Elephant View Lodge earns its name: elephant herds move regularly across the plains in front of the property, and it is common to watch them from the lounge or the pool. It is a comfortable, family-friendly mid-range lodge on the north bank, with roomy cottages, plenty of space for children to be children, and short drives to the northern game-drive tracks. For families who want an unfussy, welcoming base with wildlife on the doorstep, it is a strong pick.
Where it is
On the north bank within reach of the northern game-drive circuit, so morning drives start without a ferry crossing. The Paraa jetty for the launch cruise is a short drive, and the top of the falls is a ferry crossing and a drive beyond on the south bank.
The setting
The lodge looks out over open plains where elephant, giraffe and antelope are frequently in view, with the cottages spread along the frontage and a central lounge, dining area and pool taking in the same outlook. The grounds are spacious and the mood is relaxed and family-oriented.
Rooms
Roomy family-friendly en-suite cottages, each with a large bed and space for extra beds, a mosquito net, hot water, a fan and a veranda facing the plains. Interconnecting and family rooms are available. Power is solar with generator backup.
Facilities and food
A swimming pool with the plains view, a restaurant and bar serving a set menu with choices and dietary flexibility including child-friendly options, a lounge, a fire pit and slow Wi-Fi in the main area. Breakfast and lunch boxes are packed for early drives. The lodge arranges game drives, the launch cruise, the falls hike, birding and fishing.
Who it suits
Elephant View Lodge suits families with children, multi-generational groups and anyone who wants a relaxed north-bank base with wildlife visible from the grounds and short transfers to the game. Couples wanting an intimate camp or a riverfront room may prefer other options.
What it costs, as a guide
Mid-range lodges here typically run from around US$110 to US$210 per person per night sharing a double, full board – the riverfront cottages and the better-known names toward the top of that band, the simpler cottage lodges toward the bottom. Park entry fees, your vehicle and guide, and the activities are all separate – a full safari quote from us wraps everything into one figure. Rates move with the season and the room type and change from year to year, so the prices here are indicative and for planning only; we always confirm the exact current rate for your dates directly with the property before you commit to anything.
How it fits your safari
Elephant View Lodge is on the north bank near the game-drive circuit, and its layout and pace are geared toward families – roomy cottages, a pool and short transfers to the wildlife. We use it for trips with children where a relaxed base close to the game matters.
Good to know
Rates, room types and exact facilities change from season to season, so we confirm the current price and availability for your dates directly with the property before you commit to anything – there is no charge for this and no obligation. Power at most Murchison lodges is a mix of mains, solar and generator and may switch off overnight, so a head torch and a power bank are worth carrying; Wi-Fi, where it exists, is slow and best treated as a way to send a message home. Meals are usually full board, and any lodge will pack a breakfast or lunch box for an early game drive if we let the kitchen know. A yellow-fever certificate is required to enter Uganda and malaria prophylaxis is recommended for the whole country.
Check availability at Elephant View Lodge
Send us your travel dates and the style of safari you have in mind and we will come back within 24 hours with current rates and availability at Elephant View Lodge, along with a full day-by-day itinerary and a clear quote – no deposit to enquire. Browse our Murchison Falls safaris, read the park guide, see the rest of our Murchison Falls accommodation, or get in touch now.
