Uganda · Safari

1-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Game Drive and Boat Cruise

1 Day Round trip from Lyantonde Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand at the Equator in both the northern and southern hemispheres at once
  • 02 Travel through savannah grasslands with local long-horned Ankole cattle
  • 03 Search for zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, and impala in Lake Mburo National Park
  • 04 Enjoy a 2-hour boat launch on Lake Mburo to spot water animals and birdlife

Visit Lake Mburo National Park on a full-day safari from Kampala, with a stop at the Equator where you can stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. Travel through savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations, and herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of Uganda. In the park, look out for zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala, and a variety of birds on a game drive and a 2-hour boat launch on Lake Mburo.

The drive takes 3-4 hours, with a stop at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Mburo National Park Safari and Equator Stop

  • Set off from Kampala at 6:30 am and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours, with a stop at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.

  • Continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations, and several herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.

  • Arrive at Lake Mburo National Park and go for a game drive in search of plains game such as zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala, and a variety of birds.

  • Have a lunch break, then start a 2-hour boat launch on Lake Mburo, which is endowed with a variety of water animals such as hippos and crocodiles, as well as several bird species.

Travel back to Kampala.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lyantonde 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entry

  • Transportation

  • Game drive

  • Lunch

  • Boat cruise

  • Ugandan guide allowance

What's Not Included

  • Alcohol and spirits

  • Tip

  • Laundry

Know before you go

  • Note: All tours can be combined or modified to fit your particular needs. Prices are subject to change based on accommodation availability, your tour alterations, and other parameters until the time of full and final confirmation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Lyantonde.

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