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Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Lake Mburo | Timbuktu Travel
Lake Mburo

Arcadia Cottages Mburo

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About Arcadia Cottages Mburo

Imagine you're in the Garden of Eden at this remote, lush wildlife haven
One of the smaller national parks in Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is a real gem. With its ancient rocky ridges and gorges and chain of lakes, Lake Mburo being the largest, part of the park's attraction is its wilderness wetland system that brims with wildlife. Arcadia Cottages lie close to the water on the shore of Lake Mburo, tucked into a leafy woodland cove. It's a small camp, hospitable and comfortable, and has no fenced boundary, so your chances of seeing the local wildlife – the Big Five, a myriad antelope, crocodile, hippo and 350-plus bird species, are significant.
Lake Mburo , Uganda
From $160 per person/per night
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9 Rooms
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The property

Linked to the cottages by sandy tracks, the main lodge building is a double-storeyed A-frame wooden structure. At its hub is a small bar, with the day's menu written up on a chalkboard nearby (the meals, served in the lower dining area, are fresh and good). Everything is simple, but neat and comfortable. Upstairs, a large open lounge and deck offer stunning views of the bushveld below and the lake – the ultimate sundowner spot if ever there was one.

The rooms

Eight quirky cottages, built from concrete artfully decorated to resemble wooden logs, are spread out along the property. Each is self-contained and spacious, and simply furnished with large (non-sagging!) beds and fresh linen, mosquito nets, a clean en-suite bathroom with shower, a flashlight and a lantern. There is a little private balcony with seating from which you can spot any passing wildlife. Wait for the generator to be switched on for electricity for the hot showers!

Activities

This is the ideal base from which to explore the park, and getting an early start is easy as the camp lies close to the park office. You can opt for either a walking tour (unique in Uganda) or a 4x4 safari, and expect to see the famous Burchell's zebra, eland, hippo, impala, crocodile, leopard and lion, which have recently returned to this sanctuary. The area is also fantastic for birdwatching and boat trips on the lake.
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How to book Arcadia Cottages Mburo

How do I book Arcadia Cottages Mburo?

Arcadia Cottages Mburo can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Arcadia Cottages Mburo or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Arcadia Cottages Mburo?

Stays at Arcadia Cottages Mburo start from around $160 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Arcadia Cottages Mburo

Uganda

Lake Mburo

Fabulous plains game as well as horse-riding and bike safaris make this a great safari stop off.