Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park is the smallest savannah vegetation along the Kampala-Mbarara highway in western Uganda. The national park encompasses a total area of 370 square kilometers comprised of open savannah vegetation, forests, and swamps, among others, which are home to a variety of animal species including buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, oribi, waterbucks, topi, warthogs, bushbucks, reedbucks, leopards, Nile crocodiles, hyenas
Activities to do in Lake Mburo national park
Game drives
The game drive is one of the most popular activities in Lake Mburo national park, giving visitors the chance to explore the park in a comfortable pop-up safari vehicle with a knowledgeable driver guide. Following different game tracks such as the Impala tracks, Lakeside tracks, and zebra tracks, among others, you will be able to spot animals such as waterbucks, reedbucks, buffaloes, topi, bushbucks, impalas, elands, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and warthogs, among others, in Lake Mburo national park.
Lake Mburo national park also offers night game drives, where you can explore the park at night with an experienced ranger escort and spotlight torches to see nocturnally active animals. During the night game drive, you will see nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, bush babies, buffaloes, white-tailed mongoose, porcupines, and feasting hippos, among others.
Boat cruise
A boat cruise in Lake Mburo national park is an amazing activity where you will be able to cruise meters away from animals such as buffaloes, waterbucks, oribi, and warthogs feeding along the shores, view water animals such as hippos and Nile crocodiles, and view water birds such as the shoebill stork, fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons.
Sport fishing
Sport fishing is another enjoyable activity in Lake Mburo national park, where you can capture a variety of fish using various techniques, including hooks, gill nets, casting lures, spinning, and the use of live bait, among others. In Lake Mburo national park, sport fishing is prevalent in the Mazinga region, where anglers can capture a variety of fish, including Tilapia, Lung fish, Cat fish, Angara fish, Tiger fish, and Barbell, among others.
Nature hikesIn Lake Mburo national park, a nature walk is a fascinating activity that allows you to explore the park on foot with an experienced guide and ranger guide who will protect you from any danger. During the guided nature walk, you will follow different trails from the Rwonyo park center, trails to the salt lick, and Rubanga forest, among others, where you will be able to view different animals, birds, colorful butterflies, sweet bird sounds, and cool breezes, among others.
Horseback riding
Horseback riding is an adventurous activity in Lake Mburo national park where you will be able to explore the park on a horse back. Mihingo lodge offers horseback riding in Lake Mburo national park, allowing visitors to see zebras, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, buffaloes, oribi, and topi, among other animals, up close.
Bird watching
Lake Mburo national park is home to over 350 recorded bird species, including forest birds, water birds, and migratory birds, among others, making it one of the finest places in Uganda for bird watching. During bird watching, you will be accompanied by an experienced bird guide and follow different birding trails where you will be able to spot different bird species including Bare Faced go away bird, Black-winged Bishop, Great Swamp Warbler, Grey Woodpecker, Black-bellied Bustard, Shoebill Stork, Red-winged Francolin, African-wattled Plover, White-winged Warbler, Blue-napped Mouse Bird, Pink-backed Cormorant, Black-headed Heron, Lilac-breasted roller among others.
Biking safari
Biking is another exciting activity in Lake Mburo national park, where visitors can explore the park on two wheels. A armed park ranger will accompany you while you bike for approximately one hour, protecting you from hazardous animals.
Best time to visit Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park can be visited year-round, though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. During this time, there is little or no rainfall in the park, so the access roads, nature walk, and game drive tracks are dry and passable, making game drives easier than during the rainy season when the trails are muddy and slippery.
How to get to Lak Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park is located in the western portion of Uganda and is accessible by road from Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara, and the park headquarters, which takes approximately four to five hours in a safari vehicle.
Lake Mburo national park is also accessible via scheduled or charter flights with Aero link Uganda to the Mbarara aerodrome, followed by a road connection to the park headquarters.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo national park
You can stay at Eagles nest lodge, Arcadia cottages, Hyena hill, Mihingo lodge, Rwakobo Rock, Mantana Tented Camp, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Leopard Rest Camp, and Kigambira Safari Lodge, among others, during your safari in Lake Mburo national park.
It is possible to combine Lake Mburo national park and Kidepo valley national park as a wildlife vacation destination. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to learn more about the best activities in Lake Mburo National Park.