Accommodation in Lake Mburo national park

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to five parks in western Uganda. The 370 sqkm national park is an increasingly common stopover on the safari circuit for visitors traveling to western Uganda or for clients who would wish a one-day tour from Kampala. This is because the park is just in a short distance of 253 km from Kampala, so it can easily be accessed to carry out different safari activities.

While planning a safari to Lake Mburo National Park, you shouldn’t worry about where to host your night because the park has a number of accommodation facilities and some of them include the following.

Mihingo Lodge

This is a renowned luxury lodge sitting deep within the park. The lodge sits atop a hill, perched on Rocky kopje and set up with local materials to blend with the surrounding environment. Mihingo lodge has got an expansive swimming pool overlooking a drinking hole in close proximity where the animals come to drink especially during sunny afternoons. The lodge also offers a number of activities including a nature walk to the communities outside the park boarders where you learn a lot about the Ankole culture and interact with the locals. Bush biking is another activity for the more adventurous. Mihingo Lodge also offers horse riding with great guides giving you a more regarding adventure by viewing wildlife more closely on the back of a horse.

Kigambira Safari Lodge

Kigambira Safari Lodge is an eco-lodge situated in the southern sector of Lake Mburo National Park, the lodge is located between lake Kigambira where it also gets its name form and Rubaga Forest.

Kigambira Safari Lodge has only 12 tastefully decorated ensuite bandas, you are assured of the finest hospitality in an intimate setting.2 family bandas provide the perfect set-up for those with children, a family reunion, or even a group of friends.

The honeymoon suite is guaranteed to give newlyweds lifelong memories, with extra care and detail to ensure your every whim is catered for. 9 deluxe bandas offer double or twin accommodation options.

No matter which cottage of the lodge you choose to stay in, you are assured of an astonishing view of Kigambira, an expansive freshwater lake that teems with birds and wildlife. Thanks to the availability of mosquito nets, you are assured of a peaceful & comfortable night.

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

this is a mid-range facility located 1 kilometer from Nshara gate of Lake Mburo National Park. The lodge has 8 cottages that can be arranged as single, double or triple. There is also a family unit. Visitors staying at Rwakobo Rock can enjoy a number of activities including biking, walking safaris, night game drives. The staff lights up a campfire where visitors gather and enjoy their evening. There is also a watering hole near the restaurant where animals often come to drink and a hammock where you can unwind with incredible views of the expansive plains. A stay at Rwakobo Rock saves you entrance fees on your first night as it is situated right outside the park.

Eagle’s Nest Lodge

The lodge is situated on a hill bordering Lake Mburo National Park and has one of the best views in Uganda. Each safari tent has its own veranda overlooking the pack and bathrooms are a true bush experience while toilets are an eco-friendly invention! Showers are filled upon the visitors’ request and meals are prepared by a wood fire in big African Potjies! A stay at Eagle’s nest lodge will reward you with views to die for and a true African experience, all on a budget!

Mantana Tented Camp

The tented camp is also known as Lake Mburo Camp. It’s a tented camp offering luxury tented accommodation inside Lake Mburo National Park. It is located on the side of Rwamahungu hill, overlooking Lake Mburo and its surrounding eco-systems; it is a peaceful area with great views of the lake and surrounding country. Mantana tented camp is a small and intimate luxury camp fitting perfectly with the environment. It offers luxurious and spacious tents on wooden decks with their large bedrooms, en-suite facilities and verandahs overlooking Lake Mburo and valley also complimented by a luxurious sitting room, bar and dining area. There are resident zebra, warthogs, water buck, impala, buffalo, civet cats and prolific bird life around the area and tents making it an ideal place to relax.

Arcadia Cottages

Arcadia cottages are found 2 kilometers from Rwonyo Park headquarters and located close to the Lake. It is thus a great place to stay and explore the park on game drives and encounter hippos and crocodiles on a boat cruise or get close and personal to nature on a guided nature walk / walking safari.
The lodge has eight self-contained cottages arranged around a central lodge building, where visitors can enjoy the tasty dishes in the restaurant or relax and take in the stunning view from the newly built raised deck. As the sun winds down, guests can unwind from an exciting day’s safari around the open fire, sipping on a cold drink from the bar while impala, warthog and the occasional hippo graze the grass just yards away.

Lake Mburo Safari Lodge

Mburo safari lodge is a semi luxury accommodation located right inside Lake Mburo National Park. The lodge offers cottages and honeymoon house, all built on wooden platform covered with grass-thatched roof, perfectly blending with the natural environment. It offers luxury cottages, honeymoon house, a family cottage and a campground that is well located and equipped with flushing toilets, showers and electricity. Visitors can opt to use their own tents or acquire good safari tents from the lodge. Campers can cook for themselves or eat in the restaurant. The campground is well marked, leveled and well drained.

Leopard Rest Camp

Leopard Rest Camp is the perfect budget campsite for all your needs. Located just 1KM outside of the Nshara entrance gate, we offer a variety of accommodation, activity, and safari options for every type of traveler. Eco friendly, family friendly, and budget friendly, we welcome groups of all sizes and have a spacious area for overland campers!

Whether Lake Mburo is your destination or just a quick stop on the way, we have got you covered. With activities like biking safari and bird watching, you can spend the day amongst the zebras in a way you will never forget. Or, grab a cold drink, enjoy the panoramic view from our restaurant, and listen to the birds. Either way, we can guarantee you will leave here feeling relaxed and refreshed.