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NILE SAFARI LODGE
Escape the Ordinary
OUR STORY
Explore the breathtaking views of the River Nile from every corner of our lodge. In the heart of Murchison falls national park, Nile Safari Lodge offers a magical escape in the most luxurious, tranquil and eco-friendly setting Uganda has to offer.
Community and Sustainability Commitment
Here are some key sustainability & community practices that these hosts are committed too. Please use the key below the icons for reference. You might see that some measurements are not currently in place and that’s okay, we choose to support our hosts on their imperfect road towards a better world and we understand that that takes time.
Power saving initiatives in place
Water saving measures in place
Plastic avoidance in place
Ecological construction
Ecological suppliers preferred
Environmental information for guests
Regenerative energy initiatives in place
Vegetarian menu available
Vegan menu available
Waste policy in place
Car charging station
Uses local suppliers
Local NGO supported
Local charity activity in place
Sells & promotes local products
Promotes other local SMEs & entrepreneurs
Equal opportunity & fair job policy in place
Provides local transport information
Recommends local cultural places of interest
Supports community development & local infrastructure
Sustainability Practices
Community Commitments
Not in Place
Eco Certifications & Efforts
Just as we admire each of our hosts for their singularity, we appreciate that their sustainability journeys are also unique. Because of this, we do not require our hosts to have an eco certification or two under their belt, we simply guide them on improving their sustainable business practices one imperfect – but positive – step at a time. If a host has eco certifications they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.
BEYOND GREEN
Businesses come to us because they want to improve their sustainability. No matter where you start your journey from or how far you want to go, we can guide you one step at a time to achieve your sustainability objectives. We can help you reduce your operational costs, win awards for your sustainability work and inspire your workforce.
SOLAR FARM
We have a capacity of 50 KW to generate sufficient power throughout the lodge. Our efforts to fully operate on renewable energy sources is our modest contribution to playing our part in adapting to a new world whilst raising the consciousness of all those that visit Nile Safari Lodge in the common belief that change is possible if we collectively join in ensuring a lighter footprint on the Earth.
GREENHOUSE
Vegetables are freshest when they come from your own garden. Here we try our hardest to produce herbs and vegetables with no pesticides or chemical fertilisers.
ORGANIC NATURAL SWIMMING POOL
Everybody likes to swim in clean, safe and clear water , due to the sustainable approach of the purely Nile Safari Lodge, you’ll bathe in a saltwater pool overlooking River Nile and Murchison Falls national park. Hygienically clean water is ensured by a salt electrolysis plant, which splits the salt into two components: sodium bicarbonate and hypochlorite gas. The latter reacts with microorganisms and bacteria. The great advantage of this system is that afterwards the chlorite gas reacts with the sodium bicarbonate to form salt again – decomposing automatically and in an entirely natural way. Here you can swim in an eco-friendly way, without the annoying chlorine smell – and the salty water leaves a pleasant feeling on your skin.
REDUCING WASTE
A state-of-the-art ultraviolet water purification system has diverted waste from landfill by entirely eliminating plastic water bottles, in addition to other plastic waste reduction efforts. Guests receive reuseable water bottles upon arrival for their personal use on property.
TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE
A tree-planting initiative offers guests an opportunity to actively participate in the reforestation and conservation of the surrounding area. The ensuing effects not only boost tree biodiversity, but oxygen production as well, while simultaneously restoring natural food sources and habitat for birds and wildlife.
NGOs & Local Impact Projects Supported
Each of our hosts strive to have a positive impact on their local communities. Some of our hosts already have established connections with local partners to enrich the lives and wellbeing of their communities, others are in the process of creating these long term relationships. If a host has local NGO connections they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.
Borehole Construction & Maintenance
Working with the local leaders in nearby Mubako, Nile Safari Lodge modernised and restored three vital boreholes essential to providing clean drinking water. And to support the local economy, the property employs local performers who proudly share their cultural heritage through traditional music and dance.
Snares to Wares Initiative
The Snares to Wares Initiative is a community-based conservation initiative, dedicated to improving human livelihood and protecting wildlife in and around the village of Pakwach, Uganda. The initiative works with youth (susceptible to going into poaching) and converted poachers to transform the wire from snares into delicate, handcrafted sculptures of the wildlife we see everyday within the park from lions to elephants to giraffes.
