Lake Mburo Luxury Tented Camp
Impala Track, Lake Mburo National Park Uganda
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#6 of 9 Specialty lodging in Lake Mburo National Park
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4.2
Enjoy this unique wilderness location as it was meant to be experienced - under a canvas roof in the grand old safari tradition. Our classic tented camp is environmentally friendly and low impact, built to complement and not compete with its natural setting. The self contained guest tents are set on raised wooden platforms that provide stunning views of Lake Mburo, while the main lodge building is a luxurious blend of natural rock, wood and grass.
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We stayed at this lovely tented camp the last night of our 12 day safari, and it was the absolute best way to end our trip! The staff was incredibly hospitable and kind, the tent was a DREAM, and the location was top notch! Also, we had some of the very best food of our trip here! The tents themselves were very comfortable and felt like an authentic safari experience! In fact, we were able to view the milky way from our porch and during the night we heard a leopard walk by! Lastly, the view of Lake Mburu was to die for. I strongly recommend Kimbla tented camp to anyone who is looking for an authentic safari experience with suburb service and accommodations!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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A warm welcome, complete with log fire, after a long day's travelling from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, what a treat! A beautiful living/dining area where you enjoy good home cooking while gazing at the night sky. My tent was very spacious and comfortable, complete with mosquito net and the shower they set up for me was fabulous! Thanks to Isaac and his team. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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It was truly the best experience my boyfriend and I had in a safari lodge in Uganda! We went there for Easter break and found more than we expected. First, the tents are truly luxury ones, they are basically a bedroom, a separate dressing room, toilette and shower...all inside one tent! You can have a hot shower any time of the day. Second, the food is AMAZING. The chef prepares special meals for every course - I am vegetarian and my boyfriend is not, so they prepared special meals separately. Everything is homemade, even the bread that was super fresh and delicious. Also, before breakfast, they woke us up with coffee and biscuits on our veranda. Lastly, the manager and service helped us organizing all our activities since we didn't plan anything in advance. They even lent us rent their car to do the safari games. What else can I say, an amazing and relaxing experience!…
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Very special lodge on top of a mountain. Sleeping in tents but that said excellent quality. Your shower cut out in the rocks. Horse, ATB, and all sorts of safari's. Loads of animals to watch closely. We didnot spot the leopard, but it is there so we will have to come back shortly
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Kim | Our Planet in my Lens wrote a review Feb 2019
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I was impressed by Kimbla Mantana Lake Mburo Camp! I stayed here for 1 night during my one-month Uganda trip. It’s a very charming and peaceful place with very clean and spacious tents. The lodge has an amazing view overlooking Lake Mburo and the surrounding area. It’s a perfect spot to photograph a beautiful African sunset over the lake. And because it’s located within the national park you’ll feel very close to nature. There is WIFI available in the main (dining and lounge) area; not in the tents itself. The tents have an en-suite bathroom with a bush shower, meaning there’s no running water but one of the staff members will fill a bucket with 20 litres of hot water. A showerhead is attached to the bottom of the bucket, so it’s basically like a normal shower. It provides enough warm water to wash your hair and body and it was actually one of the best showers I’ve had during my trip! This camp is one of those small gems where I felt immediately at home. I found it hard to leave this place and when I come back in the future I would at least stay for 2 nights. One night just wasn’t enough for me. I would recommend everyone to visit Uganda’s smallest national park and this luxury tented eco camp - on a hilltop within the park - is the perfect place to absorb the beauty of Lake Mburo National Park.…
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Perhaps the most authentic "safari" camp we stayed in during our Uganda trip and, for us, a chance to really relax into the surroundings and just watch wildlife and birds around the property from the comfort of our deck or the dining room/lounge area. We like the back-to-basics feel of a canvas tent and bucket shower; the sound of wild animals around the accommodation after dark. The menu is limited but tasty; there is internet even here for those who need to stay connected. Yes the furnishings and fittings in our tent were elderly and the extra single bed did limit the amount of floor space; but everything worked and we slept well. Only real grumble was the extremely cheeky exchange rate on our USD; they billed in shillings and we weren't carrying any; so a little firm negotiation was necessary to reduce the rip-off price they attempted. The paths around the site are rough gravel/scree so a torch is handy to navigate safely after dark, altho you will be escorted to your tent.…
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This Lodge looks out towards the savannah and lake, with fabulous views from the dining and communal areas, where there is wi fi and comfortable sofas. The tents have separate areas for sleeping and bush shower/flushing toilet. The food was good and the staff were excellent. The beds were comfortable.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed for one night as part of our visit to Lake Mburo national park. The place is wonderfully situated and very serene and quiet, and the surrounding and views can be enjoyed from the pleasant outside dining and relaxing area, as well as from the patios in front of each tent. The staff was friendly and service minded. There is a flush toilet for each tent but the water for the shower is filled from a bucket outside the tent meaning you need to alert the staff before you plan to take a shower. Now to the downsides: I made the reservation one week in advance. Being a vegetarian I am used to bringing my own supplements or just eating rice and beans for every meal whenever traveling in Uganda (which I have done a lot, both for business and pleasure), but since the only option was full board and the place is quite expensive I wanted to make sure that I would get something that made the price worthwhile. I was promised that they would make special food for me and asked questions about what I could eat. Upon arrival the staff was confused and asked the same questions again, and for the 2 warm meals I ended up being served the same as the meat/fish dishes just without the meat or fish and instead with more of the canned tasteless vegetables that were served as a side. Pretty disappointing! I was told on the phone that we did not need to book the walking and boat tours in advance yet when we arrived the staff told us we should have booked it in advance and we were just lucky to get space and not have to pay extra. There were a few additional minor annoyances that made me feel that the place is overpriced. That being said, if you value luxury and having staff attending to your every move while in the camp, it may be worth your dollars. The tents were beautiful and the beds were also the most comfortable I have slept in in Uganda, maybe even ever!…
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stayed here one night yo break apart the drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala. This place was incredible, albeit slightly scary for someone who isn't used to lizards in/near her room. First off, the room was great. Had two beds, a sink area (no running water to a big jug), nice toilet, and good shower. They filled the tank with hot water exactly when they said they would. And when the shower was done they asked if it was enough hot water and whether they should bring more. The food they made was very good, and they completely catered to the dietary restrictions of one of the members of my party. While they didn't have all the amenities I am used to in bush lodging the place provided a very real and authentic experience and not in a way that was an inconvenience. Probably the best part was the service and their ability to follow instructions: you agree with them for breakfast at 6:30 am and it's ready then and its what you ordered. They absolutely nailed the customer service aspect. One note is that there are lizards/geckos/other wildlife nearby. They provide a staff member to walk you to/from your room to the dining area however you can't escape having a random lizard show up in your bathroom. I wasn't expecting it at first so was a little nervous, but once I got used to it, it was just fine.…
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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Stayed here for 2 nights at the start of a wildlife tour of Uganda. A very peaceful place with brilliant tented accommodation. The staff were all friendly and the food was great. Bush shower was a first for me and was no different from mains except Moses had to carry the water to the back of our tent for us. You could see the lake from camp and during the night you could hear the hippos which was brilliant. We really enjoyed the bush walk one morning and the boat trip was good too. The park here was very quiet and we drove round all day and only saw a couple of other tourist vehicles which was surprising. There may not be as much game as at QENP but it is still a special place and well worth a visit.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
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Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
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