Uganda · Safari

3-Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari with Boat Cruise and Nature Walk

3 Days Round trip from Uganda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest yet richest savannah park
  • 02 Spot zebras, topis, elands, impalas, buffaloes, and antelopes on game drives
  • 03 Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo with close views of hippos and crocodiles
  • 04 Join a guided nature walk in the park with a ranger escort
  • 05 Stop at the Equator for photography on the journey between Entebbe and the park

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure through Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest yet richest savannah gem. Discover diverse wildlife on game drives and a guided nature walk, with chances to see zebras, topis, elands, impalas, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo's serene waters and memorable stops at the Equator along the journey to and from Entebbe.

In the afternoon, go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo, which will bring you quite close to crocodiles and hippos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Evening Game Drive

  • Have breakfast and set off for Lake Mburo National Park, with a stopover at the Equator.
  • Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, go for a game drive where you will see animals such as zebras, topis, elands, impalas, buffaloes, and antelopes.
  • Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Budget: Eagles Nest Camp.

Moderate: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge / Rwakobo Rock.

Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

2
Day 02

Early Morning Game Drive and Lake Mburo Boat Cruise

  • Wake up for an early morning game drive and search for early risers and any other animals that you missed during the previous evening's game drive.
  • Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and lunch.
  • In the afternoon, go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo, which will bring you quite close to crocodiles and hippos.
  • Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Budget: Eagles Nest Camp.

Moderate: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge / Rwakobo Rock.

Luxury: Mihingo Lodge / Arcadia Cottages.

3
Day 03

Guided Nature Walk and Return to Entebbe

  • Breakfast will be served early, and afterwards you will go for a game walk within the park.
  • This is a guided walk where you will be escorted by a park ranger, who will provide you with more information about the park and ensure security.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast, then drive to Entebbe with a stopover for lunch at the Equator and photography.
  • Then proceed to Entebbe Airport.
Lake Mburo National Park savannah, boat cruise on Lake Mburo, Equator stop, Entebbe transfer

Where this trip takes you

Lake Mburo National Park savannah, boat cruise on Lake Mburo, Equator stop, Entebbe transfer

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Uganda 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfer to/from Kigali Airport
  • Ground transport
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
  • Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
  • Activities mentioned in the program

What's Not Included

  • International flight
  • Any optional activities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned above
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips

Know before you go

Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, conveniently located close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda's savannah national parks and is underlain by ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks dating back more than 500 million years. It is home to 350 bird species, as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Uganda.

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