What To See On A Boat Cruise In Lake Mburo National Park

While on a boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda, you may get the chance to view a wide range of animals that are residents in this park. Lake Mburo National Park is the closest National Park to the main Kampala city which is about 228 kilometers which takes about 4 hours drive time.

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To get into Lake Mburo National Park, there are two gates that is the Lyantonde gate and Nshara gate. Lake Mburo National Park is known for having herbivores mainly even though some carnivores have been spotted on rare appearances.

During the boat cruise to Lake Mburo National Park expect to see wild animals on the banks of Lake Mburo, Lake Mburo, Scenic viewing, birds and others.

What to see during Boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park

Wild animals on the Banks Of Lake Mburo National Park

Around Lake Mburo National Park there are a number animals that move down to the banks enjoy the lake and its content. When you take the boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park, you may get the chance to spot a number of animals including zebras, elephants, elands, bushbucks, reedbucks, impalas, herds of buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and others.

While on the boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park especially in the dry season, you may get the chance to view a number of animals that make there way to the banks.

An Array Of Birds Along Lake Mburo

A number of birds flock the shores of Lake Mburo and can be spotted during the boat trip. Some of the possible birds to see long lake Mburo National Park include African finfoot, saddle billed stork, papyrus yellow warbler, Abyssinian ground hornbill, shoebill stork, herons, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorant and others.

The presence of so many birds along the banks of Lake Mburo National Park is facilitated by a wide range of habitants including wetlands, grassy valleys floors, acacia forest and others.

Lake Mburo

During the boat cruise, on Lake Mburo National Park, you get to enjoy the presence of this wonderful  Lake Mburo where the park gets its name. During the boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park, you may get the chance to spot schools of hippos, crocodiles and others.

You may get the chance to see fishermen casting their nets but these must have permissions from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The cool breeze from lake Mburo National Park is refreshing as you get to sail on its waters especially during the hot dunny day.

Scenic viewing on lake Mburo boat cruise

During the boat trip, you can enjoy scenic view around Lake Mburo National Park, embark where you my get the chance to enjoy its surroundings. The cool breeze that is emitted off lake Mburo and you can enjoy the entire experience especially after a game trip under the scotching sun.

The evergreen vegetation situated around lake Mburo including swamp vegetation, grassy valley floor, acacia forest and others. The lake Mburo appears bright and sparkling in the dry season as sunrays hit and penetrate the surface of this largest lake in lake Mburo National Park.

From The Boat Trip To The Salt Licking Area

The salt lick area is a spot where a number of animals congregate to enjoy the salty taste of the soil here.  From the wooden platform, you may get the chance to see several animals that makes there way to this spot. Some of the possible animals you may have chance to see include impalas, zebras, elands, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, reedbucks and much more.

Walking safari in Rubanga forest

After the boat trip, there is a possible guided walking safari in Rubanga forest on the western part of Lake Mburo National Park. The dense forest canopy of Rubanga forest with a closed canopy is home t a variety of primates including black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, olive baboons and others.

A variety of birds are residents of Rubanga forest especially forest bird species and others.  Get in touch with us for more information.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Lake Mburo National Park For A Boat Trip

The best time to organize a boat cruise on Lake Mburo National Park is the dry season. The surface of Lake Mburo is usually calm in the dry season. The dry season around lake Mburo National Park is usually June to September and December to January.

The lake inhabitants especially the schools of hippos, crocodile are more visible as they bask under the scotching sun while enjoying the cool environment in the water of this lake.

More other wild animals that are residents of Lake Mburo National Park are often seen closer to the banks of Lake Mburo National Park quenching thirst or taking a bath to cool off the day’s heat.

Note that more tourists are expected to visit Lake Mburo National Park in the dry season which is the high tourism season in the country. Even demand for other services including accommodation and transport and other expense to lake Mburo National Park may be higher.

The wet season which is normally March to May and November may be quite a great time for a boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park with an increased water level of the lake in this season. More inhabitants of lake Mburo be found on the banks of the lake and a number of birds normally congregate to take a bite on these freebies.

