Lodge Overview
A Haven of
Comfort & Serenity
Positioned at the northern park boundary of Murchison Falls National Park, Tilenga Safari Lodge offers panoramic views over the Albert Nile River — with wildlife encounters beginning at your doorstep. One has to watch out for its signpost a few kilometers before the Pakwach Bridge to not miss the magnificence of a place that looks out on the majestic Albert Nile.
Wake to elephants grazing below your balcony. Watch giraffes moving through acacia woodland as the Nile glitters in the morning light.
Guests rave about the spacious rooms, extraordinarily friendly staff, and the lodge chef whose cuisine blends Ugandan flavours with international cooking — all with a sunset Nile view.
26
Cottages
1.7km
To Park Gate
450+
Bird Species
“Wildlife begins at your balcony door.”
Where You Sleep
Accommodation
26 cottages — each positioned to maximise the Nile views and the surrounding bushveld.
Premium Cottages
Our premium cottages are uniquely located at the edge of the property with beautiful sunrise and sunset views over River Nile and a wide view of Murchsion Falls National Park. All cottages have wide private balconies and a private indoor bathroom. Guests are usually surprised by the elephants that cross over from the park and that is always a spectacle to behold upclose.
- River Nile views
- Private balcony
- Indoor bathroom
- Sunrise & Sunset views
- Daily housekeeping
Executive Cottages
Our Executive cottages are a perfect match for families and big groups that would like to stay relatively close to each other. These cottages are 3 in 1 with both twin and single beds in the cottages. All cottages have wide private balconies that can sit upto 8 people and beautiful views of River Nile and Murchsion Falls National Park.
- Twin & single beds
- Family / group layout
- Large balcony seats 8
- Indoor bathroom
- River Nile views
Things to Do
Activities &
Experiences
01
Fishing
Experience the thrill of fishing in the Albert Nile, home to a variety of fish species.
02
Sport Fishing
Cast for Nile perch and tiger fish in the Albert Nile with experienced local guides and all equipment.
03
Basketry with Locals
Connect with local artisans and learn traditional basket weaving — a meaningful community experience.
04
Night Game Drives
Spot nocturnal creatures — civets, genets, bush babies, and African wild cats — under the stars.
05
Day Game Drives
Guided morning and evening drives through Murchison Falls NP — elephants, giraffes, lions, and buffaloes.
06
Nile Boat Safari
3-hour boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls, with hippos, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species.
Lodge
Life
Archive No. 044
Murchison Falls Boundary
2° 14' 54.6" N · 31° 31' 44.4" E
"The rhythm of the Nile is felt in every quiet corner of the lodge."
I · The Arrival
Every stay begins with
the same quiet wonder.
A pause at the gate. The Nile glittering through the acacia canopy. Elephants moving slowly along the ridge. Before a single bag is unpacked, Tilenga has already said everything.
06:30 hrs
Al Fresco Mornings
II · Morning Ritual
"Breakfast arrives with the wildlife — elephants at the riverbank, ibis crossing the dawn sky."
Every morning at Tilenga is staged by nature. The table is set as the Albert Nile catches its first gold. Meals here are never just meals — they are a front-row seat to the daily theatre of the African bush.
III · The Midday Retreat
Afternoons drift between
the pool and the horizon.
Inside the Cottage
Light · Space · Rest
Wildlife at Your Door
From the balcony
Culinary Details
Crafted with care
The Blue Hour
Pool · Afternoon
V · At the Table
A kitchen shaped
by the wild.
Our chef draws from Ugandan flavour and international craft — working with what the land offers and what the Nile inspires. Meals unfold with the sun, each one a conversation between plate and panorama.
"The best meals we have ever had — and we have eaten everywhere."
— A Tilenga Guest, 2024
VI · Nightfall
Starlit
Sanctuary
When darkness falls over Murchison Falls, the bush takes on a new voice. Crickets fill the air, the Nile murmurs below, and your cottage glows warmly against the infinite African sky. This is the hour the lodge belongs entirely to you.
Starlit Sanctuary
Murchison Falls NP
VII · On Safari
Beyond the lodge,
Africa is waiting.
Find Us
Location &
Getting Here
Distances from Lodge
Transfer arrangements from Kampala or Gulu available on request. Contact us to arrange.
Reserve Your Stay
Book Tilenga
Safari Lodge
Experience the thundering energy of Murchison Falls and the quiet rhythm of the Nile. Our reservations team is ready to assist you in securing your sanctuary at the park's edge.
In-Park Professional Guiding Available
Phone
+256 789 390 350Phone 2
+256 703 999 688Location
Northern park boundary, Murchison Falls NP, Uganda