3 days Lake Mburo National Park wildlife safari takes you on a Uganda safari adventure to Lake Mburo national park the smallest savannah park in Uganda, though this park is small in this size, it is famous for various species of wildlife including Burchell’s Zebras.
3 days Lake Mburo safari is excellent for family and friends who want to spend a weekend in nature away from the noisy Kampala city or travelers on a Uganda safari visit but have limited time.
Lake Mburo national park is located in Kiruhura district about 240 kilometers along the Masaka – Mbarara Road and from Kampala, the park is accessed from Nshara gate which is 15 kilometers away from the main road.
3 days Lake Mburo safari starts from Kampala and ends in Nairobi
Highlights of 3 days Lake Mburo National Park wildlife safari
- Day 1: Pickup – City Tour and Afternoon game drive.
- Day 2: Morning game drive – Afternoon boat cruise – Night game drive.
- Day 3: Activity of your choice (Biking safari, Quad biking safari, Quad biking safari, Village Walk, Nature walk, horseback safari).
Detailed itinerary of 3 days Lake Mburo National Park wildlife safari
Day 1: Pickup from Kampala/Entebbe – City Tour – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and go for a Game drive
Upon arrival, you will be picked from Entebbe International Airport or from your Hotel in Kampala after breakfast. You representative from Explorer Eco Safari will give you a short safari briefing about the safari and then embark on a journey of 4 hours to Lake Mburo national park, southern part of Uganda.
When you arrive in the park, you will have lunch and in the afternoon you will go an afternoon game drive enjoying views of animals such as bush babies, zebras, elands, antelopes among others as you drive along Kigambira loop trail. Head back to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options
- Mantana Tented Camp (Budget)
- Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range)
- Mihingo lodge (Luxury)
Meal plan: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Morning Game drive – Afternoon Boat cruise – Night Game drive
Have early breakfast and head to head to the park for a morning game drive along the Kazuma track offering amazing views of the park including the magnificent rolling hills and 5 lakes. Drive you will able to spot many animals such as zebras, elands, water bucks, warthogs, impalas, klipspringer and many other animal, morning game drive allows you to sport night creatures such as hyenas, jackals and leopards.
After the morning game drive, you will drive back to your lodge for lunch, and relaxation, in the afternoon you will head back to the park for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo. During the boat ride you will be able to spot countless water birds such as African fin foot, African grey hornbill, Brown Parrot, Common Scimitar bill, Crested Francolin, fish eagles, herons, Nubian Woodpecker, papyrus bush strike, pelicans, shoe bill stork, weaver birds, white winged warbler and Yellow breasted Apalis among others. You will also spot animals like hippos, 3 species of otters among others. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options
- Mantana Tented Camp (Budget)
- Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range)
- Mihingo lodge (Luxury)
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Nature walk, village walk, quad biking safari, horseback safari and transfer to Kampala with a stop at the equator.
This is the last day of 3 days Lake Mburo safari, you will wake up early for breakfast and head to the park for another adventure. You can choose to a horseback safari, quad biking safari, mountain biking or walking safari.
Lake Mburo national park is the best place in Uganda to do a guided nature walks in the salt lick area where you will spot zebras, impalas and other animals. On the horseback safari helps you to get close to animals while on the back of a horse. You can also do fishing, visit the local community on a village walk heading to the Enyemembwa center, you will have an encounter with the local Banyakore herdsmen with their unique long horned Ankole cows.
After lunch you will checkout out of your lodge and embark on a journey back to Kampala for a drop off either at the hotel or at the airport for your departure flight.
End of the Safari
The safari includes;
- Park Entry fees
- Game drives and Ranger fees
- Visiting the Equator
- A boat ride
- Transport in a standard tour van
- An English speaking and experienced Guide/Driver
- Accommodation and meals for 2 nights
- Meals and bottled water in-between journeys and when out of the hotel
- Optional activities on the third day like horseback riding safari, quad biking safari, cycling
The tour excludes
- Visas and Air tickets
- Anything that could be considered personal in nature including alcoholic drinks, cigars, laundry, tips, travel and medical insurance.