Murchison Falls National Park, where we are based, has the highest concentration of illegal wire snares in the world, and this has devastating effects on our much-loved local wildlife. Snare injuries can often lead to individuals dying even if the actual injury is not fatal – simply as they cannot keep up. As an organization, we remove more than 10,000 snares every year, which otherwise may’ve led to significant wildlife mortality.
This project simultaneously transforms human lives and addresses the problem of wildlife poaching by empowering local artisans to repurpose wire snares into sculptures of the wildlife that would otherwise fall victim to snaring. Proceeds from the sale of these sculptures flow directly into the community to sustain these transformations.
Here at Nile Safari Lodge we have a whole range of wares available for purchase in the Craft Shop.
What our hosts say..
Transparency is essential if we are all going to grow and improve together and this is why we have dedicated this section to sharing what we love about each place and its hosts. We work with each of our hosts to improve their guest experiences, sustainability practices and local impact, this is where you can learn more about that along with what still needs to be improved, the measures being taken to ensure our hosts continue to move forward and every now and then we’ll come back to update you on their progress.
LOCATION
Nile Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park
Southern banks of River Nile
Uganda
Contact
Mail: info@nilesafarilodge.com
Phone: +256 707 003 756 /+256 761 571 642
Nile Safari Lodge is a wholly owned family lodge, started in 2017 with a long-term dream of creating and offering a unique experience. Our lodge is designed to be minimally intrusive, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes, as well as total exclusivity. Our furniture and fittings have been carefully selected to blend the boundaries between inside and outside, creating a seamless integration with nature while upholding a high standard of comfort, aesthetics and durability. We pay very close attention to every small detail while trying to be at one with the environment.
Brunch At The Top Of The Falls
The best breakfast with an unbelievably beautiful view as your eyes gaze through the most powerful waterfall in Uganda.
Game Drives
Undoubtedly the highlight of any safari is the game drive. From the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle, you can experience the thrill of viewing wildlife in its natural environment. You are certain to spot and catch some great photos of the legendary big four.
Nile River Cruise
An excellent alternative to the game drive is an exciting boat ride along the green and lush curves of the mystical Nile with a perfect view of the Murchison Falls.
Growing up in Uganda, many of our family holidays were spent in the National Parks; we love to discover new horizons and encounter new faces. The reason why we love the region where Nile Safari Lodge is situated is because of the people; their kindness and workmanship is incomparable.
Our business is composed of 5 siblings and parents who taught each and every child how to appreciate the simple things in life. As a family, the most memorable holidays and family time we spent were always in the garden, forest or parks, usually camping and always barefoot. When certain rules are put into place like ‘no TV before it’s pitch black outside’ or if it is raining heavily then you realise how much free time you actually have, and how many scars you can get from having such a vivid imagination! From a young age all of us siblings were very interested in animals (wild or house pets), plants and trees. We grew up with a forest behind our house, spending days on end in the forest appreciating all the birds and monkeys.
Every school holiday’s destination was a new national park, and when we had visited them all we returned to the ones we enjoyed. The most important thing for us when we would go on holidays was to be together as a family, spend all day in the pool and have nice campfires at night; this is where our strong bonds were formed.
From a young age we always wondered why everyone always preferred and talked about travelling to Kenya or Tanzania for Safari Experiences, yet we would always debate and market the beauty that Uganda has to offer. It’s only when we grew up and realised that people are travelling to our neighbouring countries due to the diverse accommodation options and packages on offer. When we identified this gap in the Ugandan market we were determined to offer Uganda’s first high-end, eco-friendly lodge.
We studied the existing market and the tendencies in the more developed countries and that is when we came up with our three leading words; exclusive, luxurious and eco-friendly.
Our future goals for Nile Safari Lodge are the following:
- Create a community centre where our clients and the community get the opportunity to make crafts and share creative ideas.
- Add another Villa, so we have a total of 10 rooms
- Start a conservation program with Uganda Wildlife, to protect and raise awareness about Murchison Falls
- Open a sister lodge in another beautiful location in Uganda.
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