For those planning a safari to Lake Mburo National Park, it is one of the unique national parks in Uganda to enjoy wildlife. Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda, a home to an impressive diversity of wildlife with 69 mammal species and 332 bird species, you will be able to see the Zebras, Giraffes and Elands.
There are several safari activities to do in Lake Mburo National Park, enroute, you will have a stopover at the Equator for photographs, birding along the way for those who love birds, Drum point and various cultural and community areas.
The Safari activities to do in Lake Mburo National Park include;
- Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
The most sought safari activity in Lake Mburo is Game drives for wildlife Viewing, you will do morning, mid-morning, afternoon and evening game drive, this means any time you arrive at the park you will be able to do a game drive to search for wildlife, the best time though is during morning and evening hours, you will spot various savannah animals and birds including Giraffes, Zebras, Elands, Topis, Impalas among others.
- Night Game Drives
A night Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park gives you a chance to see nocturnal animals such as bush baby’s, pottos and depending on luck a leopard though this is very rear. The night game drives are managed by Uganda wildlife Authority and a ranger is always on ground to ensure your safe at night.
- Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
You will take a 2 hour boat cruise on the beautiful Lake Mburo to see Aquatic life and Wildlife on the banks. You will be able to watch crocodiles and hippos among various water animals including a variety of birds.
- Walking Safari
Walking Safari in Lake Mburo National Park is also a must do safari activity, it gives you an opportunity to spend time with savannah animals in this park up-close giving you a great experience like no other great opportunity for photographs and learning about these animals. You will see Zebras and Giraffes up close.
- Birding
Lake Mburo National Park hosts 332 species of birds and it is one of the birding Sports in Uganda. The bird list of this park contains papyrus and acacia species which include the papyrus gonelek, papyrus yellow warbler, white-winged warbler and the shoebill stork.
- Horseback Riding
The Horseback riding safari activity is great for those looking for adventure, you can opt to ride horses in the park or outside the park and riding time ranges from 30mins to 4 hours. The experience is available for learners and Kids with Vigilant monitoring by your guide. You will be able to race the horses and have an up-close encounter with wildlife in the park.
- Community Experience
The cultural and community experience is one of the safari activties to do in Lake Mburo, you will be able to Learn about Native cattle Keeping, the long-horned Cattle, milking, grazing in the large farms close to the park, Making Ghee, cultural dances and many more. You can also do biking around the villages as it is safe.
Best way to get to Lake Mburo National Park
By Road: Lake Mburo National Park is located close to the main south western road that links Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park. It is 228km drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park which takes you approximately 3-4 hours’ drive each way.
By Air; there are domestic flights available for a flying Safari to Lake Mburo National Park via charter and scheduled flights from Kajjansi and Entebbe International Airport. Contact us to book and arrange your flying safari
Hotels in Lake Mburo National Park
There are Lodge options in Lake Mburo National Park you can stay in range from budget, mid-range to luxury. Budget options include Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Hyena Hill Lodge, Mpogo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge , Midrange options include Kigambura safari lodge, Acadia Lodge among others, then Luxury options Mihingo Safari Lodge, Kigambira safari lodge and Emburara Lodge .
Best time to do safari activties in Lake Mburo National Park
The best time to do safari in Lake Mburo National Park is during the dry months of December to February and then June to October during this time the road accessing the park are dry and driving through is easy compared to wet season, as well viewing wildlife and doing game drives it is easy given the fact during this time many animals converge at the various water points in the park and seeing them it is very easy compared to wet seasons of March to May and Later October to November. However the park can as well be visited throughout the year
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