Activities to do in Lake Mburo National Park
Lake mburo national park offers a variety of exciting activities that highlight its unique landscapes, diverse wildlife and rich cultural heritage. As one of Uganda’s smaller parks it provides an intimate and tranquil environment for exploration, and each activity promises unforgettable experience in this beautiful savanna wilderness. And here are some of the activities carried out in lake mburo national park.
Game drives in lake mburo national park
Game drives in lake mburo national are one of the most thrilling activities to do while in mburo for wildlife safari, since the park is a home to different mammal species so those tourists who go for game drives will be able to spot animals like zebras, impalas, zebras, hippos, elands and others. Lake mburo national park is blessed with animals that are not in any other national park like the elands and zebras apart from kidepo valley national park.
Birding
This is another activity do while in lake mburo national park, there are over 350 bird species recorded in the park and during birding executions you will be able to spot birds like hadada ibis, African fish eagle, papyrus gonolek, white backed night heron among others.
Boat cruise
Lake mburo, queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls those are the only parks in Uganda that offer the boat cruise services. And taking a boat at lake mburo national park, it gives intimate encounter with the aquatic and semi aquatic species stunning landscapes and it takes 2 hours, you will also be able to see hippos that you missed during game drives, and the boat cruise is done in shifts either in the morning or afternoon, but the best is during the morning hours.
Nature walks and hiking
Exploring lake mburo on foot is the best because you get to see the park and view it clearly because you will encounter birds, see the local people and those who go for nature walks they should not fear any thing because it is always safe visitors are always escorted by experienced ranger guides.
Horseback ride
This is an exciting activity to do in Lake Mburo National Park, and it is the only park in Uganda offers this which opportunity for horse riding and it takes place at mihinga lodge. Horse riding offers unique fabulous based adventure in the savanna plains and it takes 2 to 4 hours.
Cycling safaris
Cycling safaris are stand out feature of lake mburo national park and it a unique for tourists to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and they are always led by professional guides to take through the villages. A cycling safari in mburo takes you to explore its diverse habitats passing through open savannahs woodlands and ranches and others it is a fitness activity because as you cycle your carrying out exercise.
Sport fishing
This is another activity carried out in lake mburo national park where visitors carry out and morning and late evening. Sport fishing is a rewarding activity done by a trained guide who accompanies during this activity.
Cultural encounters
There is a rich heritage around lake mburo who are the banyankore bahima. Tourists will be able to participate in the activities done by these two groups of people surrounding lake mburo national park the banyankore who are the cultivators and the bahima who are pastoralists so you will, get an opportunity to participate in activities like grazing, milking how to make ghee, harvesting of different crops and so on and these are done in these activities are done in people’s homestays.
Best time to visit lake mburo national park
Lake mburo national park can be visited any time of the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June to September then December to February those months are typically dry making the viewing of wildlife easy because they always gather around water bodies to cool themselves and drink water but it is not a must that you should visit in dry season, you can as well visit in wet season though accessing and doing some activities it is some times hard because of the slippery roads. But for the case of bird watchers and low budget tourists then wet season is the best, because even the accommodation facilities are always on discount.
What to pack while going to lake mburo national park
While planning atrip to lake mburo national park for the wildlife safari tour here are some of the things to pack.
Comfortable hiking shoes. Pack shoes that are comfortable in case of hiking pack shoes that are comfortable so that they do not disturb you.
Insect repellent. Since you going to be in the wild so expect different insects and mosquitoes, so do not forget to pack your repellent then you wear before you go for any activity.
Sun hat. If you are visiting during the hot season, remember to pack a hat and sun glasses to protect yourself from sunshine.
Pack comfortable safari clothes like long sleeved shirts and trouser to avoid insect bites.
Binoculars since lake mburo is a birders haven don’t leave your binoculars behind and they can also help you spot animals in along distance, so do not that pair of binoculars behind
Rain coats. Carry arain jacket because it can rain any time of the year since our weather in Uganda is unpredictable so carry your rain jacket for emergency and do not leave it behind when you are going for any activity.
Natural colored clothes that blend with nature clothes like yellow, red, purple and all bright colors are prohibited because attract animals and it is dangerous.
In conclusion, your exploration of lake mburo national park with African vacation safaris, the journey stands as testament to the company’s dedication to providing unforgettable and responsible travel experiences. We have not only guided you through the parks top activities but also opened doors to the natural wonders and biodiversity that define lake mburo. Join African vacation safaris for an adventure that surpasses expectations offering intimate to the beauty of lake mburo national park and celebrate unforgettable experience in the heart of Uganda.