Uganda · Safari

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

1 Day Round trip from Mbarara Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness royal drums and cultural artifacts on the way to the park
02 Stop at the equator along Masaka Road
03 Enjoy a horseback safari, game drive, and boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park
04 Explore Lake Mburo's diverse landscapes on guided nature walks

Escape the bustling city for a one-day excursion to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, encounter royal drums and cultural artifacts and stop at the equator on Masaka Road. In the park, enjoy a horseback safari, game drive, and boat cruise while discovering one of Uganda's smallest national parks and its diverse landscapes. Guided nature walks add another perspective on this memorable day in nature.

The park's total area of 260 km consists of rolling hills on savannah grassland, rocky outcrops, valleys, acacia woodland, swamps, and other water catchment areas.

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 No

Cities Kampala, Masaka, Mbarara, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Mburo National Park Wildlife Excursion

Pick up from the city and head to the southwest Mbarara District. On the way, see the royal drums and other cultural pieces, and stop at latitude 0 degrees at the equator along Masaka Road.
Continue to Lake Mburo National Park, one of the smallest national parks, to encounter some of Africa's famous wildlife. This package is excellent for family and friends who want to spend the day away from noisy Kampala or other busy visitor areas in Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park is about 240 km from Kampala, the capital. Coming from Kampala, the park can be accessed through Nshara Gate after a 15-minute drive from the main road. The park's total area of 260 km consists of rolling hills on savannah grassland, rocky outcrops, valleys, acacia woodland, swamps, and other water catchment areas. Lake Mburo is proudly believed to be an extension of the Serengeti plains within its small national park area.