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Sambiya River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Karuma with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Along the river, Sambiya River Lodge offers a serene escape with lush gardens and a refreshing outdoor pool. Explore the surrounding landscape on an ecotour or zip line adventure, then unwind at the bar or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi in public areas and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $296
$429 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Cottage | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Royal Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma

What's nearby

  • Murchison Falls National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Murchison Falls - 38 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Pakuba (PAF) - 68 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Sambiya River Lodge

  • Enjoy your visit to Karuma with a stay at Sambiya River Lodge. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located in Murchison Falls National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Ziplining
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Additional fee: USD 40 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sambiya River Lodge Karuma

Sambiya River Karuma

Sambiya River Lodge Hotel

Sambiya River Lodge Karuma

Sambiya River Lodge Hotel Karuma

Frequently asked questions

Does Sambiya River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sambiya River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sambiya River Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Sambiya River Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sambiya River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sambiya River Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sambiya River Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Sambiya River Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sambiya River Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Sambiya River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Sambiya River Lodge like?

Sambiya River Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Murchison Falls National Park, which is 32 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

This lodge isn't near the safari area, it's about a 45min drive to get there. The rooms are nice but lacking services, such as no hot water for half the time, smelly towels, not enough towels, etc. The food is good but it's buffet style.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Once you understand the power schedule everything is fine. Great place.
William, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds if u love nature. Staff available and have good customer care. Overall was a great stay. Highly recommend.
Lydia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Veel en veel te duur!!
Jeen, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Non avevano la prenotazione

L’hotel non aveva contezza della prenotazione da me effettuata con expedia all’inizio di maggio per agosto, cioè 3 mesi prima. Arrivata nella struttura dopo un lungo viaggio, alla reception sono cascati dalle nuvole! Nessuna prenotazione a suo nome signora!! Hanno detto che expedia non ha mai comunicato loro del mio arrivo! È colpa del sambyia river lodge o di expedia? Ancora oggi non lo so! Certo che d’ora in avanti non potro più fidarmi di expedia! Per fortuna alla struttura avevano posto e dunque la stanza mi è stata data lo stesso, se no non so che fine avrei fatto, nel mezzo di nulla. Per il resto l’hotel è piuttosto “run out” si vede che ha conosciuto tempi migliori, comunque passabile. Personale gentile, buona la cena
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Midden in Murchison Falls NP

mooi Lodge Park. De eigenaresse bleek er niet te zijn waardoor het personeel wat minder hard en enthousiast aan het werk was (voetbal was interessanter dan ons naar onze lodge brengen; ivm veiligheid vanwege wild in het park). Het is absoluut een mooi park op een prachtige locatie (al zit je aan de "verkeerde kant" van de Nijl voor een Safari. Als je het pontje wilt halen dus extra vroeg uit de veren ;-) Eten is er redelijk goed maar wel aan de prijs. Vlak bij de Nijl zit Camping Red Chilli; heerlijk eten voor weinig (zowel lunch als diner). Leuk hip gezellig personeel. Sambiya River Lodge is mooi en goed maar wel heel erg duur!
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Best value for a wilderness lodge!

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, 2-night trip