Lake Mburo
Uganda · Western Uganda · 1300 m
Description
Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest savannah park in Uganda and the closest to Kampala, which makes it the usual first or last stop on the western circuit. Acacia woodland and open valley grassland surround a chain of five lakes. It is the only park in the country with impala and the best place to see zebra and eland, and because no lion or elephant hold the ground here, walking safaris, night drives, horseback rides and cycling are all permitted. A boat trip on the lake finds hippo, crocodile and the African finfoot along the fringing papyrus.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September or December – February
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Highlights
- Boat trip on Lake Mburo
- Walking safari with a ranger
- Zebra, impala and eland on the valley grassland
- Horseback safari from Mihingo
- Night game drive for leopard and genet
- Cycling trails inside the park
- Rubanga Forest birdwalk
- Salt lick and the Rwonyo viewpoints
- Igongo cultural centre and museum(Day trip)
- Ankole longhorn cattle of the surrounding ranches