Sambiya River Lodge

Excellent place Foot was really excellent Room are good I really recommend this place to go and enjoy Our family enjoyed . The buffaloes around the premise also beautify the place. I like the beautiful smiles of the staffs right from reception, service and housekeeping

First of the the views are breathtaking, all the activities are so much fun and once in a lifetime experiences to see the raw beauty of Africa, the lodge itself beautiful design mixing modern contemporary art with ethnic Ugandan heritage, very cosy and peaceful it it made the trip that much more amazing highly recommend!!!

The place is nice, nice environment is nice and a lot of fun activities like the zip lining the longest in Uganda , the high swing and also there are Buffalos around. 😍 The service staff and the food was good and there was exceptional service. Its really a great place

DON'T come here if you want an authentic eco lodge experience. As I write it is after 10pm and a loud speaker is outside our cabin blaring out chat and music- this has been organised by the lodge. Despite pointing out we (and others!)will be up around 5.30am to go on safari they have made no effort to reduce the noise. The new manager is apparently aiming at the Ugandan market- presumably city people having a 'safari experience ' but with all the city benefits of loud music and late nights.

The lodge is serene with many things to see like the canopy walk and zip, the food was perfect and the staff excellent. The only challenge was on and off wifi but given the park conditions, it was excellent stay. Brenda komugisha gave us much guidance along side Moses and others.

The customer service is amazing, the food is delicious, a variety of fun activities for everyone, clean accommodation, beautiful scenery with incredible wildlife around and so much more. I highly recommend this place. Special thanks to all the staff especially to the manager who kept making sure everyone was well taken care of, Jatim, Ivan our fun driver and guide, Moses the activities manager, Morish and Emma the intern. Thank you all so much.

This has been and could be a wonderful lodge. The main building pools and rooms could all do with some maintenance. Cushions round the fire pit are dirty and have holes in them. Good location for main attractions, food is buffet style for all meals and was same for the 2 days we stayed and is average at best. Staff all very helpful and made the stay acceptable.

I stayed at Sambiya River Lodge for an extended weekend—Saturday through Monday morning—and found my experience to be mediocre at best. Considering the price, I would recommend looking for other accommodation options. While the hotel is relatively close to Murchison Falls and some attractions, there are other places nearer to the popular spots. This hotel may have been good in the past, but its current lack of upkeep and poor communication make it less appealing. Here are some issues I encountered: Power Outages: The power was frequently cut off during the day and night. The room only has a large screened opening for ventilation, and when the noisy fan shuts off due to the power cuts, the room becomes hot and stale. For nighttime restroom trips, only a small lamp is provided to guide you. Room Condition: The bed showed signs of bedbugs, and the room was generally unkempt. A fellow traveler even had a bat in their room. Additionally, the top of the closet was covered in animal droppings. I didn't see any rats in the room but there were plenty around the general areas. Play Area and Canopy Walk: The kids' play area was under construction and showed no signs of progress. The "canopy walk" consisted of a wooden bridge over the river leading to a "nature walk" that was so overgrown it was unusable without a guide. Food and Pools: The food was acceptable local fare, though some fellow travelers experienced stomach issues while I avoided any problems. The pools appeared neglected and were quite murky. Overall, I would suggest seeking alternative accommodations if you’re planning to visit Murchison Falls.