About Mpogo Safari Lodge
Originally our humble farmhouse, they needed to make good use of the animals from Lake Mburo national park that paid us a visit every day, Zebras, Buffaloes, Antelopes, and occasionally the odd hyena coming to the salt well. Alas, the idea was born. We welcome you to visit and send you clients to taste the best of cultural tourism and the national park. Our 16-room facility offers midrange accommodation at affordable prices. With a fully equipped kitchen, traditional huts, and camping grounds for your camping needs Mpogo lodge offers the best of both the cultural and modern world.
Why the name Mpogo Lodge?
Mpogo is a name of a traditionally famous long-horned cow that was a symbol of good luck in the Chwezi people, the founders of the Ankole kingdom in Uganda. Despite the fact that the present generation has failed to conserve the Chwezi tradition, coming to Mpogo Lodge will give u a chance to see the only surviving and greatly cherished Mpogo cow.
Our Excellent Services
Mpogo lodge is a classy and exceptional accommodation facility that offers a variety of activities including game viewing at Lake Mburo national park, boat rides on Lake Mburo, village walks and bird watching accompanied by professional guides. cultural encounters that will be an inspiring and memorable addition to your Ugandan wildlife safari. Cultural and community encounters include drumming performances and lessons, village walks, medicinal plant demonstrations, handcraft workshops and shopping, community-run accommodations and restaurants + more!
Mpogo Safari Lodge Facts Sheet
Location: Mpogo lodge is located in the southwestern region of Kiruhura, approximately 3 hours from Uganda’s capital city Kampala, you can get us on google map using the following coordinates 0°24’30.0″S 31°04’05.1″E.
The lodge is conveniently 5mins away from the Mbarara highway. Because of such convenience and easy accessibility, our location is an appropriate point for relaxation and refreshment for long-distance travelers.
Kampala to the Lodge: It’s approximately a 3-hour drive from Kampala, along the Masaka-Mbarara highway, 14 km from Lyantonde town. Get off the highway from Nyakahita trading center, on your right, there is the lodge’s signpost, then drive approximately 3 km (5 min), and you will be at the lodge.
Lodge to Park Headquarters: Mpogo lodge is 45 minutes away from Lake Mburo national park via the Nshaara gate.
Total capacity: 24 guests (14 en-suite rooms), we also have camping grounds with camping facilities.
Facilities: En-suite bathrooms with showers, flush toilets, and hot and cold running water.
Electricity: The standard voltage is 220 – 240 volts. The Outlets are Square 3 pin and round 2 pins. The lodge is connected to the Main Uganda Hydroelectricity but also uses Solar to provide power to guest rooms 24 hours a day.
Bar/Restaurant: The bar and restaurant are contained within the main lodge building, with a seating capacity of 25-30 guests.
Picnics: Picnics can be organized upon request.
Communication: Cell Phone coverage is good at the lodge for nearly all local telecom networks, especially “MTN” and “Airtel”.
Climate: Temperatures
Dry seasons: December to February and June to August
Wet seasons: March to May and September to November
Temperatures are still warm and storms generally don’t last more than an hour
Seasons: Open throughout the year. Our rates don’t change according to seasons but are subject to change.