Location of lake Mburo National park
Lake Mburo national park is located in south western Uganda in kiruhura Sanga town Nyabushozi county it is nestled between Mbarara district and kiruhura and it is located along masaka Mbarara road, lake mburo national park covers 370 square kilometers it is one of Uganda’s smallest parks.
The distance from Kampala to lake it is 3 to 4 hours and it can be accessed through nshara gate or Sanga gate according to where you are coming from. Lake mburo national park is the closest park which makes it the ideal stop over for tourists going to other destinations like those going to Bwindi national park, queen Elizabeth national park and mgahinga gorilla national park and road transport is the main option for you to get in lake mburo national park.
Though there is a category of tourists who do not want to travel for long hours that means they will have to use air transport from kajansi or Entebbe to Nyakisharara airstrip then later after reaching you can reach the park by car because there are no airstrips in inside lake mburo national park. That is lake mburo is accessed when you decide to come to Uganda-on-Uganda safari tour do not exclude lake mburo national park on your itinerary because it is near and it has amazing wildlife, for the tailored itinerary contact our experts in itinerary designing at African vacation safaris to plan for you, your wildlife safari tour in lake mburo national park.
Activities to do in lake mburo national park
Game drives
Game drives in lake mburo national park are one of the most thrilling activities offering visitors the chance to experience its stunning savannah landscapes and encounter diverse wildlife in their natural habitats and here are animals to be spotted the zebras, hippos, elands, warthogs, impalas Topis, game drives can best be carried out in the morning though evening is also perfect for watching animals especially zebras
Guided nature walks
Guided nature walks in lake mburo national park offer a unique experience while in lake mburo national park during wildlife safaris, you are going to explore and experience
The woodland trails, spotting elusive animals like bushbucks and forest dwelling birds and the guided nature walks take you the tacky outcrops providing you with panoramic views of the park rolling hills. Guided nature walks help you explore the park well including all the sectors and ranches.
Boat cruise
Lake mburo national park is one of the national parks in Uganda that offer this activity. The boat cruise helps you to explore lakes secluded bays an inlet providing the best moments and great opportunities for taking pictures and seeing large herds of hippos and some of the water birds leaving you with unforgettable memories during your wildlife safari.
Horseback riding
Horseback riding in lake mburo national park is the best way to experience the park especially for couples on honeymoon, horse back riding helps come so close to the animals like zebras, warthogs and it takes 4 3 to 4 hours from mihingo lodges and follow the horse trails the help of a trained guide which allows visitors to have intimate connection with nature.
What to pack while going to lake mburo national park
When going to lake mburo national park it is important you pack the following items because with out them it incomplete journey and the items to pack include, binoculars, camera, mosquito repellent,sunscreen,clothes,water proof jacket for un expected rain, for information about what you should pack remember to check with African vacation safaris for specific packing recommendation and restriction ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable Uganda wildlife safari tour in lake mburo national park
Best time to visit lake mburo national park
Best time to visit lake mburo national park is during the dry season in the months of
June to September and December to February the weather is pleasant and it favors all activities that you want to do like game drives, horsebackridng, boat cruise and many others and during the dry season the weather is generally comfortable because the temperatures are not so high nor too low so dry season is the best season even the roads are dry and the vegetation is short.
Mgahinga national park has a variety of accommodations ranging from luxury to budget so the visitors sleep according to how they are standing in the pockets and their preferences and according to what other visitors recommended them so here are some the lodges that are in lake mburo national park.
Kigambira safari lodge, muhingo lodge, rwakobo lodge, mburo eagle nest, Rwonyo rest camp, leopard rest camp, kigarama wilderness lodge, arcadia lodge lake and Uganda wildlife Bandas that are located inside the park they also provide accommodation on low budget.
In conclusion lake mburo national park is a home to most animals apart the big five animals and the cats like lions and leopards that not found in lake mburo national park, but regardless of these missing animals but lake mburo national park is still the best place to visit during your Uganda wildlife safari tour.