Boat cruise in Lake Mburo national park.
Boat tour at Lake Mburo National Park: Situated in the western section of Kiruhura district, Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s smaller national parks. Buffaloes, waterbucks, oribi, duikers, bushbucks, reedbucks, bush pigs, warthogs, topi, zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, hippos, and more than 350 known bird species, including the ancient shoebill stork, may all be found at Lake Mburo National Park.
One of the most important things you should not miss on your safari in Lake Mburo National Park is taking a boat tour. Each boat trip in the park lasts around two to three hours and is offered in two sessions: the morning session, which begins at approximately 9:00 am, and the afternoon session, which begins at around 2:00 pm. An experienced park guide will accompany you on the boat ride, which leaves from Rwonyo jetty every day.
The guide will provide you with additional information about the lake and park, assist you in identifying various animals such as hippos and Nile crocodiles in the water, and allow you to take in the breathtaking views while you see buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes, and waterbucks, among other creatures that will be drinking water along the shores.
Along with the fishermen who will be setting up their fishing gear for nighttime fishing, you will also be able to see water birds such as cormorants, hornbills, kingfishers, bee-eaters, fish eagles, egrets, and herons while on the boat tour.
The ideal moment
Lake tour by boat The best time to visit Mburo National Park is during the dry season, which is June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is because there is less rainfall in the park during these months, so many animals will congregate near the water bodies to drink, giving you the chance to see a variety of animals and take stunning photos.
The price
East African nationals pay 30,000 UGX per person, schoolchildren pay 450,000 UGX per group, and school groups pay 15,000 UGX per person for a boat tour in Lake Mburo National Park. Foreign non-residents pay 30 USD per person, while foreign residents pay 25 USD per person.
Additional Lake Mburo National Park activities
In addition to the boat cruise, Lake Mburo National Park provides visitors with other exciting safari activities, such as game drives where they can see various animals like buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, zebras, elands, and reedbucks; bird watching where they can see various bird species; guided nature walks where they can explore the park on foot; night game drives where they can see nocturnal animals; sport fishing where they can see various fish species; and horseback riding where they can explore the park on horseback.
Accommodations at the National Park of Lake Mburo
Mihingo Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge, Mpogo Safari Lodge, Leopard Rest Camp, Arcadia Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Mantana Tented Camp, Kigambira Safari Lodge, Mburo Eagles Nest, Hyena Hill Lodge, and Emburara Farm Lodge are just a few of the affordable, midrange, and luxurious lodging options available in Lake Mburo National Park where you can spend your safari.
How Lake Mburo National Park is accessible
Located in the western region of Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is accessible by road transportation. It takes around three to four hours to travel in a safari vehicle from Kampala via Masaka to the park headquarters.
Air travel is another way to get to Lake Mburo National Park. To get to the park headquarters by road, you will need to schedule domestic flights with Aero Link Uganda or Bar Aviation from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Mbarara Airstrip.
