Uganda · Safari

3-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari with Boat Cruise and Village Walk

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy captivating game drives to spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes in their natural habitat
  • 02 Experience a serene boat cruise on Lake Mburo with chances to see bird species such as the shoebill stork
  • 03 Choose from activities such as nature walks, birdwatching, cycling, quad biking, fishing, and a horseback safari
  • 04 Discover Banyankore culture on a village walk to Enyemembwa and learn about local cattle-keeping traditions

Discover Uganda's smallest savanna park on this 3-day wildlife safari to Lake Mburo National Park, located about 240 km from Kampala and easily accessible via the Nshara Gate. Enjoy game drives, a boat cruise, and optional outdoor activities while taking in majestic views of papyrus swamps, rainforests, hills, and lakes. The experience also includes a cultural encounter with Banyankore herdsmen, offering a closer look at local cattle-keeping traditions and Africa's untamed wilderness.

Visit the salt lick area for a guided walk, where you can observe zebras and impalas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pickup in Kampala and Transfer to Lake Mburo

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence after breakfast. Enjoy a brief city tour of Kampala before heading on a scenic 4-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The journey offers stunning views of papyrus swamps, rainforests, and Ankole cattle farms.
  • Stop for lunch in Mbarara town. Upon arrival at the park, check in at your hotel.
  • After a brief relaxation, head out for your first game drive along the Kigambira loop trail. Watch for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range).

2
Day 02

Kazuma Track Game Drive and Lake Mburo Boat Cruise

  • Start your day early with a game drive along the Kazuma track. Enjoy spectacular views of the park's hills and lakes. Look out for zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks, and predators like hyenas and leopards.
  • After the morning drive, return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Birdwatchers can spot species like the African finfoot, grey hornbill, and shoebill stork.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range).

3
Day 03

Nature Walk, Village Experience, and Return Transfer

  • On your final day, choose from various activities: a nature walk, birdwatching, fishing, cycling, quad biking, or a horseback safari. Lake Mburo is the only park offering horseback safaris, allowing you to get close to wildlife.
  • Visit the salt lick area for a guided walk, where you can observe zebras and impalas. Alternatively, enjoy a quad bike, mountain bike, or horseback safari.
  • For a cultural experience, take a village walk to Enyemembwa. Meet local Banyankore herdsmen and learn about their cattle-keeping traditions. You can even try milking cows or join them for grazing.
  • After lunch, head back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for a photo, and if time allows, visit the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers.

End of Safari.

Lake Mburo, Kigambira loop trail, papyrus swamps, Enyemembwa village

Where this trip takes you

Lake Mburo, Kigambira loop trail, papyrus swamps, Enyemembwa village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Extra meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $620.00 — $1,240.00
Double Sharing $620.00

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