Northern Uganda
Kulu Ora
Kulu Ora sits in the Heart of Murchison’s Low‑Impact Zone, offering an intimate and comfortable base from which to explore one of Uganda’s most wildlife‑rich regions. The camp’s tented suites are simple yet stylish, with private verandas overlooking the bush.
Days here revolve around the park’s exceptional wildlife experiences: classic game drives across the northern savannahs, boat cruises along the Nile to the base of the falls, and bird‑rich walks through riverine forest. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo and numerous antelope species are commonly seen, while the river supports hippo, crocodile and prolific birdlife. After time in the field, guests return to a peaceful campfire setting and warm hospitality. Kulu Ora is a well‑placed, low‑impact base for discovering the varied landscapes and abundant wildlife of Murchison Falls.
Facilities
Tented suites, en‑suite bathrooms, private verandas, dining area, bar, campfire, solar power, Wi‑Fi in main areas, laundry service, parking, security.
Local Wildlife
Elephant, Rothschild’s giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, waterbuck, bushbuck, warthog, hippo, Nile crocodile, patas monkey, olive baboon, black‑and‑white colobus, chimpanzee (Budongo), monitor lizard, tortoises, frogs, butterflies.
Birds: shoebill, African fish eagle, saddle‑billed stork, goliath heron, grey crowned crane, giant kingfisher, pied kingfisher, malachite kingfisher, bee‑eaters, Abyssinian ground hornbill, secretarybird, martial eagle, palm‑nut vulture, red‑throated bee‑eater, African jacana, spur‑winged lapwing, black‑headed gonolek, weavers, sunbirds.
Optional Activities
Game drives, Nile boat cruises, hike to the top of Murchison Falls, birdwatching, nature walks, sundowner excursions, cultural visits, chimp trekking in Budongo Forest (optional add‑on), fishing on the Nile.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
The Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls is one of Uganda’s finest wildlife experiences, but for a quieter, more atmospheric outing, consider the downstream stretch towards the delta where birdlife is exceptional and sightings of elephant and hippo along the banks are often more relaxed.
If you have any questions regarding our Uganda tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Wildlife highlights included seeing a shoebill, we really had to search! Seeing a leopard up close on our night drive, seeing lions out on our own! The abundance and concentration of wildlife in Lake Mburu. And of course the gorillas which was so magical and the chimps.