Uganda · Safari

2-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Boat Tour from Kampala

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot elands, zebras, impalas, warthogs, African buffaloes, and jackals in Lake Mburo National Park
  • 02 Take a boat trip on Lake Mburo to look for hippos, crocodiles, birdlife, and possibly a leopard
  • 03 Enjoy stunning views of six of the twelve lakes surrounding the park from Kazuma Lookout Point
  • 04 Stop at the equator on the return journey for photos and souvenirs

Explore Lake Mburo National Park for its varied collection of flora and fauna, and spot elands, zebras, impalas, warthogs, African buffaloes, jackals, and many bird species during your game drives. Enjoy stunning views of six of the twelve lakes surrounding the park from Kazuma Lookout Point, and do not miss the chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, and even leopards on your boat trip on Lake Mburo.

The walk towards Kazuma Lookout Point is steep but short, and so rewarding that it should not be missed when visiting Lake Mburo National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Lake Mburo and Visit Kazuma Lookout Point

  • You will be picked up from Entebbe or Kampala at 8:30 am by your tour guide and begin the drive towards Lake Mburo National Park on the western side of Uganda.

  • Arrive in the afternoon and have lunch. After lunch, you can go swimming, relax in your room, or enjoy a one-hour full-body massage by a well-trained masseur.

  • In the afternoon, you can go on a game drive through the Research Track to Kazuma Lookout Point, which offers a stunning view over six of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park.

  • On the way, you will see most of the animal species that live in the park. The walk towards Kazuma Lookout Point is steep but short, and so rewarding that it should not be missed when visiting Lake Mburo National Park.

Overnight: Mburo Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

2
Day 02

Boat Trip on Lake Mburo and Return to Kampala

  • In the morning, tea or coffee will be taken to your room at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast at 8:00 am.

  • Leave your lodge at 9:00 am for the boat trip on Lake Mburo, starting at 10:00 am. You will see many hippos, a few crocodiles, and a large variety of bird species. If you are lucky, you might also see buffaloes from the boat, as well as other wildlife, and with a lot of luck, you may even spot a leopard.

  • It is recommended to drive back to Mburo Safari Lodge for lunch and to enjoy the pool.

  • Embark on your journey back to Kampala. On the way, stop at the equator for pictures, and you can buy a souvenir to remember your visit.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch

Kazuma Lookout Point, Lake Mburo boat trip, equator stop

Where this trip takes you

Kazuma Lookout Point, Lake Mburo boat trip, equator stop

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • A professional Ugandan driver

  • All transportation

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Any increases in government-imposed taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

  • A private tour runs exclusively for one client and will not be shared with strangers.

  • Transfers or game drives at private camps could be shared.

  • A group tour is when the entire tour is shared by people who do not know each other.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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