2 Days Lake Mburo national park tour for game & bird viewing

This 2-day Lake Mburo National Park safari departs from Kampala or Entebbe via Masaka, Lyantonde, and the Drum Makers Village, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a boat ride on Lake Mburo, morning and evening game drives, a Uganda Equator stopover, meals, accommodation, and an English-speaking driver-guide. It transfers you to the whispers of the wild, uganda's most spectacular and breathtaking game park (Lake Mburo national park). The safari gives you a chance to spot a variety of mammal species, that is to say; the zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos and many antelopes. Among these, we have the gigantic eland, greater Kudu, Jackson's hartebeest, waterbuck, the semi-aquatic sitatunga, Grant's gazelle, the Uganda Kob, Oribi, Topi and more. They are always distinguished by their size, colour, horns, and other features.

Dams contructed to save animals in Lake Mburo National Park

The dams that were constructed in the Lake Mburo National Park to save wild animals. These animal species include; Zebra, Impalas, Buffaloes, Impala, Oribi and Waterbucks. The vegetation is mainly savanna with scattered acacia trees. As the five lakes there are populated by crocodiles and hippos. On that note therefore will be in position to enjoy your 2 days lake mburo national park tour.

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Zebras in Lake Mburo National Park.

2 Days Lake Mburo Tour
Duration

2 days

Departure / Return

Hotel pickup - Your also returned to your hotel.

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Lake Mburo National Park is situated in Mbarara and Kiluhura Districts, in the western region of Uganda, the pearl of Africa. This park is found 30 kilometres (19 mi), by road, east of Mbarara, the largest city in the sub region. This location is approximately 240 kilometres (150 miles), by road, west of Kampala Uganda's capital and largest city.

Programme for the 2 Days Lake Mburo national park tour for wildlife adventure.

Day 1: Travel to the Lake Mburo National Park.

After your morning breakfast from your lodge / residence, our driver guide will pick you up and briefs you about the 2 Days Lake Mburo Tour. You will then drive towards the western part of Uganda via the big towns that is Masaka, Lyantonde and finally head to Lake Mburo National Park.

We shall have a stopover at the Drum makers’ village to briefly observe how local drums are made. Then proceed for lunch in the Park at the chosen Lodge and continue through the game trails for a chance of spotting zebras, elands, buffaloes, waterbucks and warthogs.

Then we also continue for an evening Boat ride with a chance of spotting Hippos, crocodiles, topis, fish eagles and many more animal and bird species.

Overnight or dinner the chosen lodge.

Day 2: Morning Game drive through Lake Mburo National Park.

On finishing-up with early morning breakfast, we shall embark on a full morning game drive through Lake Mburo National Park in search of the shy elands, buffaloes, Zebras, Warthogs, Topis, Impalas, and many more different wildlife.

The morning adventure activity takes you about 3 hours, then head back to the Lodge for your full breakfast. Next, pick our luggages from the hotel rooms and drive out of the Park through the game trails with another game viewing or spotting.

We shall make a stopover for lunch in Masaka / Uganda Equator with some coffee as we take some photos for a memorable trip, check out and continue for evening flight at Entebbe International Airport.

Things to do in the park

NB: Activities are engaged in depending on your agreed itinerary.
  • Game drives
  • Nature walks
  • Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
  • Bird watching
  • Horse riding
  • Quad bikes riding

Accommodations options

  • Luxury - Mihingo Lodge
  • Mid range - Rwakobo Rock
  • Budget - Eagles Nest Lodge
  • Budget - Rangeland Mburo Lodge

Is 2 days enough for Lake Mburo National Park?
Yes. Day 1 covers travel, an afternoon game drive, and an evening boat ride; Day 2 is a 3-hour morning game drive before returning to Kampala or Entebbe.

Which route does it take, and how long is the drive?
It runs from Kampala or Entebbe via Masaka, Lyantonde, and the Drum Makers Village, with a return stopover at the Uganda Equator. The park is about 240 km west of Kampala.

What activities are included?
Morning and evening game drives, a boat ride on Lake Mburo, and a Uganda Equator stopover. Optional extras include nature walks, bird watching, horse riding, and quad biking.

What wildlife can I expect to see?
Zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, elands, greater kudu, Jackson's hartebeest, waterbucks, sitatunga, Grant's gazelle, Uganda kobs, oribi, topis, and fish eagles.

Where do I stay?
Options include Mihingo Lodge (luxury), Rwakobo Rock (mid-range), and Eagles Nest Lodge or Rangeland Mburo Lodge (budget), with dinner and overnight included.

Best time of year for this safari?
The dry seasons - December to February and June to September - offer easier game viewing and firmer trails.

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