Baker’s Lodge

Deriving its name from the historic English explorer Samuel Baker, Baker’s Lodge is situated on the south bank of the Nile River, which transects Murchison Falls National Park. This intimate, safari-styled lodge is set within a large private area with direct river access, large shady trees and wetland areas hosting abundant birdlife. The views onto the river are vast – with islands hosting nesting egret birds, elephants bathing and pods of hippos regularly viewed.

The thatched central lounge, bar and dining area, which is raised with wooden decks all around, allows guests to savour the morning sunrise for breakfast and sunset in the evening, with 180 degree river views.

Hot beverages are available throughout the day on a self-service basis, and are delivered to the cottages with early morning wake up calls as required. When weather conditions allow, guests can enjoy al-fresco dining on the decks or besides the river.

Each of the individual thatched safari suites is raised from the ground on supporting pillars with its own deck overlooking the river. Care has been taken to ensure each of the eight suites has privacy as well as excellent views either up or down stream. The large, airy facilities are fan cooled, have netted windows with opening options, customised solid wooden furniture, hanging mosquito nets and especially selected locally crafted items for the accessories. The en-suite bathrooms are open plan with solar hot water showers – and baths with a view in some units. Solar lighting completes the services for this eco-friendly top quality establishment.