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Sambiya River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Room service - dining
Sambiya River Lodge offers tranquility with gardens and an outdoor pool. Guests can book ecotours or zip line adventures, then enjoy drinks at the bar or meals at the restaurant. Free WiFi in common areas and helpful concierge services are available.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Cottage | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Royal Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Printer
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma

What's nearby

  • Murchison Falls National Park - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Murchison Falls - 38 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pakuba (PAF) - 68 min drive

About this property

Sambiya River Lodge

Hotel by the river
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Sambiya River Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ziplining and ecotours at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sambiya River Lodge include perks such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like printers and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, a personal chef, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
This property is located in Murchison Falls National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fee: USD 40 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sambiya River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sambiya River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sambiya River Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Sambiya River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sambiya River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sambiya River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Murchison Falls and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate is 27.8 mi (44.8 km) away.

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