Uganda · Safari

2-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari from Kampala with Boat Ride

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot elands, zebras, impalas, warthogs, and African buffaloes in Lake Mburo National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo to look out for hippos, crocodiles, topis, and fish eagles
  • 03 Stop at Mpambire drum makers village to see how local drums are made
  • 04 Take photos at the Equator line on the return journey to Kampala

Embark on a 2-day trip to Lake Mburo National Park to explore its varied flora and fauna and spot elands, zebras, impalas, warthogs, African buffaloes, jackals, and many bird species during your game drives. Enjoy an exciting boat trip on Lake Mburo for the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, leopards, and more birdlife. The journey also includes a stop at the Equator line, where you can see the point that divides the Earth into two halves.

Enjoy an exciting boat trip on Lake Mburo for the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, leopards, and more birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Lake Mburo with Game Drive and Boat Ride

  • Have breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, after which you will be picked up by your driver-guide to begin the program.
  • Receive a briefing about your safari in Lake Mburo and drive towards the western part of Uganda through towns such as Lyantonde and Masaka.
  • Stop at Mpambire drum makers village to observe how the locals make drums.
  • On arrival in the park, continue for lunch at any hotel or lodge of your choice.
  • Then, proceed along the park trails to spot various animals such as elands, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks.
  • In the evening, go for a boat ride on the lake and enjoy seeing different animals such as crocodiles, hippos, and topis, as well as birds like fish eagles.
  • Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation options: Mihingo Lodge (Luxury), Lake Mburo Safari Lodge/Rwakobo Rock (Mid-range), Eagle's Nest Lodge (Budget)

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala

  • Have an early morning breakfast and set off on a game drive through the park, which will take around 3 hours. This will give you an amazing glimpse of the savannah and the five lakes.
  • See various animals such as buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, hyenas, topis, and hippos, as well as different bird species on the acacia trees and near the lake making beautiful sounds.
  • After the game drive, check out and head to Kampala, with a stopover in Masaka for lunch and another at the Equator for photos as you continue to Kampala.
  • Reach Kampala by late afternoon to conclude the tour.
Lake Mburo National Park savannah, boat ride on Lake Mburo, Mpambire drum makers village, the Equator line

Where this trip takes you

Lake Mburo National Park savannah, boat ride on Lake Mburo, Mpambire drum makers village, the Equator line

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 entry fees
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • Transport in a 4WD vehicle
  • Accommodation (full board)
  • Activities included in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Photography and touring

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, crafts, and beverages/drinks
  • Visas
  • Accommodation in Kampala (first and last night)
  • International flights
  • Any extra activity not added to the itinerary

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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