Lake Mburo National Park happens to be the smallest savannah game park in Uganda and is located in the western Uganda in Kiruhura district approximately 240 kilometers away from Kampala the capital city of Uganda. Despite the fact of being the smallest savannah park, Lake Mburo National Park is filled with a biodiversity of attractions that will keep your eyes once you decide to visit this national park. These range from the beautiful landscapes to the variety of wildlife, which are mostly dominated by the high number of zebras which Lake Mburo National Park is famous or well known. As you continue reading, below is what you need to know about Lake Mburo National Park before visiting, and the frequently asked questions about Lake Mburo National Park.
What are the attractions in Lake Mburo National Park?
Just like said before, Lake Mburo National Park is filled with a biodiversity attraction despite the fact that it is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda. Here are some of the attractions you should look forward to seeing or spotting once you visit Lake Mburo National Park
Wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park has a variety of wildlife, which includes zebras, topis, waterbucks, buffaloes, giraffes, spotted hyenas, Elands, Hippos and leopards, to name a few. These wildlife animals can be spotted in the wild during a number of travel activities done in Lake Mburo National Park, these include guided game drives, guided nature walks, cycling, horseback riding, and boat cruises, to name a few.
Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is also home to a variety of bird species which are attracted to the unique mosaic woodlands, savannahs, wetlands, and rock outcrops which act as habitant’s tom these birds. Some of the unique bird species in Lake Mburo National Park include the Mosque Swallow, southern hornbill, black-throated barbet, Black-billed bustard, Bare-faced go-away bird, the famous shoebill, saddle bill stork, to name a few. You should note that Lake MBURO National Park is home to approximately 315 different bird species, which makes it one of the best birding destinations in Uganda.
Lakes in Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park has about 5 lakes that are located within its boundaries, and among these is Lake Mburo, which is the one the park was named after and also happens to be the largest, covering approximately 13 square kilometers, with its shores covered by lush riparian woodland with significant areas covered with papyrus swamp. This lake is home to a number of bird species, which include the most sought-after shoebill and wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, about 6 fish species, which include catfish, lung fish, tiger fish, Angara fish, and barbel. The different attractions along the swamps and within the water of Lake Mburo can be spotted or seen during a boat cruise activity in Lake Mburo National Park.
Rubanga Forest in Lake Mburo National Park
Rubanga forest is located in the western part of Lake Mburo National Park and has a closed canopy with viewing points or platforms for visitors. Rubanga forest is home to a variety of birds such as Harrier hawks, green pigeon, Nariantrogon, Gray-backed Camaroptera, Double-toothed Barbet, to name a few.
Communities near Lake Mburo National Park
The communities around or near Lake Mburo National Park are mostly made up of the Banyankole people, who are well known for owning or rear long horned cattle. Tourists who visit these Banyankole communities get to experience the day-to-day life of these cattle keepers and learn about their history.
What to do in Lake Mburo National Park
What to do / activities in Lake Mburo National Park are all derived from the different attractions that are found or can be spotted in the park. Some of the travel activities that can be done in Lake Mburo National Park include
Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park are done in a 4X4 wheel vehicle, driving through the different routes of the park, spotting a variety of attractions. Lake Mburo National Park offers both morning and evening game drives to tourists, which take a bout 3- 4 hours of driving around the park.
Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
Since Lake Mburo National Park already has a variety of bird species calling it home, this makes it a good birding destination where bird lovers can go to tick off a number of birds from their birding list. Some of the birds you should look forward to spotting or seeing include the shoebill, Gray-backed Camaroptera, Double-toothed Barbet, and green pigeon, to name a few.
Guided nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park.
Tourists or visitors under the guidance of armed game rangers and guides are allowed to walk around the different parts of the park while spotting different attractions, such as zebras, antelopes, giraffes, and birds, to name a few.
Other travel activities that can be done in Lake Mburo National Park include horseback riding, boat cruise, cultural encounters, Quad biking, sport fishing, and shoebill tracking.
What is the best time to visit Lake Mburo National Park?
Lake Mburo National Park is always open for tourists or visitors throughout the whole year, but the best time to visit this park is during the dry season of the year (June to September and December to February). The dry season is the best time to visit because during this time of the year, the driving and walking trails or routes are dry and more accessible than during the wet or rainy season, when they seem to be muddy and slippery, which limits accessibility. Also, the weather during the dry season favors the outdoor activities which are carried out or done in the park, which include guided nature walk, game drive, birding, boat cruise, to name a few.
As they say ‘’good things come in small packages’’ Lake Mburo National Park, being the smallest savannah game park in Uganda, has a lot to offer you, and all you have to do is book now with us and get to experience all it has to offer.