Safari activities to do in Lake Mburo National Park

Activities to do during a safari in Lake Mburo National Park vary but the foremost is the game drives on the different tracks within the park. Lake Mburo National Park is home to a number of herbivore including even though some carnivore like leopards have been registered as residents of the park but rarely viewed.

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Lake Mburo National Park is strategically positioned on the route to the Uganda National Parks in western part of the country. One can do a detour to lake Mburo National Park as he or she goes too or returns from western part of Uganda. From Kampala or Entebbe lake Mburo National Park is about 228 kilometers making it the closest Uganda National Park to the capital city of the country or the International Airport.

Other than game drives in Lake Mburo National Park, one may also engage in birding, private guided horseback riding, boat trip on Lake Mburo and others. Lake Mburo National Park which occupies an area of about 370 square kilometers  has varied landscapes and stunning vegetation that is composed of open Savannah, rock kopjes, seasonal and permanent swamps, acacia woodland and much more.

What Safari activities to do in Lake Mburo National Park

Game Drives in lake Mburo National Park

A game drive at sunrise is very rewarding while traversing Lake Mburo National Park. By driving on the track within the park, you may get the opportunity to spot animals including Rothschild giraffes, Burchell’s Zebras, elands, Impalas, herds of Buffaloes, elephants, reedbucks, Defassa waterbucks, statungas, bushbucks, warthogs, rarely sighted leopards, Oribi, hyenas and others.

Lake Mburo National Park has different tracks including the Zebra track, Lakeside track, Kazuma track and others that are used to explore its different spots. It is best to have a 4x4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition when trying to search for wild animals in this park.

Birding in Lake Mburo National Park

The rich bird life in Lake Mburo National Park is absolutely amazing with over 315 bird species have so far been confirmed as permanent residents of this park. The long list of birds in Lake Mburo National Park is attributed to the varied vegetation in the park and the presence of a number of animals

Lake Mburo National Park is composed of grassy escarpments that rise from the shoreline fringe, acacia forest, closed canopy of Rubanda forest, grassy valley floors, wet lands and others.

Some of the birds of Lake Mburo National Park include African fin foot, Tabora Cisticola, saddle billed stock, brown chested wattle, Abyssinian ground hornbill, white winged Wabler and others.

To get the best of your Uganda birding experience in Lake Mburo National Park, you need an early morning rise or late afternoon search for the birds and a professional experienced birding guide.

Boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park

A boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park especially after a game drive under the scotching sun I relaxing. Lake Mburo I the largest fresh water lake in this park and home to a number of hippos and crocodiles. The boat trip on Lake Mburo starts from the jetty and the lakeside camp close to Rwonyo. During the boat ride, you may get the chance to spot a number of birds, the evergreen vegetation close to the lake side, the different landforms within the park and much more.

Some of the common birds you may spot at the Lake shores include pelican, cormorants, fish eagles, herons, the shoebill stock even though they are rare.

Guided Walks To The Salt Lick Area

A guided walk to the salt lick area is always interesting as you may get the chance to see a number of animals that move to this spot to enjoy the natural salty soil here. From the view platform, you may get the chance to spot animals including reedbucks, zebras, elands, Impalas and others.

Forest Walk in Rubanda Forest

A guided walk in Rubanda forest is adventurous as this starts from the western side of Lake Mburo. While on the forest walk, you may get the chance to spot a number of birds that are residents of this forest. Enjoy the content of this high tropical rain forest with a dense canopy. There chances of spotting some primates too including vervet monkeys, olive baboons and others.

Guided Private horse Back riding

Enjoy the presence of wildlife in lake Mburo National Park by taking a guided horseback riding experience. You get to view the different animals in the park while moving at your own pace. No chances of distraction.

Scenic viewing in Lake Mburo National Park

The scenery of Lake Mburo National Park is unique and you may decide to put your focus on enjoying its content. The view of Lake Mburo is superb, the Rock kopjes on the eastern margin of the park is breathtaking, the varied vegetation cover of the forest is mesmerizing and other. 

How to get to Lake Mburo National Park

From Kampala lake Mburo National Park is about 228 kilometer and drive time is about 3 hours to 4 hours. There two entrances into lake Mburo National Park that is The Nshara gate which is 13 kilometers from Lyantonde and Sanga gate that is 27 kilometers from Lyantonde.

Charter flight services from Entebbe international Airport or Kajjansi airstrip can be arranged.

What Accommodation To Book On Safari In Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodations available in Lake Mburo National Park include Mburo Safari Lodge, Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Arcadia cottages and others. More accommodation options are available in Mbarara city which is not far from Lake Mburo National Park.

Ensure to find the inclusions and exclusions in the cost of accommodations within and out of this Uganda National Park.

When Is The Best Time To Do A Uganda Safari In Lake Mburo National Park

The best time to do a Uganda safari in Lake Mburo National Park is the dry season even though the park is open all year. The dry season that is normally December to February and June to September opens more chances to spotting a variety of wild animals.

