Escape into the peaceful wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s most accessible savannah safari destination. Though compact in size, the park is rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery, with rolling hills, open grasslands, acacia woodland, and tranquil lakes.
Enjoy guided game drives in search of zebras, impalas, buffalo, warthogs, and a variety of bird species, then unwind on a relaxing boat cruise across Lake Mburo, where hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds gather along the shoreline. Conveniently located between Kampala and western Uganda, Lake Mburo is the perfect short safari escape or a rewarding addition to a longer Uganda adventure.
Entebbe International Airport, Kampala
Enjoy a relaxed and rewarding safari in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s only park were zebras roam freely. Explore the rolling savannah on guided game drives, cruise across the lake to spot hippos and crocodiles, and look out for buffalo, impalas, and colourful birdlife.
For a closer connection with the wilderness, choose an optional walking safari alongside an armed ranger. With its peaceful setting and easy-going pace, Lake Mburo is perfect for a short, memorable wildlife escape.
Depart from Entebbe or Kampala and travel southwest through Uganda’s scenic countryside toward Lake Mburo National Park. On arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy time to settle into the peaceful savannah surroundings.
Later, set out on an afternoon game drive in search of zebras, impalas, buffalo, warthogs, and a variety of birdlife. As the day cools, enjoy the park’s beautiful rolling hills and open grasslands before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Begin the day with a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, watching for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and wildlife gathering along the shoreline. Afterwards, choose an optional guided walking safari with an armed ranger for a closer, more immersive view of the park’s wildlife and landscapes. After the morning activities, begin your return transfer to Kampala or Entebbe, ending your short but memorable Uganda safari adventure.
