This 5-day Uganda wildlife safari to Lake Mburo is one of the top Uganda wildlife safaris that give you the best opportunity to explore Lake Mburo National Park. While on this Uganda wildlife safari in Lake Mburo, expect a lot, including Horseriding in Lake Mburo, a boat safari along Lake Mburo, a night safari game drive, and a full-day birdwatching experience in Lake Mburo, for special bird species.
Book this 5-day Uganda wildlife safari to Lake Mburo when you visit Uganda and we will give you an exceptional and amazing Ugandan safari.
5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park (Travel time +4hrs)
Early morning drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover at the Equator crossing line in Masaka, arriving in Lake Mburo towards 10:00 am. You will then have a game drive in search of zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, topis, and elands among other wildlife species. Then return in the afternoon for lunch at your safari lodge.
The evening is spent on a bush walk, which is another excellent opportunity for more wildlife viewing and interactions.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge (luxury facility). Meal Plan: lunch, and dinner.
Day 2: Horse Riding & Boat Safari Lake Mburo
After your early morning breakfast, you will go for a morning horseback riding experience for a closer encounter with nature. You will also get on a mid-morning game safari drive for wildlife viewing and photography.
Lake Mburo National Park is a very special place; every part of it is alive with variety, interesting, and colorful features. The park contains an extensive wetland area that harbors the majority of the wildlife. So, you are likely to see more elands, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, and zebras among others.
After your lunch, you will get on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo amidst a variety of hippos – an amazing encounter with countless bird species including the rare shoebill stork,grey-crowned (crested) crane, pelicans, fish eagle, and herons, among many other water birds.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge (luxury facility). Meal Plan: lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Full-day Relaxation & Night Game Drive
Today is dedicated to relaxation and sightseeing around your lodge in Lake Mburo National Park. The evening will then be spent on a night game safari in search of the nocturnal mammals, including the leopard that is usually sighted at night.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mihingo Safari Lodge (luxury facility). Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Full-day Birding Lake Mburo
Today is dedicated to a full-day birding experience in Lake Mburo National Park. The park is the best place in Uganda for acacia-dwelling bird species. Forest species are also present in Rubanga Forest. And a bonus for birders is the swamps, in which six papyrus endemics are resident, including the spectacular papyrus gonolek and the blue-headed coucal.
Lake Mburo is also a place to find southern species at the northern limit of their range, including the black-collared barbet and the southern ground hornbill, which are migratory.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mihingo Safari Lodge (luxury facility). Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Lake Mburo – Kampala/Entebbe
Morning is dedicated to sightseeing around your lodge with an early lunch at your lodge. Have an en-route game drive exiting the park with an opportunity to spot more wildlife. You will then return to Kampala or Entebbe to catch up on your outbound flight back home or to your next destination. Meal plan: B & L.
5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Includes:-
- Transportation by 4 WD safari fueled Land cruiser,
- Accommodation while on safari
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees
- Day & Night Game drives
- Horseback riding Lake Mburo
- Full-day birding Lake Mburo National Park
- Boat ride on Lake Mburo
- Ranger fees
- All activities while on the tour will be detailed in your itinerary.
5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Excludes:-
Local and international flights, Airport transfers, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs, and any other items of personal nature