Tanzania, Uganda · Safari

3-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari with Bush Walk and Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot vast wildlife and birdlife at Lake Mburo National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a bush walk to look for zebras, impalas, topis, buffalos and elands
  • 03 Take a boat ride to see crocodiles, hippopotamus and water birds
  • 04 Stop at the Equator for a simple experiment and local crafts

Embark on a wildlife expedition to the famous Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest national park and the closest to Kampala and Entebbe. Enjoy birding and wildlife safaris in the park to spot animals such as hippos, giraffes, buffalos, zebra, impala, topi, eland, warthog, leopard, hyena and jackal. The tour also includes multiple game drive sessions, a bush walk, and a boat ride for excellent wildlife viewing.

Birdwatching opportunities are excellent here, with about 313 bird species recorded, including the rare shoebill stork, White-winged Warbler, Crested Francolin, among others.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park via the Equator

  • After a hearty breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Make a stop at the Equator, where you will perform a simple experiment to experience a tropical balance and look at the traditional drums and crafts being made.
  • Then, proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, an extension of the Tanzanian plains with big herds of zebra, impala, eland, and other ungulates.
  • Check in at your lodge, have lunch, and enjoy the whole evening relaxing at the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge.

All meals and drinking water.

2
Day 02

Bush Walk, Birdwatching and Boat Ride in Lake Mburo

  • After an early morning breakfast, explore the park with a very early morning bush walk in search of animals such as zebras, impalas, topis, buffalos, and elands. Birdwatching opportunities are excellent here, with about 313 bird species recorded, including the rare shoebill stork, White-winged Warbler, Crested Francolin, among others.
  • After the activity, return to your lodge for lunch before heading out for a boat ride that gives you a chance to view water-loving animals such as crocodiles, hippopotamus, and water birds, including Fish Eagles, Pelicans, Black Crake, Purple Heron, Cormorant, Pied Kingfisher, and the rare shoebill stork.
  • Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge.

All meals and drinking water.

3
Day 03

Game Drive Exit and Return to Entebbe

  • Have a relaxed breakfast, and then exit the park while doing a game drive.
  • Take a halt at the Equator for lunch and proceed with the journey back to Entebbe for your drop-off.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch only.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • English-speaking African tour driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • 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.)
  • The government-imposed increase on taxes or park fees
  • Laundry

What to bring

  • Binoculars, so you can spot other wildlife, birds, and monkeys from a distance
  • Camera with spare batteries and waterproof covering

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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