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Explore Africa's renowned wildlife in Uganda's petite savanna park, perfect for a weekend retreat from the bustling capital or for conference attendees in Entebbe/Kampala. Located approximately 240 km from Kampala along the Masaka – Mbarara Road, Lake Mburo National Park is easily accessible through the Nshara gate, just 15 kilometers from the main road when coming from Kampala.
Day 1: Entebbe/ Kampala to Lake Mburo national park (travel time 4hrs)
Day 2: Horseback Riding, Game and Boat safari
Day 3: From Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala/Entebbe (Travel time 4hs)
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 12:00 am
Entebbe/ Kampala to Lake Mburo national park
Begin your day at your own pace after breakfast, heading to Lake Mburo National Park. On the way, pause at the equator for photos and savor lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Experience a brief game drive upon park entry. Lake Mburo, Uganda's smallest park, is strategically situated near the highway linking Kampala to various western parks. Resting on ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks dating back over 500 million years, it hosts diverse wildlife, including zebras, oribi, leopard, hippos, topis, and more. Home to about 350 bird species, spend the evening on a sunset game drive observing wildlife in their natural habitat.
Meal plan (lunch and dinner)
Dinner and overnight stay at:-
Mihingo lodge- high end accommodation
Rwakobo rock- medium accommodation
Day 2
Horseback Riding, Game and Boat safari
Embark on a morning horseback safari to intimately experience nature. In the mid-morning, partake in a game drive, spotting additional wildlife compared to the previous evening. Witness waterbucks, zebras, topis, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species. Head back to the lodge for breakfast and leisure.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, observing animals gathering at the lake's banks to drink water and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge afterward.
Meal plan- full board
Dinner and overnight stay at:-
Mihingo lodge- high end accommodation
Rwakobo rock- medium accommodation
Day 3
Time : 4:00 am
From Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala/Entebbe
Start your day with a morning bush walk, delving into the park's hidden gems, and relish the authentic beauty of abundant fauna and flora. After an early lunch with your driver guide, proceed at your convenience to return to Kampala and Entebbe for your outbound flight back home.
Meal plan-half board
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Lake Mburo National Park
- Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
- Boat trip on Lake Mburo
- Game drives
- Horseback riding in Lake Mburo
- Bush walk
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Service of the English – speaking driver guide.
- Park fees
- All mentioned activities in the itinerary.
- Our assistance
- Internal flights.
- Travel insurance
- Tips to porters and Driver/ Guide.
- Tips to porters and Driver/ Guide.
- Any personal expenses
- Any item that is not mentioned in the above Itinerary.
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