Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savannah national park but don’t let its size fool you. Located in western Uganda, just 3.5 hours from Kampala, it’s a top choice for weekend getaways, short Uganda safaris, and walking tours with wildlife. Known for its zebra populations, beautiful acacia landscapes, and horseback safaris, the park offers a peaceful and scenic escape that blends wildlife viewing with adventure.

Why Visit Lake Mburo National Park?

• Closest national park to Kampala and Entebbe – ideal for 1–2-day safaris in Uganda.
• The only park in Uganda where you can do horseback safaris and guided nature walks with wildlife.
• Large populations of zebras, impalas, elands, Topis, and hippos.
• Less crowded and highly accessible – perfect for family-friendly safaris and couples.
• A mix of wooded savannah, wetlands, lakes, and scenic rolling hills.

Top Activities in Lake Mburo National Park

• Game Drives – Morning or evening drives to spot zebras, buffaloes, elands, hyenas, and more.
• Horseback Safaris – Ride through the savannah for a quiet, close-up wildlife experience.
• Guided Walking Safaris – No vehicle needed—track animals on foot with an armed ranger.
• Boat Cruises on Lake Mburo – Spot hippos, crocodiles, and water birds like the African finfoot.
• Cycling Tours – Bike through designated trails with wildlife all around.
• Bird Watching – Over 350 species, including papyrus gonolek, African wattled lapwing, and shoebill.

Best Time to Visit Lake Mburo

• Open year-round, but June–August and December–February are driest and best for wildlife sightings.
• Rains (March–May, Sept–Nov) turn the park beautifully green and bring migratory birds.

Accommodation Options

Lake Mburo offers unique bush lodges and camps, many with lake views:

• Luxury: Mihingo Lodge (perched on a rocky outcrop, infinity pool).
• Midrange: Rwakobo Rock, Arcadia Cottages.
• MBudget: Eagles Nest, UWA Bandas at Rwonyo.

How to Get There

• By Road: Approx. 3.5–4 hours from Kampala, making it the easiest park to reach.
• Often included as a stopover en route to or from Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Ideal For

• Travelers on a tight schedule looking for a short safari in Uganda.
• Couples and honeymooners wanting a peaceful, scenic lodge stay .
• Families and first-time safari-goers .
• Tourists looking for walking or horseback safaris in East Africa .
• Bird watchers and nature photographers .