Mburo Eagle’s Nest is a beautiful safari lodge located in Lake Mburo National Park found in western Uganda and very ideal for budget travelers and nature lovers looking for immersive bush experiences.
Mburo Eagle’s Nest is perched on a high hill facing the Park and offers scenic views of the Savannah plains hence giving you an ultimate African safari experience with comfortable basic accommodation, making it a popular choice for travelers who want close wilderness encounters without the high cost of luxury lodges.
Location & Setting
Located on a hill overlooking Lake Mburo National Park, the camp enjoys some of the best views in Uganda’s savannah.
It sits just outside the Sanga/Nshara Park region, making it easy to access the park’s wildlife and activity hubs.
The setting is quintessential African bush — wide open horizons, wildlife on the plains below, and star-filled night skies.
This positioning allows guests to often spot animals grazing on the plains from their tent verandas at sunrise or sunset.
Accommodation
Mburo Eagle’s Nest offers tent-based accommodation designed for an authentic safari vibe:
Safari Tents
The lodge features about 10–12 safari tents with private verandas facing the park.
Each tent typically has twin beds, power outlets, and basic furnishings.
Many tents are self-contained with en-suite bathrooms and showers, while others are non-self-contained with a shared ablution block nearby.
The verandas provide stunning sunrise and sunset views and are ideal for relaxing, wildlife watching, or enjoying a quiet coffee in the morning.
This accommodation style gives guests a true African canvas experience — close to nature but with enough comfort to unwind after a day of safari activities.
Dining & Social Spaces
The lodge has a central main building that serves as the restaurant, bar, and communal gathering area.
Meals typically include continental options with local, Indian, and European influences, and can be served buffet-style.
Dinners are often cooked over a wood fire using traditional potjies, enhancing the authentic bush dining experience.
Guests can also enjoy drinks and conversations around a campfire, taking in the night sounds of the wilderness.
Activities & Safari Experiences
Staying at Mburo Eagle’s Nest offers access to a wide range of activities around Lake Mburo — from thrilling wildlife encounters to cultural immersion:
Game Drives
Guests can arrange morning and evening game drives into Lake Mburo National Park to see iconic East African wildlife such as:
Zebras, impalas, topis, warthogs, elands, buffalo and other plains game
Hippos and crocodiles near water bodies
Prolific bird life — including waterbirds and birds of prey — making this a good stop for birdwatchers.
Nature Walks
Guided nature walks allow visitors to explore the bush on foot with armed park guides, offering a closer understanding of plant life, animal tracks, and smaller fauna.
Cultural Visits
Many tours include community walks or visits to local homesteads to learn about Ankole pastoralist traditions and daily life — adding cultural depth to the trip.
Sunset & Night Experiences
Watch the sunset over the park plains from your veranda.
Evening campfires often provide opportunities to hear and feel the wilderness at night.
Getting There
Mburo Eagle’s Nest is reached via the Sanga/Nshara park access roads, which branch off from the Mbarara–Masaka highway.
The journey from Kampala typically takes about 4–5 hours by road.
A 4×4 vehicle is recommended in the rainy season due to rough dirt roads.