Where to stay on a safari in lake mburo national park

Wondering where to stay on a safari in lake mburo national park! Lake mburo national park offers a variety of accommodation options from budget, mid-range and luxury. The park is uganda’s closest national park from the capital city Kampala through masaka – Mbarara route. Lake mburo national park is uganda’s compact wild gem making it a must visit national park in Uganda.

Lake mburo has accommodation facilities for both local and international travelers seeking adventure, enjoying foods, trails and wildlife.

Accomodations where to stay on a safari in lake mburo national park

 Mburo safari lodge

Mburo safari lodge is a unique luxury eco-friendly lodge that offers comfort for every traveler staying in their luxury cottages, honey moon cottages, family cottages, camp sites and a swimming pool.

It offers amazing honey moon experience that creates enjoyable privacy with their private balcony offering scenic views of the park. The lodge provides standard bathroom with hot water and comfortable beds.

Do not worry to move with your family because mburo safari lodge has the best family cottage of 5 persons to enjoy a perfect stay in the luxury style. Also, mburo safari lodge offers camping space for travelers that empress nature, camping tents are always available for hire or come along with one.

Eagles Nest lodge

Eagles nest lodge is situated on a hill that is near lake mburo national park offering best views. The lodge is favorite for budget travelers visiting lake mburo national for safari. This is the lodge for tourists interested in the African experience.

Eagles nest lodge has got tents placed under grass thatched roofs for an African experience but offers best views of lake mburo national park.

Mihingo lodge

Mihingo lodge is a luxury lodge situated on a hill, perched on a rocky edge within lake mburo national park. the lodge offers an expansive swimming pool that overlooks water sources in the park where animals are sighted while at lodge.

Mihingo lodge is one of the lodges with various activities like nature walks with the local communities outside the park borders where travelers learn about the banyankole culture and interact with the locals. The lodge offers bush biking activity to tourists who visit to have more adventures.

A stay at mihingo lodge, creates a chance for tourists who intend to view wildlife closely while on horse riding.

Rwakobo rock lodge

Rwakobo rock lodge is a mid-range lodge with 8 cottages with occupancy of single rooms, double rooms and triple rooms. The lodge has a camp fire area where visitors gather during the cold evenings as they enjoy stories.

Visitors staying at Rwakobo lodge enjoy a variety of activities like biking safaris, walking safaris and both day and night game drives.

Mantana tented camp

Mantana tented camp is located in Mbarara that offers mid-range accommodations for travelers visiting lake mburo national park. This tented camp offers a blend of comfort to visitors during their stay at the camp site. The camp is inside lake mburo and constructed using wooden structures offering spectacular views of lake mburo national park and an opportunity of seeing different wildlife species.

Montana tented camp has a good restaurant that offers local and international dishes with our professional staff.  The camp is spacious and safe for visitors. While at this camp, expect visits of animals such as zebras, warthogs, buffalo, water bucks, antelopes and many others.

Arcadia cottages

Arcadia cottages is a mid-range accommodation located in the park close to the mburo lake. It is one of the best places for relaxation and exploring lake mburo national park on game drives.

The lodge has got 8 self-contained cottages, well arranged for visitors to enjoy the stunning views of the park. It has a full stocked bar where to get cold drinks as you watch grazers around the premises.

Leopard Rest camp

Leopard Rest camp is a budget eco-friendly campsite situated outside of the Nshara gate. It has a variety of camping options where visitors enjoy camping in tents and the camp has a kitchen for those interested in preparing meals on their own. Camping categories are bush camping, lazy camping, safari tents and luxury safari tents.

Kigarama wilderness lodge

Kigarama wilderness lodge is a small community lodge focused on sustainability allowing clients to get close and connect with nature. The lodge single, double or twin rooms with amenities such as free Wi-Fi and swimming pool.

Hyena hill lodge

Hyena hill lodge is situated at the edge of lake mburo national park close to Sanga gate. The lodge has comfortable cottages with private bathrooms with breathtaking views of lake mburo national park. The lodge features single, double, twin rooms and family rooms. The lodge offers bicycle safaris around the park.

Kigambira safari lodge

Kigambira safari lodge is a luxury eco-friendly lodge located in the southern part of lake mburo national park. It has got spacious rooms such as deluxe, deluxe twin, honeymoon bandas and family bandas with amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioners, swimming pool and ample parking.

What to do during a safari in lake mburo national park

During your safari in lake mburo natural park, there are a variety of activities to experience.

Horse back riding

Horse back riding takes place in the park with special riding trails. Horseback riding is another way to get closer to wild animals in lake mburo.

Walking safari

Here you explore lake mburo national park on foot with our professional ranger guides. Take a calm walk through the open grasslands viewing giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalos and other wildlife species.

Day and night game drives

Enjoy game drives in a safari vehicle while viewing lake mburo national park wildlife species and night game drives looking for nocturnal animals like leopards, spotted hyenas and others.

Boat cruise safari

Join a boat safari on lake mburo where you will spot aquatic species such as crocodiles, hippos, snakes, monitor lizards and fish.

Birding safari

Lake mburo national park boasts over 315 bird species making it a birders paradise for bird watchers spotting birds such as helmeted guineafowl, papyrus gonolek, red chested cuckoo, water thick knee, crested francolin, African gray hornbill and many others.

Best time to visit lake mburo national park for safari

The months between December to February and June to august are best for visiting lake mburo national park, during these moments the trails are dry with less rains though the park can be visited all year round.