ages. Families should supervise children around the pool and in wildlife areas.
11. What meal plans are available at Chobe Safari Lodge?
Chobe offers full board, half board, and game packages that may include selected safari activities. Full board includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Karuma Restaurant and terrace.
12. Does the lodge have a spa and gym?
Yes. The Chobe Health Club and Spa sits at the top level of the three-tier pool and offers massage treatments and a fully equipped gym overlooking the Nile. The gym was recognised by CNN for its spectacular location.
13. What activities can be arranged from Chobe Safari Lodge?
Popular activities include morning and afternoon game drives, sport fishing, birdwatching, safari bush breakfasts, spa treatments, and full-day excursions to the Paraa area for the Nile boat cruise and top of the falls. Chimpanzee tracking and rhino safaris can be included in wider itineraries.
14. How much does it cost to stay at Chobe Safari Lodge?
Rates vary by room category, season, and meal plan. Indicative full-board double rates start from around $420 for classic rooms in value season and rise through deluxe, superior, signature, tent, and cottage categories. Always request the latest quotation before booking.
15. Still Have Questions?
If you need more information about Chobe Safari Lodge, accommodation availability, fly-in access, fishing, safari packages, or the best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park, contact our safari specialists. We will help you choose the most suitable room or tent, plan your activities, and design a Uganda safari that matches your interests and budget.