Uganda · Fishing Tours

3-Day Lake Mburo Sport Fishing and Wildlife Safari with Boat Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stop at the Uganda equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and the water experiment
02 Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and birdlife
03 Spend a whole day sport fishing on scenic Lake Mburo
04 Track wildlife on foot in Lake Mburo National Park among zebras, giraffes, and impalas

Embark on a 3-day sport fishing and wildlife safari to Lake Mburo National Park. Stop at the equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and the water experiment before continuing to the park for a boat cruise with beautiful scenery and sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and bird species. Enjoy a whole-day sport fishing adventure on scenic Lake Mburo, then complete your trip with a walking game viewing safari among zebras, giraffes, and impalas.

Stop at the equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and the water experiment before continuing to the park for a boat cruise with beautiful scenery and sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Masaka, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Begin your day with breakfast and check out of your hotel for a 3-4 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Pass through remarkable landscapes and scenery in Uganda's countryside, with fresh fruit and vegetable markets along the way.
Stop at the Uganda equator crossing at the Kayabwe trading center for amazing photo opportunities and the water experiment to demonstrate the geographical separation between the northern and southern hemispheres. Continue the drive past Lukaya town, a famous spot for Muchomo (grilled meat and chicken), and on to Masaka town before reaching Lyantonde.
Check in at the lodge on arrival and settle in for lunch. Connect to Rwonyo jetty for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo, offering spectacular sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species, including African fish eagles, egrets, herons, and narina trogon. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Enjoy the natural beauty of Uganda on this unforgettable experience.

Day 02

Whole-Day Sport Fishing on Lake Mburo

After breakfast at around 8:00 am, embark on a whole-day sport fishing adventure on scenic Lake Mburo. The lake has 6 different fish species, including tilapia, lungfish, and mudfish. Anglers are required to bring their own fishing equipment.
You will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, as the park is a haven for beautiful flora and fauna. The shores are home to crocodiles and birds, while hippos are permanent residents of the lake. Birdwatchers can spot rare species like the shoebill, hammerkop, African fish eagle, Rufous long-tailed starling, blue-headed weaver, and more. Retreat for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Walking Safari and Return to Kampala

After breakfast, undertake a walking game viewing safari adventure in Lake Mburo National Park. The park is the only park where you can track wildlife on foot since it does not have predator animals like lions and elephants. During the encounter, you will sight zebras, giraffes, impalas, Uganda kobs, common elands, bushbucks, and warthogs, among others. Retreat for relaxation, settle in for lunch, and drive back to Kampala.

Where this trip takes you

Kayabwe equator crossing, Rwonyo jetty, Lake Mburo boat cruise, Masaka town

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Full board accommodation
Entrance permits
Sport fishing permits
Boat cruise
Bottled water
Game viewing safari
Activities
- Equator photo shoots and the water experiment
- Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
- Sport fishing
- Walking game viewing safari