LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

A oompact little gem

Lake Mburo National Park

Situated in the southwestern region of Uganda, Lake Mburo National Park is an easily accessible, compact little gem. Renowned for its impressive biodiversity, Lake Mburo National Park shelters almost seventy mammal species and over 300 avian species in its forests, swamps and grasslands.

This spectacular landscape features open plains of savanna interrupted by rocky ridges, forested gorges and lush dense woodland. Crocodiles, hippos and a myriad of water birds are found in and around the five lakes, of which Lake Mburo is the largest. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: impala, oribi, eland, zebra, buffalo, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hyena, hippo and reedbuck.

Best time to travel to Lake Mburu National Park

Lake Mburo National Park accessible all your round and many local people from Kampala and Entebbe come for the weekend. The dry season is from June till August and December till February, the easiest times to spot lots of wildlife. 

Wildlife

Lake Mburu National Park is home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck.

Special interests? Talk to us and we can include these in your itinerary.

WHAT TO EXPERIENCE IN LAKE MBURU NATIONAL PARK

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