Lake Mburo National Park Safari
Tanzania's Premier Wildlife Destination
Discover Uganda's most accessible savanna park - a 370 km² gem where rolling hills, acacia woodland, and wetlands create habitat for zebras, impalas, and rare eland antelope. Lake Mburo is Uganda's only park with zebra and impala, offering boat cruises, walking safaris, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Why Choose a Lake Mburo National Park Safari?
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda's smallest savanna park at 370 km², yet offers diverse experiences and unique wildlife. Just 240km (4 hours) from Kampala, it's perfect for short breaks or as a stopover to Bwindi. The lack of large predators allows unique activities: walking safaris, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Lake Mburo National Park Safari Highlights
Regions to Explore
Lake Mburo Shoreline
Aquatic heart with boat cruises revealing hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Best wildlife viewing early morning and late afternoon.
Central Savanna Plains
Open grasslands where zebras, impalas, and elands graze. Heart of walking and horseback safari zones.
Rubanga Forest
Small forested area harboring monkeys, bushbucks, and forest birds. Nature walks offer cool shade and butterfly watching.
Warukiri Wetland Complex
Papyrus swamps hosting rare shoebill storks and specialized wetland birds.
Activities & Experiences
Did You Know?
Size: 370 km² - Uganda's smallest savanna park
Established: 1983
Zebras: Only park in Uganda with Burchell's zebras
Impalas: Only location in Uganda with impala antelope
No elephants or lions: Making walking/horseback/biking possible
Birds: 350+ species including rare shoebill
Location: 240km (4 hours) from Kampala
Planning Your Visit
Recommended Stay
1 night/2 days sufficient. Ideal as stopover between Kampala and Bwindi (5 hours south). Can be day trip but overnight allows morning activities.
Getting There
4-hour drive from Kampala (240km). En route to Bwindi (5 hours further) or Rwanda. No flights required.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge ($400-700/night), Kigambira Safari Lodge ($300-600/night). Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock ($150-300/night).
Important to Know
No lions/elephants but buffalo and hippos require caution. Horseback safaris require riding experience. Walking only with armed rangers.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. June-August & December-February (dry). March-May & September-November (wet, lush, excellent birding).
Wildlife
Burchell's zebras, impalas (both unique to Uganda here), elands, buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, leopards (rare), 350+ bird species including shoebills
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