Best hotels in Lake Mburo

Hunched beneath trees on a rocky kopje (koppie), Mihingo overlooks Lake Mburo National Park and its sweeping landscape covered with boulders, shrubs and trees. Natural elements predominate in the lodge's construction too – the walls are of local rocks and olive wood, and rugged tree trunks support the roofs, which are thatched in rural Ugandan style. The place is perfect for both unwinding after a safari or a longer stay, its setting is peaceful and very beautiful, the accommodation, facilities and simple but delicious food will more than fulfill your expectations.

Some 250 kilometres south of Kampala is Lake Mburo National Park, home to many antelope species, buffalo, zebra, croc, hippo, leopard, hyena and a rich birdlife (including the rare, prehistoric-looking shoebill). It is here, overlooking the lake from the slopes of a hill called Rwamahungu, that you'll find Mantana Mburo. This small, simple camp, with just nine tents, may not offer luxury or haute cuisine, but it's the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a comfortable bed, meals that are well cooked and filling, helpful service, gorgeous views and a rich animal and birdlife on your doorstep.

Lake Mburo National Park, in the Kiruhura district of western Uganda, is a regular on the must-visit trail for if you're looking to supplement your gorilla-trekking experiences. Set high on a hill inside the park, with some pretty breathtaking views of the rolling hills and grasslands peeking out between the acacia forests, Mburo Safari Lodge has established itself firmly as a decent mid-range place to stay here. And, with its variety of mammal species not found anywhere else in Uganda (zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and even leopard), it's difficult to believe the park is only 3.5 hours by road from Kampala.

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.

Kigambira Safari Lodge is a luxury eco – lodge built in the Southern part of Lake Mburo National Park; Uganda’s smallest park. Nestled between Lake Kigambira and the Rubanga Forest, the location provides the ideal base for the adventurous traveller with a range of activities from game drives & boat trips on Lake Mburo, to exhilarating hikes through the low canopied forest or the looping trail around Lake Kigambira. Lake Mburo is home to over 350 species of birdlife, including the rare Shoebill, Red-Faced Barbet and African Finfoot among others. With its varied habitat, the park also has Oribi, Impala, Buffalo, Waterbuck, huge herds of Zebra, and even the elusive Leopard and Lion.

Nestled in the heart of wild Uganda, Rwakobo Rock is a tranquil haven that invites you to immerse yourself in nature. The spacious and comfortable cottages are dotted around the hillside, each one offering unparalleled privacy and breathtaking sunset views. The main dining area, overlooking a vast expanse of rock that merges seamlessly with the park, provides the perfect vantage point to take in the surrounding wilderness. Surrounded by the pristine Ankole ranchlands that encircle Lake Mburo National Park, there is no shortage of opportunities for adventure and discovery. Whether you crave a leisurely afternoon lounging in a hammock, savouring an ice-cold drink, or an action-packed day exploring Lake Mburo National Park, there is something for everyone here. Rwakobo Rock beckons you to escape the noise and chaos of the modern world and rediscover the serenity of wild Uganda.