Sambiya River Lodge Hotel is centrally located in the famous Murchison Falls National Park and is only 20 minutes from the top of the water falls. The open fronted lodge allows a panoramic vista of hills as well as game viewing along the Sambiya River and the adjacent grass covered flood plain. Floodlights illuminate the river area after dark so that one can see as well as listen to the sounds of the African night before retiring. Sambiya River Hotel was designed as a small eco-lodge. It was built with materials from the area and acquires its hot water from the sun. Sambiya River Lodge's unique charm is in the atmosphere of intimacy provided to the guests.

The Sambiya River Lodge is nestled in Leopard Country, just 20 minutes drive from the top of the famous Murchinson Falls, and just 5 hours drive from Kampala –to the northwest of the country. Centrally located in the Murchinson Falls National Park, the lodge has become the ideal retreat from where to familiarize with the Ugandan wilds and enjoy the vibes of Africa. It sets an excellent theatre for game viewing! This spectacular waterfall of the Nile River is an amazing torrential rush, plunging 43 metres –squeezing through a 6 m gorge. For most of the year the park is hot by day and cool by night. A swimming pool offers a break from those hot African afternoons Walking safaris with a ranger guide can be arranged from the Lodge for bird-watchers.  Park rangers claim Sambiya is one of the richest areas for viewing birds in the Park and up to forty-five species have been recorded in one hour. Stargazing is also possible using the Lodge telescope. The staff is proud of their skills and is pleased to be of service. Sambiya River Lodge provides you with a real African adventure.

Bugungu airfield is located only a few kilometers from the park headquarters at Paraa on the Southern side of the River Nile to cater for safari tourists visiting the park and staying at Nile Safari Camp, the Red Chili Rest Camp and Sambiya River Lodge. It is the second major field in the park after Pakuba airfield, which is partly tarmacked, located on the North bank providing access to Paraa Lodge.

Sambiya River Lodge Hotel Accommodation
The twenty thatched cottages include either one or two bedrooms with twin or double beds. Each of the 26 bedrooms has its own private bathroom facilities as well as a veranda from which guests can relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Africa. Family cottages are available, which consist of two rooms with an interconnecting door. The first room contains a double bed and the second room, two twin beds. For clients seeking low-priced accommodation, Sambiya offers ten thatched bandas which share bathroom facility blocks. Guests take their meals in the Lodge dining area.
A generator provides electricity in the mornings from the first wake up call until 7am and in the evenings from approximately 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Cottages are equipped with rechargeable emergency lights, but clients are advised to carry flashlights and spare batteries with them on safari.

Sambiya River Lodge Hotel Facilities:
Take a cruise on the Nile to the renowned falls and View the abundance of hippo, crocodile, Cape buffalo, giraffe, elephant and rare species of birds which includes the shoebill stork. Track chimpanzees on foot in the Rabongo and Pabidi Forests or arrange a fishing expedition on the Nile. The open fronted lodge allows a panoramic vista of hills as well as game viewing along the Sambiya River and the adjacent gra covered flood plain. For most of the year the Park is hot near day. A swimming pool offers a break from those hot African afternoons. Evenings are cool. Floodlights illuminate the river vicinity after dark so that one can see as well as listen to the sounds of the African night before retiring.
The lodge is founded on eco-friendly principles, offering facilities and services that favour its eco-system:
- Solar Water Heaters provide warm showers
- a generator to provide electricity
- Rechargeable emergency lights
The lodge is also equipped with:
- Lodge Dining Area
- Swimming Pool
- Lodge Telescope for Stargazing

Recreational Activities Include:
- Bird Walks
- Fishing at the Sambiya River &
- Game Watching