When you choose Lake Mburo National Park as your next safari destination is a perfect decision due to the fact that, the park is blessed with variety of things to do and amazing attractions. Below we have listed most of tourist activities you can enjoy in Lake Mburo National Park.

Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park

Game drive is done in the safari vehicle where tourists drive around the park exploring and watching different wildlife in the park. Among the wildlife you see during game watching drive include over 68 mammal species and 315 bird species. The national park offers a chance to spot both the Burchell zebras and the zebras in the same national park.

There are also the night game drives in Lake Mburo National park that is one of the memorable activities one can do. You get chance to view all the animal creatures at night including; the lions, bush babies, and the porcupines. You will also be able to view all the things that move at night, the drive is also normally 2 and half hours in the length of having dinner at the lodge.

Boat Cruise Lake Mburo National Park

Boat cruises on Lake Mburo will allow you to view the lake’s flora and fauna. Along the banks, you will have chance to spot several wild animals that come to drink water, especially during the dry season. You may spot crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, and the three types of otters found in the park. You will also see many birds along the shores of the lake.

Nature Walk Safari

A nature walk safari in Lake Mburo National Park is in a guidance of an armed ranger guide and it offers tourists a close encounter with wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Guided walks through the park offers a chance to spot different animals in the park like zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, birds, and other animals while enjoying the fresh air, scenic hills, and amazing vegetation in a peaceful natural environment.

Birding in Lake Mburo National Park

This park is also among the best birding destinations in the country with over 350 bird species that are found in the park. The bird lovers will find the swampy valleys of Miriti and Warukiri as well as at the road side between Rwonyo camps and the jetty that are perfect destinations for bird watching and the lucky tourists will get a chance to spot the shoebill stork, the grey crowned crane, the black belled bustard, the red headed lovebird and many more.

There is also the Rubanga forest which is also good destination for bird watching and its believed that the forest is home to over 40 different bird species. There are also many tree species that include; the Palayycaluz and the Markhamia palm, acacia.

Sport Fishing in Lake Mburo National Park

There is also fishing since Lake Mburo National Park has got 5 lakes inside and this makes it easy to carry out fishing. Lake Mburo is the largest of all and the fishermen come to the lake to fish as well as the visitors to the lake. There are also 6 species of fish that are found here and Tilapia being the main specie. Spot fishing can also be carried out, the fishing gears can be arranged and the main fishing spots are found at Mazinga.

The other activities that are found on Lake Mburo National park include; Horseback riding safaris, the bicycling tours, the Igongo cultural centre, as well as the equator visits.

Getting to Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is just 4hrs drive from Kampala or Entebbe International Airport via Masaka – Mbarara highway. The road is in good condition and it’s possible to just rent a car in Kampala and drive your own adventure to explore Lake Mburo National Park. However, those on self-drive tours are advised to hire professional rangers form the Park headquarters to help you spot un-popular animals like leopard among others.