1 Day Lake Mburo National Park

A 1-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari is an ideal wildlife excursion for travelers seeking an authentic African safari experience within a short time. Located approximately 240 kilometers west of Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savannah national park and the closest safari destination to both Kampala and Entebbe. The park is renowned for its scenic landscapes, rolling hills, acacia woodlands, wetlands, and rich wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. This day trip typically combines a game drive, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and breathtaking views of the park’s lakes and savannah ecosystems.

Highlights

• Early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe.
• Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside and cattle corridor.
• Stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and refreshments.
• Guided game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Opportunity to spot zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs, elands, and topis.
• Chance to see hippos and crocodiles around the lake shores.
• Excellent birdwatching opportunities with over 350 recorded bird species.
• Spectacular views of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and wetlands.
• Optional boat cruise on Lake Mburo (time permitting).
• Picnic or lodge lunch within the park.
• Photography opportunities throughout the safari.
• Encounter with Uganda’s only population of impalas and one of the best places to see Burchell’s zebras.
• Relaxing return journey to Kampala or Entebbe in the evening.
• Suitable for families, solo travelers, couples, students, and corporate groups.
• One of the best short safaris for travelers with limited time in Uganda.

Itinerary

This one-day safari takes you to Lake Mburo National Park, an area of rolling hills and open grassy valleys interspersed with thickets, woodlands, and rich wetlands.  Major attractions include game viewing, birding, nature walks, village cultural exposures, and boat cruises on Lake Mburo.

You will set off from Kampala (or Entebbe) at 6:30 am and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.

Once you get into Lake Mburo National Park you will go for a game drive in search of wildlife like zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds. Post lunch you will go for a 2-hour boat ride on Lake Mburo which is endowed with a variety of water animals such as hippos and crocodiles and several bird species. After the boat ride you will drive back to Kampala (or Entebbe) arriving in the late evening

Included	Transportation Lunch En-route WIFI Bottled water Permits for all activities Entrance fees to all tourist sights. Professional Driver/guide subsistence allowance. Ranger guide fees.
Excluded	Additional Services Insurance Drinks Guide Tips
Travel by Safari Van / Jeep – 4WD

AMOUNT (USD) PER PERSON

1 PAX                     2 PAX                   3 PAX                         4 PAX & ABOVE       

$394                            $274                          $234                                        $213