Rwakobo Rock Lodge is situated along the edge of Lake Mburo National Park and known to offer remarkable wildlife encounters to all travelers on wildlife Safaris at Lake Mburo National Park. The lodge offers relaxed comfort and eco-friendliness to all travelers on safari holiday and interested in watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat.

Rwakobo Rock Lodge is a mid-range eco-friendly safari lodge situated just outside the Nshara Gate of Lake Mburo National Park and seated on a massive granite outcrop facing the rolling savannah plains.

The Lodge offers travelers scenic views across the wilderness as well as various wildlife animals as they wander around their natural vegetation habitat.

Location & Setting

The Lodge is situated in the Ankole ranchlands along the Northern border of Lake Mburo National Park lying about 1 km from the main park gate requiring you to drive for about 3½–4 hours’ drive from Kampala. On the drive, you shall enjoy the wilderness experience going through the Nshara Government Ranch where Ankole longhorn cattle graze alongside zebras and other plains game. The region offers amazing photographic safaris as travelers take stunning photos of the wildlife animals.

While at the lodge, you shall view many wildlife animals, terrain landscape and the wildlife animals you watch include; zebra, impala, warthog and bushbuck close to the dining terrace and waterholes directly below.

Accommodation

Rwakobo Rock lodge consists of many types of comfortable, thatch-roofed cottages and rooms, all designed to harmonize with the natural terrain landscape.

Private thatched cottages  which are found around the rocky hill offering privacy, wooden beds, solar lighting, en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and solar-heated showers, and verandas with sweeping views.

Hornbill House  which is thatched comprising of five self-contained rooms, each with its own bathroom and veranda very ideal for families or groups.

Safari tents and camping which are budget-friendly en-suite safari tents with designated camping regions that are available for guests seeking a closer-to-nature experience.

Rooms are thoughtfully spaced for privacy and include basic modern comforts, while keeping a rustic, authentic bush atmosphere.

Dining & Communal Areas

Central to the lodge experience is the main dining area and bar, open-sided to maximize the views across plains and rock scapes.

Guests enjoy:

Full-board meals featuring a mix of local Ugandan and international dishes prepared fresh daily.

A bar stocked with beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, plus hot beverages for cooler evenings.

A swimming pool set overlooking the valley, perfect for relaxing late afternoons.

Campfires most evenings, offering a classic safari vibe beneath star-filled skies.

Activities & Wildlife Experiences

Rwakobo Rock is ideally situated for immersive safari adventures. Guests can arrange a range of activities, many starting right from the lodge:

Game Drives & Park Excursions

The Lodge offers Day and night drives into Lake Mburo National Park to track wildlife including zebras, impala, buffaloes, giraffe, and more.

Guided nature walks which are perfect for birdwatchers and those who love up-close bush experiences.

Boat trips on Lake Mburo for sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.

Other Options

Mountain biking safaris which offer you a chance to ride through plains and herds of roaming herbivores as they feed on grass.

The Lodge also offers cultural visits to local Bahima pastoralist homesteads for insights into the traditional life of the local Banyankole traditions.