05/10/2021
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park; the whispers of wonder located in the western region of Uganda. This is one of the finest safari destinations in the country, with a profusion of flora and fauna, a stunning landscape, and lush vegetation. Lake Mburo National Park covers about 370sqkms of land.
The park is one of the smallest and nearest from the capital Kampala city, thus possible to uncover all its diversity in a day, and chillax. It is right next to the highway, connecting to the Albertine region, the Equator, and different national parks in the west and southwest. Just a few kilometers from Kampala city-3-4 hour drive; means you can spend a day or two out with a family, friends, colleagues, or couples; relaxing, having a weekend out, picnics, or family retreat, while engaging in-park activities.
The Vast part of the park is covered by Lake Mburo, woodlands, and open savannah crossed by forest gorges, and patches of papyrus swamp. The park has about 315 bird species, a variety of Antelope species, and a stunning landscape.
Activities at Lake Mburo Incudes;
Game drive
This is a great activity done around the park during the day or night. With the guidance of an expert safari guide, visitors are driven around the park on a safari van, while identifying a variety of mammals, birds, and other park residents. The residents in the park include; Uganda Kobs, Impalas, Cape Buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, African elephants, hartebeest, and the waterbuck to mention but a few. Lions, hyenas, and leopards are reported to be present, but very hard to find. It is also possible to draw near the game while on a horse, or foot.
Boat cruise
This is done at Lake Mburo, using a very secure water vessel boat. The lake has a school of Hippos, and crocodiles, seen yawning, and playing in the water. The beauty of a boat cruise is that for two to 3 hours, you will spend time taking in the cool breeze, spot some mammals quenching their thirst, and taking photos.