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LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

By admin  |  Published on August 21, 2026

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK Lake mburo may be the Ugandan smallest park rich in biodiversity with scenic beauty. It’s located in the western part of Uganda and boarders district of kiruhura and Isingiro. Lake mburo is blessed with 350 bird species and boasts over 69 mammal’s species. Animals In Lake Mburo Giraffes Lake mburo offers a glimpse of Rothchild’s giraffes which were reintroduced in 2015. The reintroduction was intended to help with the ecological management. Leopards Lake mburo is good for viewing leopards. Its better to be spotted in the night drive or morning game drive. Buffaloes This is one of the big five and you will find a lot of herds during the game driving. Impalas Impalas are mainly found in lake mburo although some have been reintroduced in the pian upe game reserve and Katunga wildlife reserve. Hippos hippos are mostly found in the lake during the boat cruise which gives the best scenic view experience in lake mburo national park. elands elands are found in lake mburo and in Africa with the largest antelopes’ species. Hyenas They can be spotted during day although they are more active at night. How To Reach Lake Mburo By air Whereas there are no direct flights to lake mburo a tourists can book domestic flight with aero link from Entebbe international airport to Mbarara airstrip. It covers roughly one hour and half to reach the park. then later be transferred with 4WD by road to lake mburo national park.  By road   lake mburo national park is very closet park to Kampala and Mbarara which takes approximately 4hrs to reach to the park. Accommodation In Lake Mburo Like in the other parks, accommodation in lake mburo is from budget, midrange and luxury. Including arcadia cottages, rwonyo rest camp eagles nest lodge, lake mburo safari lodge rwakobo lodge and many more.  

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