Visitors to Lake Mburo National Park (260 square kilometers) in the western part of Uganda have a variety of budget lodges they can opt to stay in. Whether on a tour in the picturesque Lake Mburo National Park or having a business meeting in Kiruhura or Mbarara, you might want to stay in any of the budget accommodations found in or around Lake Mburo National Park. These budget lodges in Lake Mburo National Park include,
Eagle’s Nest Camp
Eagle’s Nest Camp is a budget accommodation just near the outskirts of the pristine Lake Mburo National Park. Guests here can enjoy their comfortable stay on a lovely hill where they choose tents with private bathrooms and verandas. The bathrooms and toilets use water that is powered by solar power, thus making Eagle’s Nest Camp an ecofriendly accommodation. Eagle’s Nest Camp has a nice restaurant and fully stocked bar with a variety of soft and hard drinks that include beers, champagne and wines among others.
There is also a free parking space and guests will also get views of the lake and beautiful surrounding hills. There are unique views of the park and great chances of seeing zebras grazing close to your tent. Guests should expect non-self-contained tents, each with a wooden table and power outlet. On behalf of guests, Eagle’s Nest Camp can also organize a number of tourist activities within Lake Mburo National Park, including sport fishing, boat cruises, nature walks, horseback riding and game drives among others.
Rwonyo Rest Camp
Rwonyo Rest Camp in Lake Mburo National Park is a budget accommodation near the lake which offers convenient camping activities. The accommodation is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the camping tents are ecofriendly, constructed out of locally sourced raw materials that include thatching grass and timber, all with African designs. Rwonyo Rest Camp has safari tents, wooden platforms and bandas, each with a shared toilet and bathroom. There is a rocky pool that guests can utilize during sundowners.
Rwonyo Rest Camp also offers campfires for guests to have delightful evenings as they wind down the day while entertaining themselves with stories and various past experiences. Wild animals like antelopes can be viewed up close while at Rwonyo Rest Camp. Guests can also enjoy good food in the onsite restaurant that offers both half and full board. With a bar, guests can enjoy a variety of beers, wines and others while at Rwonyo Rest Camp. There is also a gift shop for guests to purchase souvenirs.
Leopard Rest Camp
The cozy Leopard Rest Camp in the pristine Lake Mburo National Park is an eco-camp that offers affordable accommodation services to guests. Guests to Leopard Rest Camp can select from a range of accommodation services including safari tents, deluxe tents and luxury safari tents while bush camp and cosy camps are available. The tents are made of colors that blend with the natural environment to minimize visual impact on nature. The cottages are handmade of local raw materials.
Leopard Rest Camp offers bread and breakfast, full board, half board and accommodation only to their guests. When it comes to meals, Leopard Rest Camp restaurant offers a 3-course meal of appetizer, main coarse and desert. Even vegetarians are catered for since the accommodation offers a set menu. While at Leopard Rest Camp, you can get panoramic views of Lake Mburo National Park. Leopard Rest Camp also organizes a number of tour activities within Lake Mburo National Park, including biking, game drives, nature walks, birding, sundowners etc.
Mbogo Safari Lodge
Mbogo Safari Lodge on the outskirts of Lake Mburo National Park is a peaceful accommodation located on a hilly landscape. With at least 16 rooms at the place, Mbogo Safari Lodge offers affordable accommodation with guest rooms and grass-thatched cottages. Each room has a private bathroom that offers both cold and warm showers. Other amenities include a private toilet with toiletries. There are private balconies where guests can have the most captivating views of Lake Mburo National Park wilderness.
At Mbogo Safari Lodge, guests can access free parking space, fast WIFI connectivity and a television with satellite channels. The lodge staff offer 24-hour room service and are fluent in English. With Mbogo Safari Lodge, you can experience horseback safaris, birding, sportfishing, game viewing, Bahima cultural tours and nature walks. With a fully equipped bar and kitchen, Mbogo Safari Lodge offers both local and international dishes. Unlike other lodges, Mbogo Safari Lodge has family rooms and kid’s dining.
Traveling to Lake Mburo National Park
Traveling to Lake Mburo National Park can be achieved using either road or air transport. The distance from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park on road south-westwards is about 230 kilometers. This is a scenic trip that takes about 5 hours. Air transportation options are also available from AeroLink, who offer domestic flights from Entebbe International Airport to Mbarara Airstrip. The flight takes around 45 minutes with promises of captivating aerial views of Uganda’s lavish ecosystems.
A registered tour operator like Monteero Safaris offers car hire services and you can select to either travel on a 4X4 safaris land cruiser, a drone, a saloon car or minibus. We also book flights on your behalf. In addition, we offer advise regarding the best accommodation options besides the aforementioned. You should contact us for more information including a tailored tour package to Lake Mburo National Park or any other tour destination that will imprint beautiful memories of Uganda in you.