Uganda · 2 days

2-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

Boat cruise on Lake Mburo · Night game drive · Guided nature walk

Trip overview

This 2-day untamed wildlife safari takes you to Uganda's smallest savanna national park. Lake Mburo National Park is located in southwestern Uganda, between Masaka and Mbarara — a 4-hour drive from Kampala and one of the easiest national parks to access. The park is made of acacia woodlands, extensive wetlands, rolling hills and rocky outcrops, and is known for a high population of zebras and other animals like buffalo, bushbuck, leopards, hippos and impala, as well as different bird species. Lake Mburo is one of the national parks where wildlife and cattle graze together. On this trip, you will have a boat cruise on Lake Mburo to look out for hippos, water birds and crocodiles, and at night a game drive to look out for different animals. The safari cost includes your transfers from Kampala and back, driver guide services, park entrance fees, activities, meals and accommodation.

Safari highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo – afternoon boat cruise and night game drive
Day 2: Nature walk in Lake Mburo and transfer back to Kampala

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Depart for Lake Mburo National Park – Afternoon Boat Ride and Night Game Drive

In the morning at 6:00am, you will be picked up to start your drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The driver guide will brief you more about the 2-day wildlife safari. You will go through towns like Lyantonde and Masaka. On arrival in the park, continue for lunch at any hotel or lodge, then proceed for the afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo. You will have a great time with a chance to see different animals like crocodiles, hippos and topis, and birds like the fish eagles. At night, you go for a game drive which offers a thrilling opportunity to spot animals like hyenas, bush babies and leopards. After your night game drive, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 2: Nature Walk and transfer to Kampala

Have an early morning breakfast and start off for a guided nature walk through the park. During this time, you will have the opportunity to explore and see different animals such as buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, hyenas, topis and hippos, not forgetting the different bird species. After your nature walk, you will drive out of the park and head to Kampala, having a stopover in Masaka for lunch, and proceed to Kampala with a drop at your residence or at the airport, which marks the end of your safari.

Safari includes

Park entry fees
Professional tour guide/driver (English speaking)
Transport in a 4WD vehicle
Accommodation and meals
Activities included in the itinerary
Bottled drinking water
Necessary government taxes

Safari excludes

International flights
Accommodation while in Kampala (first and last night)
Visas
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, crafts and beverages/drinks
Tips given to staff and laundry services
Any extra activity not added in the itinerary

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