Uganda · Wildlife Safari

3-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Boat and Horseback Ride

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand at the equator with one foot in each hemisphere
  • 02 Take a boat launch on Lake Mburo to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
  • 03 Walk with an experienced guide to the salt lick area for wildlife viewing
  • 04 Enjoy a horseback ride for close-range animal encounters in the park

Embark on a 3-day Lake Mburo National Park adventure from Kampala and discover the park's unique wildlife through a game drive, a boat launch on Lake Mburo, a guided nature walk, and a horseback ride. Spot zebras, hippos, crocodiles, elands, impalas, antelopes, and a variety of bird species while exploring the savannah landscapes. Visit the equator en route and enjoy close encounters with animals at the salt lick area and from horseback before returning to Kampala.

Embark on a 3-day Lake Mburo National Park adventure from Kampala and discover the park's unique wildlife through a game drive, a boat launch on Lake Mburo, a guided nature walk, and a horseback ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Lake Mburo and Boat Launch

  • Depart from Kampala for Lake Mburo National Park after breakfast.
  • Drive to the park with a stop at the equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.
  • Proceed through the savannah grasslands, observing banana plantations and herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle common to this part of the country.
  • Upon arrival at the park, check in at the reserved lodge.
  • Have lunch, after which you will go for a boat launch on Lake Mburo to see animals such as hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Mihingo Lodge

Lake Mburo Safari Lodge

Eagles Nest Camp

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Guided Nature Walk

  • Wake up early and enjoy a warm cup of tea before heading out for a game drive through the park in search of wildlife such as zebras, hippos, crocodiles, elands, antelopes, impalas, and a variety of bird species.
  • Return to your lodge for breakfast, then head out for a nature walk with an experienced guide. Walk to the salt lick area, which offers a chance to see at least four different species of animals.
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Horseback Ride and Return to Kampala

  • After breakfast, head out for a horseback ride of shorter duration to see the animals at close range while on horseback.
  • Afterwards, have lunch and check out to start the return journey to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon.

End of tour.

boat launch on Lake Mburo, salt lick area, horseback ride

Where this trip takes you

boat launch on Lake Mburo, salt lick area, horseback ride

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Game drive
  • All activities on the itinerary and park entry fees
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Transport in a standard safari vehicle
  • Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuity

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Light clothes
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Shorts
  • Trousers
  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • Weather conditions may change, rain or shine.

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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