Is a premier, family-owned luxury eco-lodge perched on a 500-million-year-old rocky kopje (outcrop) adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. Known for its spectacular 360-degree views oof the savannah and its commitment to conservation, it is the only lodge in Uganda offering overnight horseback safaris within a national park.
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ACCESS BY ROAD.
Mihongo is located approximately 242 km from Kampala, drive that typically takes 4 to 5 hours. The lodge is situated on a rocky outcrop roughly 22 km form the main Mbarara-Masaka highway.
ACCESS BY AIR.
Air access is possible via domestic flights and a private charters that land at airstrips.Flying to the region significantly reduces transit time from Kampala or Entebbe (roughly 45 minutes vs. 4-5 hours by road).
The Lodge features 12 luxury tented rooms (often referred to as bandas) designed for total privacy and seclusion.
Rocky Outcrop (Kopje): Perched high on 500-million-year- old granite boulders, these rooms offer spectacular 360-degree panoramas of the savannah.
Lakeside: Positions that overlook Lake Mburo and the surroundings tranquil Forests.
Forest Setting: Nestled deep within the woods for a more ‘shady’ and grounded feeling.
Waterhole Proximity: Highly popular rooms located down by the waterhole, allowing guests to watch animals like zebras and buffaloes from their private.
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While staying at MIHINGO LODGE, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at MIHINGO LODGE.
Horseback Safaris: Mihongo is the only lodge in Uganda offering safaris on the horseback. They cater to all levels, from 1-hour walks for beginners to 4-hours rides for experienced riders, and even overnight horse safaris with fly-camping.
Night Game Drives: One of the few places in Uganda where nocturnal drives are permitted. Using powerful spotlights, guides help guests spot elusive leopards, hyenas, bush pigs, and white-tailed mongoose.
Walking Safaris: Guided nature walks occur both inside the park (accompanied by an armed ranger) and outside on community lands. Popular routes include loops through the Rubanga Forest or treks to hilltop viewpoints.
Boat Trips on Lake Mburo: 90-minute excursions departing every two hours (from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM) to see hippos, crocodiles, and water birds like the African Finfoot and Fish Eagle.
Bush Running : For fitness enthusiasts, the lodge organizes guided runs over the undulating community lands outside the park.
Mountain Biking: Guests can explore the sandy tracks and animal paths outside the park borders on high-quality bikes. This is a great way to see zebra and impalas at a faster pace than walking.
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