Uganda · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot vast wildlife and birdlife at Lake Mburo National Park
02 Participate in several game drives and a boat safari
03 Visit Mpambire drum makers village to see how local drums are made
04 Stop at the Equator for photos on the return to Kampala

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, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, topis, elands, warthogs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals. You will also visit Mpambire drum makers village to see how locals make drums.

Embark on a wildlife expedition to the famous Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest national park and the closest to Kampala and Entebbe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Masaka, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park and Boat Safari

Have breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, after which you will be picked up by your driver-guide. He will also brief you further about the 2-day safari in Lake Mburo.
You will then drive towards the western part of Uganda through towns such as Lyantonde and Masaka. You will have a stop at Mpambire drum makers village, where you will observe and learn how the locals make drums.
On arrival at the park, continue for lunch at any hotel or lodge of your choice. As you proceed along the park trails, you will spot various animals such as elands, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks.
In the evening, you will enjoy a boat ride on the lake, where you will have a great chance to see 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)

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 takes 3 hours. This will give you an amazing glimpse of the savannah and the five lakes.
You will also 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 stop in Masaka for lunch and another at the Equator for photos, before continuing to Kampala and arriving in the afternoon.