How Much Is A Cost Of Safari To Lake Mburo National Park

The cost of a tour to Lake Mburo National Park varies but at the moment, the cost of a boat trip on Lake Mburo is included in the entire cost. Other costs expected to incur on a visit to Lake Mburo National Park include accommodation, transport costs including gas costs, driver guide cost, maintenance and others.

Our team of tours consultants are on ground to work with you to draft a Uganda safari with a boat trip in Lake Mburo National Park.        

How safe is a Boat Trip in Lake Mburo National Park

The boat trip on Lake Mburo National Park is safe as on ground there are professional well trained ranger guides who accompany the boat trip. In case the lake gets rough, the boat trip on Lake Mburo may be postponed or canceled. Every person on board is expected to wear the safety gears in the way the boat captain advises.

There are guidelines that every tourists visiting lake Mburo National Park or any other Uganda National Park is expected to follow. Try to balance the boat during the boat ride on lake Mburo to avoid uncertainties.  Do not try to jump into Lake Mburo to swim because there are some harmful inhabitants. The vessels used for boat trip on Lake Mburo are well maintained and often we’ll

How long Is A Boat Trip on Lake Mburo

The time to take on boat trip on Lake Mburo may last about 2 hours or more return trip where you may get the chance to spot a wide range of interesting features around the lake. It is a relaxing moment viewing wild animals and birds that congregate on the banks of this lake. Don’t forget to carry a camera to record the interesting things you come across.

Why Do A Boat Trip On Lake Mburo And Is It Worth The Time And Money

The boat trip on Lake Mburo is amazing giving you chance to relax and feel the cool breeze off this amazing lake. Lake Mburo has an amazing number of inhabitants especially aquatic life including different fish species, crocodiles, hippos and many others.

By paying parks entrance fees to lake Mburo National Park, and this money is used for sustainable existence of these parks.

After a long game drive in Lake Mburo National Park under the scotching sun, a boat ride on Lake Mburo is relaxing and exciting.

From Kampala city, the closest wildlife park you may get too as a get away from the busy life in town so you have can choose this as the closest retreat.

How to get To Lake Mburo National Park

Kampala city, the drive to Lake Mburo National Park is about 228 kilometers which may take about 4 hours drive.

Daily domestic scheduled flights are available from Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip to Mbarara. Charter flight arrangements can be made on request which is more private.

What Accommodation To Book In Lake Mburo National Park

The accommodation to book in Lake Mburo National Park vary from upscale, midrange and basic. Some of the accommodations of Lake Mburo National Park include Mihingo lodge, Mantana Tented Camp, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Arcadia lodge, Mburo Safari lodge and others. More accommodations options are available in Mbarara city.

Which other activities to do on Lake Mburo National Park

Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park        .

Lake Mburo National Park is home to a number of wild animals which you can find during a game drive on the tracks of this park. Some of the residents animals in Lake Mburo National Park include Zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, herds of elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks and others. By taking a game drive in Lake Mburo you may come across a number of park inhabitants.

Rock kopje in  Lake Mburo National Park

The rock kopje in Lake Mburo national park re scenic and found along the eastern margins of the park. grassy escarpments rising above  the shoreline fringed with acacia forest and closed canopy.

Rubanga forest in lake Mburo National Park

Taking a forest walk is situated on the western part of Lake Mburo. A number of forest birds are residents of this forest including Tabora Cisticola, Abyssinian ground hornbill, brown chested wattled, great snipe, white winged warblers and others. A guided forest walk in Rubanga forest may open more chances to spotting a number of primates including black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey and others.

Salt Link Area in Lake Mburo National Park

A number of wild animals find there way to Lake Mburo National Park as the soil has a salty taste. The wooden platform provides a better spot to seeing a number of animals. Some of the animals you may get chance to see include impalas, elands, zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks, giraffes, warthogs, herds of elephants, buffaloes and others.

What to Pack For a Safari in Lake Mburo National Park

• 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 Lake Mburo 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.

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