Lake Mburo National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Uganda, Tours &

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Lake Mburo National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Uganda; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Lake Mburo National Park, nestled in Uganda's Western Region, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located about 30 km east of Mbarara and 240 km west of Kampala, the park boasts a rich tapestry of biodiversity amidst a backdrop of significant historical narratives. Originally a controlled hunting area in 1933, it became a national park in 1983, reflecting both conservation efforts and political shifts. Visitors can explore a landscape teeming with zebras, hippos, African buffaloes, and the elusive leopard, with Rothschild's giraffes introduced in 2015 adding to the park's allure. Amidst its natural beauty, the park also reveals ongoing conservation challenges and the delicate balance between protecting wildlife and meeting community needs.

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Reviews of Lake Mburo

muzinya ronald

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-02

A peaceful game park in western Uganda, with a variety of wildlife to see...from birds, elands, giraffes to hippos, buffalos, boat trips etc
Livingmarks25

4
Reviewed: 2024-06-10

Kazuma hill is definitely a go to place inside the park. Ive seen a lot of zebras, bushbuck, eland and many more.. It is the nearest National park from Kampala city, the road is murram and can be challenging at times. Its a very good adventure to try.
Moses Otukei

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-09

Lake Mburo National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is a park offering a unique wildlife experience. Unlike many other parks in Uganda, Lake Mburo boasts a diverse landscape featuring rolling hills, open savannah, acacia woodlands, and stunning lakes. This varied environment supports a wide array of wildlife, including zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers. The park's smaller size allows for more intimate wildlife encounters, and activities like guided walking safaris, boat cruises, and horseback riding provide visitors with unique ways to explore and appreciate the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region.
David M Buule

3
Reviewed: 2024-04-03

Though not as big as other parks, it has a variety of animals mostly zebras, kobs, wild pigs, giraffe, and hippos among others. For those on a tight schedule and limited time in Uganda, it's among the parks closer to the Kampala and takes close to a day to tour through including the boat cruise. For birdders, don't forget that extra zoom lens while boarding the cruise, you will have it in enjoy. Despite of the lack of big cats like lions, the guides ensure that you have a real feel and close connection with the other animals walking with you through the bushes to almost touch. Overall, it is a worthy stop over.
- Pheeneeck -

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-08

A beautiful park with many animals and birds. There are no lions or elephants in the park, but there are leopard, hippopotamus, zebras and antelopes. The journey from Kampala will take about five hours with a stop. The road is of good quality. Entrance was paid in dollars in cash, although they say that you can only pay by card or mobile money. You can also drive your own car if it has not rained. Night safari requires a ranger in the car which costs $20 per person.