Game viewing in Lake Mburo National Park in the dry season is better because the grass is lower and dry giving tourists chance to identifying a number of animals in the park. The tracks in the park are quicker to navigate in the dry season since the ground is dry and vehicles can easily traverse it. Most of the animals move throughout the park in search for better spots where to find better feeding grounds.

Note that the demand for safaris in Lake Mburo National Park is high in the dry season as more tourists are expected to visit. More vehicles drive in the park during this season since it is even a possible detour point for those driving to do a safari in the National Parks within the western part of Uganda.

The wet season may not bad timing for a safari in Lake Mburo National Park because you may get the chance to spot a number of animals. The grass is higher so providing chance to a number of animals to hide there infants. There are more chances of finding infant wild animals during the game drive in the wet season.

If you wish to have less disturbance while on a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, the wet season may open that chance and it is the low tourism season too. Contact us for more information.

What Is The Cost Of A Safari In Lake Mburo National Park

The cost of the safari in Lake Mburo National Park are categorized into luxury, mid-range and basic. Before entering lake Mburo National Park every tourists is expected to pay park entrance fees no matter which category you choose for your budget.

To make a quotation for a safari to lake Mburo National Park, some of the items you may include accommodation costs, transport costs and others.  

It is best to choose the activities to do while on safari in Lake Mburo National Park  as these also contribute to the final quotation who on safari.

How safe is a Uganda Safari in Lake Mburo National Park

The safaris in Lake Mburo National Park are safe as these are demarcated tracks that help to traverse the park. The park has rules and regulations that every tourists is expected to follow and these are aimed at protecting the wilderness, its inhabitants and visitors. For the activities in Lake Mburo National Park those that require having a ranger guide by your side needs to be followed.

As a tourist, your safety is a priority so follow the instructions given by the ranger guides on ground. Don’t take a walk in Lake Mburo National Park unless you are in the company of the ranger guides from Uganda Wildlife Authority.

While driving on the tracks of Lake Mburo National Park use a 4x4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition.

During the boat ride on lake Mburo National Park, securely buckle your life jacket as a safety measure while on water.

Is The Safari In Lake Mburo National Park Worth Taking            

The safari in Lake Mburo National Park is taking because it is an opportunity to see a number of wild animals that spend time in the wilderness. Lake Mburo National Park is home to a number of ungulates including impalas from which Uganda’s main captain city gets its name Kampala, elands, giraffes, Burchell’s Zebras, statugas, oribi, buffaloes, elephants and others.

By paying park entrance fees at the gate, you contribute to the sustainable existence of lake Mburo National Park as more funds are still required to run the affairs of this park. From Kampala, the quickest safari destination in Uganda to get to is Lake Mburo National Park in case you wish to take a Uganda safari excursion.

For a family safari experience, lake Mburo National Park is worth visiting with children and it is safe destination.

What To Expect On A Safari In Lake Mburo National Park

During the safari in Lake Mburo National Park expect to see a number of wild animals including zebras, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, elands, impalas, reedbucks, oribi, giraffes and others. The environment around lake Mburo National Park is stunning with rock kopje and others. By taking the horse back ride while on safari in lake Mburo National Park, you view the beauties around the park from a different point.

What to Pack For A Safari in Lake Mburo National Park

• Flip flops to change into after a long day of game drives and others park activities.
•  Binoculars to get a clear picture of fur hidden animals and birds.
• Sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburns and to apply while at the pool in case your lodge has one.
• Warmers like a poncho or sweater to protect you from the early morning and late afternoon weather conditions.
•  Safari boots to wear during game drives and protect your feet from heat in the vehicle during a hot day game drive
• When the dry spell heats Lake Mburo National park that is expected between June to September, and Mid December to Mid-January, temperature may rise, you need to pack some light wear like sleeveless and convertible trousers. The color of clothes to pack must be dirt friendly like Khaki.
• Light shoe bag to pack in your shoes so that they do not stain the rest of your belongings.
• Try to avoid bright colors because they may look suspicious to some wild animals and cause them to charge at you. The wild is dusty at times which may make your clothes dirty in case they brightly colored.
• A camera for taking memories of your honeymoon adventures in Murchison Falls National Park
•  Some hard cash to exchange into local currency in case you need to have an on ground transaction.
• A duffel bag to carry with your uganda safari gears and in case you get no help from anyone, pack relevantly but light.
•  Another fully charged battery to switch with in case one runs low.
• Insect repellant as the wilderness has stinging insects that may hurt your skin.
• First Aid kit for just in case of any illness that is known to you.
• Toiletries just in case the lodge doesn’t provide
• Energy snacks to bite while on game drives and other activities in the pack.
•  Large brim safari hat to protect your hair from getting dusty and keep away buzzing insects in the wilderness.

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