With heaps of charm, Paraa Safari Lodge is a wonderfully located property near to Murchison Falls National Park, decorated in Safari décor and retaining its reputation as a slice of Ugandan history. One of the first post-war lodges in the park and visited by the Queen in 1959, Paraa is perfect for travellers wanting to feel like old –time explorers within a luxury property.
Location
Within easy reach of the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, Paraa Safari Lodge is ideally located for game viewing and even has its own launch jetty for easily accessible boat trips along the Nile.
Rooms
Paraa has 54 comfortable and relaxed rooms offering views across the Nile to Murchison Falls. Each bedroom is divided over two levels with tiled floors, teak fixtures and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the river. The interior of the rooms is a friendly nod to a bygone safari era.
Communal Areas
Although more reminiscent of a hotel than a traditional safari lodge, Paraa Lodge has brilliant facilities. A bar and ‘Captain’s Table’ restaurant with outdoor seating boast sweeping river views and a beautifully manicured garden surround the properties large swimming pool. There is even a swim-up pool bar should you desire a cocktail or a snack mid stroke.
Activities
Guests can take morning or afternoon game drives in the National Park, explore the riverbank by foot or take a boat to the base of the falls where you can indulge in a spot of fishing or even hike to the top. Boat trips through the Papyrus delta are also available to see a host of wildlife along the river including the rarely sighted Shoebill. Guests can also take chimpanzee treks in the nearby Kaniyo Pabidi forest and for lofty views of the landscape, hot air balloon rides can be arranged.
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When to go
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DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in April. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in April. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in April. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by the occasional but intense thunderstorm.
While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by the occasional but intense thunderstorm.
While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more the arrival of wetter weather in August. long rains arrive in April.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more the arrival of wetter weather in August. long rains arrive in April.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by the occasional but intense thunderstorm.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, rainfall can be expected at any time during this period.
Its location so close to the equator means that temperatures throughout the year are very consistent, the variable in play is often altitude, which varies greatly across Uganda, this, therefore, has a corresponding effect on both temperature as well as rainfall. The majority of the regions in Uganda sit at fairly high altitudes, which moderates the temperatures, especially in the case of Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks where it can be really quite cool.
Although rainfall is possible through the year in most locations, there are main two wet seasons in Uganda. The first takes place between March and May, the second between September and November. There are some exceptions to this, such as Kidepo Valley National Park which has just one wet season.
The best time for a safari in Uganda is very much defined by the type of experience you are seeking. Many parks are good all year round, although you will find that one’s chances of a good sighting improve during the drier months of the year. Trekking Gorillas or Chimpanzee is not as influenced by the weather, although there is no doubt that the trekking is easier and more enjoyable during the drier times of the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by the occasional but intense thunderstorm.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
WET SEASON
The exact start and end of the rains are always a little uncertain, but generally, this period is the wettest time of the year. This wet season is also often characterised by the occasional but intense thunderstorm.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
DRIER PERIOD
A brief drier interlude before the more intense long rains arrive in April. The altitude does, however, mean that this ‘dry season’ is a little unpredictable. While this park always has good birding during this time of the year migratory species can be found in full breeding colours.
Its location so close to the equator means that Murchison Falls National Park has consistent temperatures throughout the year, while the high altitude (615 to 1,187m or 2,900 to 4,386ft) moderate these a little to an average maximum of 31°C/88°F through the year.
Murchison Falls has no distinct dry season, although June and July do tend to be the driest months of the year. There is also a slight lapse in rainfall in January and February.
The park can be good throughout the year, but game viewing is best in the driest months of the year, as vegetation thins and wildlife becomes a little more concentrated. This being said, this is a park which we would recommend throughout the year.
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