Lake Mburo National Park

Visited: Aug. 2023 Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2023 Submitted in:

We had 2 nights stay at Mihingo and organised a walking safari and horse back riding. Everything when as planned, but i would prefer having the game drive outside the park, as most of the wildlife animals are outside the park. Staying at Mihingo lodge for 2 nights is deal to take. cant wait to visit the park one again.

Lake Mburo is one of Uganda's nearest conservation areas surrounded by lakes, marshy areas rivers, beautiful wildlife and an angelic environment, a number of exciting activities including game drives, horse back riding, guided nature walks, boat rides do take place in the park.

Lake Mburo National Park is a better point to spot wildlife without fear in fact one can go close to game on horses organized by Mihingo Lodge in the park.

This national park is the smallest in Uganda, but there zebras and giraffes. At the lake you can do a boat trip. Mountain biking is possible as well. We saw a group with bikes. At Eagles Nest we had a great view over the park.

Lake Mburo National Park is well-located between Entebbe and Bwindi and makes a good stop to avoid a really long drive. The park has no lions or elephants so it is perhaps not as exciting in a large animal aspect. It does have giraffes, Burchell's zebra and impala, which are not seen in many places in Uganda. Other species that are resident here include warthogs, hippo, buffalo, bushbuck, defassa waterbuck, eland and topi. These are all plentiful. There are also baboons, monkeys and are many birds. A night game drive can yield hyena, leopard and other nocturnal species. As there are no lions, it is possible to do a walking safari anywhere in the park, which is a nice experience.

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah park. It is named after a Lake which lies in the park. It offers some of the best experiences of wild Uganda – recommended that you stay longer than two days. The vegetation ranges from Savannah, woodland, rock ridges, acacia, wetlands which provide different activities to the visitors. You have opportunities for nature walks, forest walks, game drives, boat safari, sport fishing, mountain biking and horse rides. The range of bird life is a whopping 300 species – with some of the rare birds including; Crested Francolin, Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, Brown Parrot, Barefaced Go-away bird, Red necked Spur, Common Quails, Black-billed Barbet, Greenwood Hoopoe, Blue-napped Mousebird, Lilac-breasted Roller, African-grey Hornbill, Nubian Woodpecker, Trilling Cisticola, Bee-eaters and the Cheeky bronze-tailed starling, crowned crane etc. Zebras are some of the most beautiful animals you will enjoy in this park – they are always ready for photo sessions. Lake Mburo is also home to a lonely Lion – consider yourself lucky to find see it. More large mammals that are easier to see include; Leopards, Hyenas, Uganda Kobs, Impala (only found here in Uganda), Eland, Crocodiles, Hippos and Buffaloes. This ‘little’ park is a beautiful gem. Activities include one can do include; Bird Watching, Game drives, Boat Safari, Nature Hikes, Forest Walks, Squad biking, Horseback Safaris, Sport fishing, Community walks and Cultural experiences.

While in Lake Mburo National Park, try out horseback game viewing! it is extremely beautiful. It can be a ride or a walk on a horse depending on one’s riding experience, either way it is the most unique way to view game with greater chances of getting really up-close with the animals. For experienced riders, the ride takes about 4 - 5 hours in the Warukiri plain offering spectacular views of the park. During the ride you sometimes see eland, zebra, warthog, topi, impala, bush buck, water buck and buffalo. You can even tell the most emotional or timid animal. Some animals don't just run away like it is when in the car, here you get some animals especially the zebra excited and willing to welcome the visitors little do they know that a visit is not a just a horse, but a horse and a human being.

Lake Mburo (370sq km) is one of Uganda's smallest but bio-packed with zebras, elands, shoe-bill storks, crocodiles and African Finfoot that cant be missed!