Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo one of Uganda’s attractions and s only one of five lakes within the Park. Visit Lake Mburo National Park for game drives, fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching.

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How to get to Lake Mburo

Lake Mburo is 228km away from Kampala. If you stop to visit the Equator and the drum-making workshop at Mpambire, your journey might be a little longer than four hours.

You can also take a charter plane with a domestic flight operator. There are no commercial flights to Lake Mburo National Park.

It is also 185km from Bwindi. You can visit Lake Mburo on your way to Bwindi.

What to wear while on Safari in Lake Mburo

Dress for comfort. Comfortable shoes, light clothing, long sleeves, and full-length pants keep bugs from biting. Avoid wearing shorts.

A light jacket will keep you warm at night or in case it rains.

Wear dull colors – green, tan, and brown will blend in. Blue jeans are okay.

A wide hat will protect your skin from the sun.

When to Visit Lake Mburo

The dry seasons are the best for game drives. Lake Mburo National Park has two dry seasons.

A longer dry season runs from June to August. A second one runs from December to February.

Dry seasons are cool and dry. They are your best opportunity for a game drive.

Wildlife sightings are easier because of thin undergrowth. There are fewer bugs during the dry season. And animals will gather around the water points.

Accommodation in Lake Mburo

• Mihingo Lodge
• Rwakobo Rock
• Eagle’s Nest Lodge
• Mantana Tented Camp
• Arcadia Cottages
• Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
• Rwonyo Rest Camp

Lake Mburo Attractions

• Rwonyo camp is a center for game drives, hiking, guided walks in the forest, and quad biking. Buy books and handmade gifts.
• A boat ride at Lake Mburo will acquaint you with the birds of Lake Mburo National Park. You will see the hippos and crocodiles.
• Explore Rubanga forest. It is a tropical forest with a thick canopy. Get a better look from the viewing platform. The bird life is rich.
• Go fishing at Lake Mazinga. Mazinga has no hippos or crocodiles. Safely catch tilapia and five other fish species. You can dine on your catch of fish.
• Climb a hill and enjoy a better view of Mburo Park.