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Sambiya River Lodge

★★★ Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma, Karuma, UG

7.8 guest rating· 5 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Cabin

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Slippers

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - 24-hour room service and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Royal Cottage

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Slippers

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - 24-hour room service and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Cabin

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Slippers

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - 24-hour room service and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Cottage

Sleeps 4 · 35 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Slippers

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>380-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - 24-hour room service and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 4 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Royal Cottage, Courtyard View

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Slippers

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>377-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, patio with courtyard views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - 24-hour room service and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour business center
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
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  • Boat tours nearby
  • Concierge service
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Garden
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Safari nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Ziplining on site

Location

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Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma, Karuma, UG

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.85 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful surroundings+ The swimming pool− Food quality inconsistency− Check-in and check-out process confusion
Cleanliness7.5
Service7.7
Location8.0
Room Quality7.1
Amenities6.7
Value for Money6.9

Guest review

10.0

Once you understand the power schedule everything is fine. Great place.

William · 2025-01-13

Guest review

6.0

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.

Mary · 2024-03-26

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful grounds if u love nature. Staff available and have good customer care. Overall was a great stay. Highly recommend.

Lydia · 2023-05-14

Guest review

10.0

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.

Gerald · 2023-04-22

Best value for a wilderness lodge!

8.0

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.

Peter · 2018-05-04

Good to know

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

›General

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Noise policy

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

›General

Gloves are available to guests

›General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

›General

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

›General

Masks are available to guests

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

›General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

›General

Temperature checks are available to guests

›Covid

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

›General

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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Social distancing measures are in place

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Professional property host/manager

›General

Protective clothing is available to guests

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›General

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

›General

Masks are compulsory at the property