Safari Tours at Lake Mburo National Park
Safari tours at Lake Mburo National Park are ideal for travelers on safari adventure in Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park.
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s candid savannah park offering safari experiences with many wildlife species, wetlands, five stunning lakes and more than 350 species of birds. The Park requires you to transfer for about 3 to 4 hours drive via the Kampala-Mbarara Highway with en-route views of the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch.
In the Park are rolling savannah grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps and lakes, creating diverse habitats for animals and birds. In the park, you can watch animals like herds of impala and zebras, as well as hippos and crocodiles in the lakes and swamps.
1. Game Drives in the Park
Game drives in the Park are the most prominent safari adventure and are done in a 4×4 wheel vehicle safari vehicles alongside experienced guides who inform you about the National Park as well as the various wildlife animals you can watch as you traverse from one point to another.
The animals you watch on game drive include; Zebras, impalas elands, topis, buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes and waterbucks, hyenas and leopards.
The Game Drives are in sessions i.e
Morning drives (6:30 AM): animals are active and lighting is great for photography.
Evening drives (4:30 PM): good for animals returning from grazing.
Night drives (7:00 PM): spotlighting reveals nocturnal creatures like genets, civets, hyenas, and leopards.
While on Game Drive, you shall follow tracks like the Zebra Track, Kigambira Loop, Kazuma Track and Lakeside Track offering you views of many wildlife animals as they wander around their natural vegetation habitat.
2. Guided Nature Walks (Walking Safaris)
Lake Mburo National Park offers guided nature walks as travelers transfer with park rangers who inform you about the Park, wildlife animals as well as their behavior, tracks, dung and plants. You shall view wildlife animals at the salt licks, lakeshore trails and forest edges and the animals you view include; impalas, giraffes, warthogs.
3. Horseback Safaris
Horseback riding safaris are also ideally done in the Park and these include riding on horse backs as you traverse from one point to another in the park watching various animals as they graze. The horse back safaris are in sessions ranging from short rides (30–60 minutes) to half-day or multi-day treks. The rides get unique experiences hence can do clear photographic safaris as they seek unique wildlife encounters.
4. Boat Safaris & Lake Cruises
Lake Mburo National Park offers amazing Boat Cruises for all travelers on safari holiday in Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The Boat Cruises are done along Lake Mburo and re in sessions i.e Morning session which starts at 8:30 am till midday, Afternoon Session which starts at 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
These offer you views of the wildlife animals along the shores breaking thirst as well as hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters. The cruises take you a period of 3 hours to accomplish.
5. Birdwatching
Lake Mburo National Park offers amazing Bird watching experiences as the park comprises of more than 350 species across savannah, woodland, wetland, and lake habitats.
The bird species in the park can be watched in Rubanga Forest, Warukiri and Mirirti Swamps and the bird species you watch here include; waterbirds, turacos, barbets, woodpeckers, shoebill stork, African fish eagle, rufous-bellied heron and many migratory species.
6. Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing is exceptional to do at Lake Mburo National Park as anglers get a chance to catch fish at the Mazinga area in Lake Mburo National Park. There are six major species caught in the lake and these offer unforgettable safari adventures. To fish, you must have a valid permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority (and depending on operator arrangements).
7. Cultural & Community Experiences
Lake Mburo National Park offers amazing cultural encounters as travelers get to visit the traditional Ankole Villages as they introduce you to their customs like cattle herding, artisanal crafts. They shall introduce you to their traditional dances, milking demonstrations and local markets.
Best Time to Visit the Park
Dry season (June–August, December–February): best for game drives and general wildlife viewing due to sparse vegetation.
Wet season (March–May, September–November): great for birding, lush landscapes, and fewer crowds.
Lake Mburo is open year-round, with unique highlights in each season.
Safari Tours to do
3 Days Mburo Wildlife Safari
4 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
6 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
About Us
We are situated ideally a few kilometers off Kampala offering amazing Wildlife Safaris to all travelers
on safari Holiday as they watch Uganda’s wildlife animals as they wander around their natural vegetation habitat.
Places to Visit
Murchison Falls National Park
Bwindi Forest National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Contact Us
Address: After Mbarara Town Uganda
Contact No: +256-760-929-284
Email Us: info@lakemburonationalpark.com