2-day Lake Mburo Uganda Wildlife Safari

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park with an Equator stop at Kayabwe for photos and a water experiment
02 Game drives in search of zebras, impalas, topis, buffaloes, and elands
03 2-hour boat cruise for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife such as Fish Eagles, pelicans, herons, and more
04 Optional experiences: night game drive (pre-booking required), guided walking safari, or horseback safari via Mihingo Lodge
05 Cultural stop at Mpambire Drum Makers Village on the way back to Kampala

Discover Uganda’s classic savannah scenery on this 2-day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari from Kampala. Travel through the Equator at Kayabwe for memorable photo moments and a fun water experiment, then continue into Lake Mburo National Park—home to zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and rich birdlife.

Enjoy a mix of game drives and a relaxing 2-hour boat cruise to spot hippos, crocodiles, and water birds, with options to add a night game drive or choose a guided walking or horseback safari (arranged in advance). On the return journey, stop at Mpambire Drum Makers Village for a glimpse of traditional Ugandan craftsmanship.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, evening boat ride.

Meet: Our female driver guide will meet you at your hotel
Drive: Depart Kampala early to beat the traffic heading to Lake Mburo National Park
Stop: Uganda Equator in Kayabwe — conduct a water experiment to experience a tropical equilibrium, and take photos while standing in the North and South directions
Continue: Continue to the National Park, an extension of the Tanzanian plains with large herds of zebra, impala, eland and other ungulates
Bird viewing: Opportunities for bird viewing are great–this is one of the best locations for birders to discover African finfoot and papyrus bush shrike
Explore: After exploring the park in a vehicle, check into your lodge, and have lunch
Game drive: Enjoy a short sunset game drive or an optional night game drive (requires pre-booking) to spot nocturnal animals like leopards and hyenas
Boat cruise: Proceed to the lake for a 2-hour boat cruise, which will provide you the opportunity to see water creatures like crocodiles, hippopotamus and water birds, including Fish Eagles, Pelicans, Black Crake, and Heron
Evening: Return to the lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp

Midrange Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge/Mburo Safari Lodge

Budget Accommodation: Rwonyo Rest Camp / Eagles Nest lodge / Leopard Rest Camp

Day 02

Game drive at Lake Mburo National Park and Return to Kampala

Game drive: Explore the park with a game drive in search of wild animals such as zebras, impalas, topis, buffaloes, and elands, with great possibilities for bird watching, with around 313 species of birds
Choice: You can choose between a guided walking safari (encounter zebras and giraffes on foot), or a horseback safari (arranged in advance via Mihingo Lodge), or a morning game drive to catch grazers before the heat of the day
Drive: After we shall drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Mpambire Drum Makers Village to see traditional craftsmanship
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