Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
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- William P8 contributionsMburo UWA - Kingfisher / No.3 camp siteIf you want to camp inside the park, in a secluded location, Kingfisher site is great. (also known as number 3) A little out of the way and tricky to find, so be sure to ask for specific directions. With a lovely view of the lake, you will see hippos popping their heads out at dusk and sunrise. Light a fire as a precaution to protect you from the hippos. There was one open shelter and amenities, however there was no running water at the time we stayed. Peaceful and surrounded by nature. The stars under the African sky were so bright and wonderful!Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 22, 2023
- Canine Safaris LtdMbarara, Uganda26 contributionsDwelling in the Epic of Uganda's Diverse Wildife.Travelers with Canine Safaris Ltd in Lake Mburo National Park delight in a unique wildlife experience. Witness the majesty of zebras, impalas, and elands in their natural habitat, creating moments of pure happiness. Canine Safaris Ltd takes pride in crafting unforgettable encounters with these magnificent creatures. Our guided tours ensure a deep connection with the diverse wildlife, making every moment an adventure. And we were so happy of the park's diverse wildlife.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 6, 2024
- MPCambridge, Massachusetts31 contributionsGreat walking safari with AaronAaron took us on a walking safari through Lake Mburo National Park, where we saw tons of zebras and even baby giraffes! It was so cool to be able to walk alongside these animals. Aaron was an awesome guide, so down to earth and personable and full of knowledge. He taught us a lot about the park and the wildlife in it. We also saw a mama warthog with her baby as they hid in an anteater burrow, and Aaron got just as excited as we did to see the mama warthog back into the burrow, facing outward at the threat of facing a predator. Lake Mburo was one of the smaller stops on our tour, but we had a surprisingly great time.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 17, 2024
- Toni TNashville, Tennessee3,147 contributionsWalking Safari with Petra -- WOW!The National Park is home to zebras, giraffes, warthogs, meerkats, impala, and the elusive eland. Our great guide Petra led us on a walking safari. She pointed out plants, birds, and mammals with details on how to see them, how to approach or step back. Petra shows a great passion for her work and the residents of the park. Our tour guide took us on a great truck tour of the park.Visited September 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 11, 2024
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Ellen M
Belgium506 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
If you have already been to Queen Elisabeth and Lake Murchison NP, Lake Mburo has little to offer unless you want to see zebras. They are plentiful, just like giraffes. The game drives were nothing special and during the night safari we literally saw nothing. an expensive experience of 30 usd per person on top of the 40 usd entrance fee per person... What we found worthwhile was the safari walk with the ranger, where you can walk among the zebras and giraffes.
Written September 26, 2023
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HeatherMegaMauriFan
London282 contributions
Dec 2021
We did a game drive here and it was fantastic. The highlight was definitely the hippopotamus and the gold-crested herons. We had a gorgeous sunset with a moving 'tower of giraffes' and we saw zebra, warthogs, buffalo, various antelope including Topi. It was a fantastic first safari game drive having done tracking of gorillas and chimps. The savannah is a great backdrop as are the cactus trees. We loved it. Watch out for the blue bags hanging around to attract/kill tsetse flies (and don't wear anything royal blue, they are attracted to this colour).
Written February 7, 2022
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William P
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Oct 2023 • Friends
If you want to camp inside the park, in a secluded location, Kingfisher site is great. (also known as number 3) A little out of the way and tricky to find, so be sure to ask for specific directions. With a lovely view of the lake, you will see hippos popping their heads out at dusk and sunrise. Light a fire as a precaution to protect you from the hippos. There was one open shelter and amenities, however there was no running water at the time we stayed. Peaceful and surrounded by nature. The stars under the African sky were so bright and wonderful!
Written October 22, 2023
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SriniShenoy
Bengaluru, India299 contributions
Feb 2020
Usually used as a 'pitstop' on the return to Kampala from Bwindi (Gorilla Tracking) towards the end of most Uganda Safari trips. Maybe it deserves an additional day of Safaris and relaxation!
Good things going for Lake Mburo: Giraffes, Elands and Impalas - only place where they are found in Southern / Western Uganda. Combination of lake systems, woodlands, grasslands - make up a good safari with some very nice bird watching opportunities as well!
12 mammals and 30 bird species is not bad for a half day safari. Wish I had more time!
Good things going for Lake Mburo: Giraffes, Elands and Impalas - only place where they are found in Southern / Western Uganda. Combination of lake systems, woodlands, grasslands - make up a good safari with some very nice bird watching opportunities as well!
12 mammals and 30 bird species is not bad for a half day safari. Wish I had more time!
Written April 16, 2020
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Canine Safaris Ltd
Mbarara, Uganda26 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Travelers with Canine Safaris Ltd in Lake Mburo National Park delight in a unique wildlife experience. Witness the majesty of zebras, impalas, and elands in their natural habitat, creating moments of pure happiness.
Canine Safaris Ltd takes pride in crafting unforgettable encounters with these magnificent creatures. Our guided tours ensure a deep connection with the diverse wildlife, making every moment an adventure. And we were so happy of the park's diverse wildlife.
Canine Safaris Ltd takes pride in crafting unforgettable encounters with these magnificent creatures. Our guided tours ensure a deep connection with the diverse wildlife, making every moment an adventure. And we were so happy of the park's diverse wildlife.
