Zebra, eland and leopard on foot, on horseback and by boat, only four hours from Entebbe.
Lake Mburo is small, gentle and full of animals you will not see elsewhere in Uganda: impala, eland and Burchell’s zebra. There are no elephants here, which means you can leave the vehicle and walk or ride among the herds.
It is a perfect short safari for a first visit to Uganda or for a family with younger children. Mihingo Lodge, on a granite ridge above a waterhole, keeps its own horses and knows the park’s leopards well.
Uganda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 6
Suitable for travellers aged 6 and over.
Pace and fitness
Relaxed, fitness: moderate.
We drive west past Lake Victoria, stopping at the Equator for coffee and photographs. You reach Mihingo in time for a late lunch by the pool. In the late afternoon, a game drive through the acacia woodland introduces you to the park’s zebra, topi and impala, and we stay out after dark for a night drive back to the lodge.
Overnight
Mihingo Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented rooms on a rocky ridge above a waterhole, next to Lake Mburo.
Morning is the best time to ride. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, the lodge matches you with a horse and takes you out among the herds; the animals are far less wary of horses than of vehicles. After lunch and a rest, a boat trip on Lake Mburo brings you close to hippo, crocodile and the elusive African finfoot.
Overnight
Mihingo Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented rooms on a rocky ridge above a waterhole, next to Lake Mburo.
Your last morning is on foot, with a ranger leading you to a salt lick where animals gather. Walking brings the small things into focus: tracks, dung beetles, birdsong. After brunch we drive back to Entebbe.
Mihingo Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented rooms on a rocky ridge above a waterhole, next to Lake Mburo.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$1,780 | US$1,480 | US$1,391 | US$1,391 | US$1,391 | US$1,391 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$1,600 | US$1,300 | US$1,222 | US$1,222 | US$1,222 | US$1,222 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year.
Best time for this trip Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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