Uganda · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo among hippos, Nile crocodiles, and monitor lizards
02 Look for zebras, elands, bushbuck, Defassa waterbuck, topi, and warthogs on a game drive
03 Relish the countryside scenic drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
04 Stop at Kayabwe at the equator for photos on the return to Kampala

Head to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy the beauty of the Pearl of Africa on this 2-day safari from Kampala or Entebbe. Take in the countryside on a scenic drive, then explore the park by boat and on a game drive for excellent chances to spot buffalos, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. This short wildlife escape also includes an equator stop at Kayabwe on the return journey.

Spot zebras, one of the largest antelopes in Africa - the eland - as well as lots of bushbuck, Defassa waterbuck, topi, common duiker, warthogs, and smaller mammals like dwarf mongoose and marsh mongoose, along with many bird species.

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

Day 01

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Ride

Meet and greet your Uganda tour guide either at Entebbe Airport upon arrival or at your hotel in Kampala, then transfer to the superb Lake Mburo National Park. The drive from Kampala lasts about 4 hours, and you will travel in a 4X4 tourist vehicle.
Relish the views on the scenic countryside drive.
Reach the park and enjoy a refreshing lunch.
Prepare for the afternoon boat ride, where you can spot many wild animals, including pools of hippos, Nile crocodiles, monitor lizards, and more.

Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages (midrange).

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Have a fulfilling breakfast and head out for the game drive. Spot zebras, one of the largest antelopes in Africa - the eland - as well as lots of bushbuck, Defassa waterbuck, topi, common duiker, warthogs, and smaller mammals like dwarf mongoose and marsh mongoose, along with many bird species. The game drive lasts about 3 hours.
Proceed back to Kampala.
Stop over at Kayabwe at the equator to take photos and have your lunch there.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Mburo, boat cruise among hippos, Kampala countryside, Kayabwe at the equator

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

4X4 tourist vehicle
Fuel for the full trip
Accommodation
English-speaking driver/guide
Park entry
Boat cruise
Lunch en route
All government taxes

What's Not Included

Air ticket
Tourist visa
Laundry
Luxury and hard drinks

Know before you go

It is ideal to book a flight that arrives in the morning in Uganda to enable an easy transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for your overnight stay.
The price on the itinerary applies to solo travellers and can change according to the number of travellers.

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