Jan
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Papa's Camp
Murchison Falls, Uganda · National park
Tented camp
Photo: Moh Latif Photography · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Full board meals, House drinks and 8 more
5 tents
Bush Tents · Sleeps up to 10 guests
Children 12 and over
By air
2 hr 30 min from Pakuba airstrip
From about A$1,000
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Papa's Camp
Papa's Camp has five en-suite tents beneath fig trees on the south bank of the Nile, inside Murchison Falls National Park. Each tent faces the river and has an outdoor shower, while the mess tent brings guests together around a communal dining table, bar and lounge. Game drives, guided walks, birding and fishing are included, alongside meals, house drinks and laundry. Lions and a nearby hyena den give wildlife watchers plenty to look for. With space for ten guests, this is a small camp for travellers who prefer a riverside base and time in the bush.
“Five tents, river views and a varied programme of drives, walks and fishing make this a strong choice for travellers who want a small bush camp rather than a large lodge.”
Best for
BirdersRepeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionHyenaBuffaloGiraffeBirdlife
A five-tent camp on the Nile with lion viewing, a nearby hyena den and riverbank birding.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Save 5% when booking four or more Wildplaces Africa properties, with at least two nights at each property. Valid to 31 December 2027.
Included
- Full board meals
- House drinks
- Bed night fees
- Two shared game activities per day
- Shared night game drive
- Birding activities
- Fishing
- Laundry
- Sundowners
- Dining area
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Transfers
- Gratuities
A USD 25 conservation fee per person per night and a USD 90 park fee per person per 24 hours are additional; the park fee is paid at booking. Pakuba or Bugungu airstrip transfers cost USD 175 each way, and gratuities are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Private game drives cost USD 350 per vehicle per day. Premium wines, boat activities, Murchison Falls visits and Delta game drives cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Lounge
- Bar
- Fire pit
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Outdoor shower
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 10 guests
- Bush Tents5 at camp · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower, River Nile view
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Pakuba airstrip
- 2 hr 30 min transfer
- Papa's Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 2 hr 30 min from Pakuba airstrip
- Transfers
- Transfers take 2.5 hours from Pakuba airstrip or two hours from Bugungu airstrip. Self-drivers need good 4x4 experience for the Mopina River crossing; pickups can be arranged from Honeymoon track.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Green season
- November: Closed
- December: Good
- Good
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Higher rainfall, lush vegetation and thicker bush.
Higher rainfall brings lush vegetation and thicker bush; bring rain gear.
May
Green seasonWildlife: Higher rainfall, lush vegetation and thicker bush.
Higher rainfall brings lush vegetation and thicker bush; bring rain gear.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Higher rainfall, lush vegetation and thicker bush.
Higher rainfall brings lush vegetation and thicker bush; bring rain gear.
Nov
ClosedWildlife: Camp closed.
The camp is closed throughout November.
Dec
GoodWildlife: Dry season; animals are more likely to gather by river banks.
Hot, dry conditions bring shorter grass and draw animals towards the riverbanks.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.