Uganda · Safari

3-Day Lake Mburo Safari from Kampala with Nile Rafting

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Uganda Equator Monument, straddling both hemispheres
  • 02 Enjoy a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park with sightings of buffalos, zebras, warthogs, and impalas
  • 03 Embark on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo to spot zebras, impalas, elands, buffalos, topi, waterbucks, and duikers
  • 04 Take a boat cruise on Lake Mburo and observe wildlife along the shore
  • 05 Experience exhilarating white-water rafting on the Nile River

Embark on a thrilling 3-day Lake Mburo Safari from Kampala that combines wildlife, nature, and adventure. Visit the Uganda Equator Monument and enjoy the unique experience of standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres before heading to Lake Mburo National Park for a nature walk, a morning game drive, and a boat cruise. The journey continues to Jinja for an exhilarating white-water rafting experience on the Nile, with optional activities such as ziplining or a Coffee/Tea Tour.

Visit the Uganda Equator Monument and enjoy the unique experience of standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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 Kampala, Jinja, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Lake Mburo via the Uganda Equator

  • Your guide will pick you up from Kampala and welcome you for the safari. Start your day early and head to the equator.
  • Visit the Uganda Equator Monument and enjoy the unique experience of standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • Proceed with your guide and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park via the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route. The drive to the national park takes about 4 hours.
  • Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and have lunch.
  • In the evening, you will engage in a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
  • On foot with your guide, explore the national park surroundings and observe wildlife species like buffalos, zebras, warthogs, and impalas, among others, in the savannah as you enjoy an off-the-track experience.
  • Return to the lodge after the activity and prepare for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge

2
Day 02

Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Transfer to Jinja

  • After breakfast at the lodge, check out and embark on a morning game drive around Lake Mburo National Park. Search for wildlife species such as zebras, impalas, elands, buffalos, topi, waterbucks, and duikers.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo and observe a variety of wildlife species along the shore.
  • Later, leave Lake Mburo National Park and embark on a scenic drive to Jinja.

Accommodation: Jinja Base Camp

3
Day 03

White-Water Rafting on the Nile and Optional Experiences

  • Start your day early by heading to the Nile for a thrilling white-water rafting experience.
  • Afterwards, your guide will drive you for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the rafting adventure, and you can also choose a ziplining adventure with stunning views of the Nile and the surrounding area.
  • Alternatively, you can choose a Coffee/Tea Tour, visiting a nearby tea plantation for a guided tour to learn about the production process and sample some freshly brewed coffee.
  • In the evening, relax in Jinja, explore the town, and enjoy a well-deserved dinner at the lodge or transfer to Kampala.

Accommodation: Jinja Base Camp

Uganda Equator Monument, Lake Mburo National Park, Nile

Where this trip takes you

Uganda Equator Monument, Lake Mburo National Park, Nile

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

  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional guide fees
  • Accommodation and meals during the safari
  • Safari vehicle during the safari
  • Boat cruise fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Any other activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities

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 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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