Sambiya River Lodge

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Independent
7.8 (5 reviews)
Sambiya Village, Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma , Karuma , UG
256-704-023485

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Facilities

Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
The swimming pool
Cons:
Food quality inconsistency
Check-in and check-out process confusion

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
7.7
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.7
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
7.5
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 23:35

Property Description

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.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • 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

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 5 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 7.7
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.5
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William • family
10
Pros:

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

2025-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family
6
Pros:

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.

2024-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • family_with_children
10
Pros:

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

2023-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • family
10
Pros:

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.

2023-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter
8
Best value for a wilderness lodge!
Pros:

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.

2018-05-04 • via Nuitee