Lake Mburo National Park Safaris
Lake Mburo National Park is situated in the Kiruhara District, within Uganda’s Western Region. It is about 240 kilometres from Kampala, positioned fairly close to the highway linking Uganda’s capital city to the country’s parks in the west.
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A small but wildlife-rich park
A wide variety of wildlife
Impressive range of habitats
A range of activities to choose from
A Serene Safari Stopover
Its nearest major city is Mbarara, which is 30 kilometres east of the park, and due to Lake Mburo’s location, it is a great stop-off attraction for anyone travelling between the two destinations – and it’s an excellent wildlife area in its own right. Covering just 260 square kilometres, it is a small national park; however, sometimes good things do come in small packages, and Lake Mburo National Park is a case in point.
Activities & Wildlife
Whether it’s a stop-off or longer stay, Lake Mburo National Park is a small park that offers an exciting array of wildlife and classic safari activities.
Explore Lake Mburo’s environments
Wildlife
Birdlife
Game viewing
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The park benefits from its impressive range of habitats, capable of supporting an exciting variety of mammal and bird species. Its wetland system yields a reliable source of water, comprising not only Lake Mburo itself but five additional lakes, all connected by a swamp. There is open savanna too, though less than there was in the past because of the absence of elephant from the park. However, this loss has resulted in the growth of woodlands, which are especially lush around the lakes. Other geographical features include rocky kopjes and gorges full of forest. Despite the small size of the park, there is plenty to explore.
Since 1986, Lake Mburo’s wildlife has been in recovery. Among the mammals you can expect to see here are leopard, buffalo, zebra, eland, impala, jackal, hyena, warthog, and hippo.
The bird count numbers over 300 species, including shoebill, saddle-billed stork, black-bellied bustard, and 22 types of migrants who seek shelter and a little rest here during their arduous flights.
Activities offered by the majority of camps and lodges in Lake Mburo National Park focus on checking out all the areas that are popular with wildlife. You can enjoy day and night game drives, walking safaris, horseback safaris, boating, and even bicycling for travellers who are keen on keeping fit.
History
The park was first gazetted as an area for controlled hunting in 1933. Subsequently, thirty years later, it acquired new and improved status as a game reserve. Fast forward another twenty years, and it was named a national park. Political turmoil resulted in immense damage to Lake Mburo National Park and its wildlife in 1985, but some of the area was re-gazetted a year later.
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