Written February 7, 2024
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MP
Cambridge, MA31 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Aaron took us on a walking safari through Lake Mburo National Park, where we saw tons of zebras and even baby giraffes! It was so cool to be able to walk alongside these animals. Aaron was an awesome guide, so down to earth and personable and full of knowledge. He taught us a lot about the park and the wildlife in it. We also saw a mama warthog with her baby as they hid in an anteater burrow, and Aaron got just as excited as we did to see the mama warthog back into the burrow, facing outward at the threat of facing a predator. Lake Mburo was one of the smaller stops on our tour, but we had a surprisingly great time.
Written August 17, 2024
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SamOtim
Kampala, Uganda203 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a small national park surrounding lake Mburo. I was pleasantly surprised as it is not usually very popular compared to other national parks in Uganda. Nevertheless, the park has nothing to envy to the others, actually it has its own uniqueness. For example, you will not miss seeing zebras, Topi, Eland antelopes here (you will not see anywhere else in Uganda) as well as an incredible amount of birds, some also rare. Excellent park for bird lovers and watching. The boat cruise of 2 hours was also very nice, calm and easy.... with a lot of hippos, birds of all kinds (never seen so many African Fish Eagles like here). Less famous, but very nice park. If you are very lucky it is also possible to spot leopards (especially at night) and the only lion in the park. We were not that lucky, so will be back.
Written October 20, 2020
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Toni T
Nashville, TN3,147 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The National Park is home to zebras, giraffes, warthogs, meerkats, impala, and the elusive eland. Our great guide Petra led us on a walking safari. She pointed out plants, birds, and mammals with details on how to see them, how to approach or step back. Petra shows a great passion for her work and the residents of the park. Our tour guide took us on a great truck tour of the park.
Written September 11, 2024
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Lili P
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Jun 2021 • Couples
DO NOT use the UWA ranger called Damian to do your night safari (or any other one).
He was completely unprofessional and finished our safari an hour early.
It’s very dark and there’s only one light strapped to the vehicle so it’s very difficult to see but worth doing if you’re trying to see a leopard. Otherwise I think the daytime safaris are much nicer and there are lots of zebras, buffalo, warthogs, giraffes, various antelope and various baboons to see.
He was completely unprofessional and finished our safari an hour early.
It’s very dark and there’s only one light strapped to the vehicle so it’s very difficult to see but worth doing if you’re trying to see a leopard. Otherwise I think the daytime safaris are much nicer and there are lots of zebras, buffalo, warthogs, giraffes, various antelope and various baboons to see.
Written June 28, 2021
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Car K
12 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We did a shoebill experience at Lake Mburo. booked with David Community Guide, (gumiisirizadavis3@gmail.com.
This was absolutely crazy, first wading through a piece of swamp and then seeing the shoebill and many other beautiful birds at a very short distance. David is very helpful and a good bird guide. Highly recommended!
This was absolutely crazy, first wading through a piece of swamp and then seeing the shoebill and many other beautiful birds at a very short distance. David is very helpful and a good bird guide. Highly recommended!
Written January 12, 2024
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Hello there...we are travelling through Uganda by bicycles and wondered if we are allowed to bike through this park without a ranger? Also, can we camp if we have our own gear?
Written May 22, 2019
Hi Stacy,
Yes, you're able to camp with your own gear. Check out Rwonyo Rest Camp managed by UWA. It's in the park and you can either choose one of their basic bandas or you will get a space to pitch your own tent. The park also has other public campsites. I don't now exactly where the campsites are, but I would suggest contacting UWA.
As far as I know cycling through Lake Mburo without a ranger is allowed, but they'll probably suggest a ranger anyway. Walking is not allowed without a ranger. Just be careful because the park does have buffaloes, hippos and hyenas. Occasionally leopards are spotted as well.
Written May 23, 2019
Can anyone please tell me if bicycles are allowed in this park without a guard?
Written May 22, 2019
Hello Stacy, We are specialist in this excursion, Animals are not termed and in that case We can't allow you ride alone without a gun ranger guide in the Park, Also you can opt to ride the bicycle around the Park and villages around.
We also have great Bicycle riding rates ever on Market.
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Written May 23, 2019
hello, I would like to know the rates for the guided tours both nationals and foreigners, entrance fees for both vehicles and persons and also the rates for the different activities in lake mburo national park, in other wards I need guiding information for the park
Written April 18, 2018
Price for cheapest accommodation per night per person in lake Mburo national park
Written December 30, 2021
asiimire1982
Mbarara, Uganda
Hello am in Mabarara but i need a contact person to give me details of the quotations. The call box contact is stressing me
Written June 14, 2017
Hello! Crazy question - My fiance and I are interested in taking our engagement photos at this park with a local photographer. For the walking safaris, how close do people generally get to the animals (like zebras, giraffes)? Is there some type of limit to the distance? Thank you!
Written May 8, 2017
Hello, the walk safari is done with an armed ranger.
Now to answer to your question : just turn it the other way round: how far do the animals stand away from you before running away? These are wild animals afraid of humans... they always keep a safe distance, don't expect to approach close to them by walk, they will escape. Their safe distance is however quite variable depending of each species and individuals, but generally you will not succeed to get closer than 100 meters.
To my experience, the only ones you have to be really careful are the buffaloes, which could charge you if you get to close to them... but trust me you won't dare to approach them at less than 400 or 500 meters....
Written May 11, 2017
Hi, how do I go to Mburo from Kampala with public transportation? Can activities be arranged on the spot? Thanks, Luul
Written June 15, 2016
From Kampala you can get on the bus preferably Global Bus that can be accessed in Kisenyi bus terminal then you make a stop at Igongo Cultural Centre and country Hotel and then you set off with the guide from her to the park. Activities are arranged on spot.
Written June 21, 2016
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