Baboon sighting in Lake Mburo National Park is one of the most exciting activities that can be done within the Park. Baboon sighting is done around the rock of Rwakobo where troops of olive baboons usually gather right from the rock pool through Lake Mburo National Park. As a result, this is a place known as a territory for these primates, so, if you are interested in seeing baboons you can always spot them around the Rwakobo rock.
Right at this place where baboon sighting in Lake Mburo can be done is a lodge that is ready for all category of guests. Rwakobo Rock Lodge has a beautiful surrounding environment with good and amazing views, most especially when at the restaurant or reception area. The swimming pool area also has a stunning view over it, with rolling dotted hills in the background. Don’t miss a see through the interesting large herds of Ankole long horned cows sharing grazing grounds together with zebras, in a company of the acacia trees.
Other sightings besides baboon sighting in Lake Mburo
Besides baboons, while at Rwakobo Rock you will also get a chance of other sightings such as primates like monkeys, and kobs, which are also available in plenty. You can see all these while taking a rest on your cottage veranda or taking a cup of coffee or milk. Don’t forget that this is a place, where most of the people in the community are cattle keepers and farmers.
When staying at Rwakobo Rock Lodge you also get an opportunity to climb up to the rock of Rwakobo from where you will get a wider great view and gaze across the surrounding farmlands. You will also be able to view Lake Mburo National Park with a perfect 360 degrees panoramic view of the park.
About Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to five parks in western Uganda. The 370 sqkm national park is an increasingly common stopover on the safari circuit for visitors traveling to western Uganda or for clients who would wish a one-day tour from Kampala. This is because the park is just in a short distance of 253 km from Kampala, so it can easily be accessed to carry out different safari activities.
Lake Mburo is underlain by ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks, and sculptured landscapes, with rolling hills that date back more than 500 million years. It contains an extensive wetland area that harbors several species of mammals and birds, found nowhere else in Uganda.
You can plan your extension to track mountain gorillas in Uganda by adding 2 nights safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to come face to face with these special primates. Uganda is such a large country with lots of tourism potential. Similarly, Rwanda has Volcanoes National Park, which is also home to mountain gorillas in Rwanda and golden monkeys.