Lake Mburo National Park Uganda Safari

Mburo Safari: 2 Days

Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda is a must-see for a quick safari. It’s easy to access and offers a rewarding experience you won’t want to miss. Tourists on a short visit should check out this savanna park. It has gentle hills, amazing wildlife, and the unique Ankole longhorn cattle.

Safari Highlights

Day 1: Leave for Lake Mburo Game Park and enjoy an evening game drive.

Day 2: Choose an activity and return to Kampala or Entebbe.

Enjoy game drives, boat safaris, biking safaris, and horseback safaris. You can also take nature walks and visit local cultures.

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Day 1: To Mburo

Leave early in the morning (around 6:30 a.m.) after breakfast. The drive from Entebbe to Lake Mburo covers about 225 kilometers, taking roughly 3 to 4 hours.

Take a break for lunch. You can relax at the Igongo Cultural Centre. It is the Western Uganda Cultural/Historical Museum. Choose based on your available time. Other options include the Courtyard International Hotel or Sky Blue Motel. Igongo is rich in cultural knowledge. Nearby, the Biharwe Eclipse Monument shares stories of Uganda’s solar eclipse in 1520.

After lunch, enter the park through Nshara Gate or Sanga Gate, depending on where you had lunch. On the safari, enjoy stunning savanna views with impalas and Burchell’s zebras. Spot animals like giraffes, leopards, hippos, and hyenas on your game drive. You can also see topis, elands, buffalo, and warthogs during your boat trip. Swamp bird species such as the shoebill stork are abundant.

Check in at Budget Eagle’s Nest. Mid-range Rwakobo Rock or high-end Mihingo Lodge after your late afternoon game drive.

Day 2: To Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy an early breakfast to prepare for another game drive in Lake Mburo Park. Other rewarding activities include exploring the famous salt lick. Early mornings are great for seeing animals. You might spot some that you missed yesterday.

Return to the city early for lunch. Enjoy photography, shop for souvenirs, and relax at the equator.

Cost of Lake Mburo National Park Uganda Safari

The cost of the 2-day safari:

Starting from US$450 per person.

US$450 per person for groups of four or more, and US$750 for solo travelers.

We can customize your Lake Mburo safari to meet your expectations. More days and destinations are available for tailored experiences. If you have more time, think about a 3-day safari. You can explore all parts of this beautiful savanna park.

Safari Inclusions

  • Park fees
  • Guides/park rangers
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Fuel
  • Game drive
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Airport transfer

Safari Exclusions

  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol, cigarettes, etc.)
  • Accommodation outside the tour: You can get full 2-day board accommodation for an extra $200 USD per person.

What to carry

  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Light clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen