Lake Mburo National Park

Small park, big variety

Best time to visit All year — driest in June – August and December – February
Size 370 km²
Entry fee USD 40 per adult per 24 hours
Established 1983
Getting there 3.5 hours from Kampala — the closest savanna park to the capital.

Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest savanna park at just 370 square kilometres, but it is packed with zebra, impala, eland, topi and buffalo — the only place in Uganda where you will find impala. Leopard and hyena are frequently seen on night drives.

Because there are no elephants to worry about, Lake Mburo is the one park where walking, cycling and horseback safaris are possible, giving a completely different perspective on the bush.

Highlights

  • Horseback safari
  • Walking safari with a ranger
  • Night game drive
  • Boat trip on Lake Mburo

Wildlife you may see

  • Zebra
  • Impala
  • Eland
  • Topi
  • Leopard
  • Rothschild’s giraffe
  • 350+ bird species

Where it is

Where to stay

Luxury Lodge
★★★★

Mihingo Lodge

Lake Mburo National Park

  • Swimming pool and sun deck
  • Horse riding stables
  • Guided walking and cycling
  • Restaurant and bar
Budget & Camping
★★

Red Chilli Hideaway

Bujagali, Jinja

  • Camping ground
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Bar and restaurant
  • Rafting and bungee booking
Mid-range
★★★

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale District

  • Restaurant and bar
  • Dugout canoes and kayaks
  • Swimming (bilharzia-free water)
  • Guided village and hill walks
Luxury Lodge
★★★★

Apoka Safari Lodge

Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park

  • Infinity pool over the waterhole
  • Bush dinners and sundowners
  • Library and lounge
  • Guided walks with rangers

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