Mpogo Safari Lodge

Mpogo Safari Lodge sits on top of a hill on the outskirts of Lake Mburo National Park, about 15 minutes from the park and around three hours from Kampala. It is a comfortable stopover between Kampala and Bwindi.

Rooms

The lodge has midrange rooms with en-suite bathrooms and hot water, plus a couple of grass-thatched cottages for extra privacy.

Activities

The lodge arranges game drives, boat trips, village walks, birdwatching and cultural activities such as drumming and craft workshops.

Why we like it

• Good value close to the park.
• Peaceful hilltop setting.
• Cultural activities with the local community.

Who it suits

Families and travellers wanting good value near Lake Mburo.

Getting there

Lake Mburo is about four hours by road from Kampala on the main highway to Mbarara, with a stop at the Equator on the way. The park’s main gates are signposted from the highway, and Mbarara airstrip is about an hour away. From the park, Bwindi is about five to six hours and Queen Elizabeth about four.

Things to do nearby

• Game drives among zebras, impala and eland.
• A boat trip on Lake Mburo for hippos, crocodiles and birds.
• Walking safaris with a ranger. See walking safari.
• Horseback safaris from lodges near the park. See horseback safari.
• Night game drives for guests staying in the park.

About Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest savannah park, about four hours from Kampala on the road to Bwindi. It is the best place in Uganda for impala and has large numbers of zebras and eland, as well as buffalo, topi, warthogs, hippos and leopards. Because there are no elephants and few large predators, walking, cycling and horseback safaris are possible. Read zebra, eland and impala at Lake Mburo.

Planning your stay

Lake Mburo breaks the long drive between Kampala and Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth, and one or two nights here add a relaxed day of wildlife. See our 2-day Lake Mburo safari and 4-day Bwindi gorillas and Lake Mburo safari.