The 2 days Lake Mburo tour takes you to Lake Mburo National Park which is set in Kiruhura district in western Uganda. For visitors with limited time or budget travelers, this package exceptionally designed for you. This package covers game drive and boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park a home to more than 68 species of mammals including bush pigs, leopards, buffaloes, hyenas, jackals, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and over 350 bird species as well as several lakes including Lake Mburo where there are many fish species, hippos, crocodiles and many others.
Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s smallest parks and it is suitably set west of Kampala abut 240kms that is approximately 3-4 hours’ drive. Your 2 days Lake Mburo safari will start and end in Kampala
Activities to do on 2 days Lake Mburo safari
- Boat cruise along Lake Mburo
- Game drive
- Stopover at Equator and Mpambire drum makers
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Game drive and drive back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will be picked up by our company representative who will brief you on what you 2 days Lake Mburo tour is all about. After, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park through Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route and this may take you about 3-4 hours in good and comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle. En-route, you will make a stopover at Mpambire drum makers to see how locals make drums. After, you will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park where you will check in at a lodge for lunch and to have some rest. In the afternoon, you will take part in a thrilling boat or launch cruise along Lake Mburo which gets you a chance to spot out several hippos, crocodiles, water birds as well as waterbucks, topis. This water sport can take you about 2-3 hours and later, you will return to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Travel time-4hours
Meal plan-Lunch and dinner
Accommodation choices at Lake Mburo National Park
Mihingo Lodge (Luxury)
Lake Mburo Lodge/Rwakobo Rock (Midrange)
Eagle’s Nest Lodge (Budget)
Day 2: Game drive and drive back to Kampala
Start your day with an early morning breakfast in your preferred lodge in Lake Mburo National Park. After, you will embark on exciting morning game drive with a chance to catch a glimpse at variety of savanna dwellers including warthogs, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, leopards, hyenas (such as elands, impalas, topis, bushbucks, waterbucks and others), birds to mention but a few. After your 2-3 hour game drive, return to the lodge to have rest, lunch and check out from your lodge ready to drive back to Kampala. On your way back to Kampala, make a stopover at the Equator for photo taking.
End of 2 days Lake Mburo safari
2 days Lake Mburo safari includes
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Ground transportation in 4wheel drive safari vehicle
- Fulltime English speaking driver guide
- Park entry fees
- Stopovers at Equator and Mpambire drum makers
- Bottled water
- Accommodation and meals
2 days Lake Mburo safari excludes
- Airfares
- Uganda visa fees
- Personal expenses like souvenirs, beverages, tips, laundry services, extra activities, accommodation outside your travel plan.