3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park

3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park, Lake mburo National Park is one of the few parks that offers walking safari, this activity is the second-best way to explore the park after game drives. Being that the park is elephant and lion free and leopards are very rare makes it very safe the carry out a waking safari. Lake Mburo is Uganda’s shortest park to access from Kampala and Entebbe, it is also the smallest savannah park in the country but despite this it has over 69 mammal species and countless birds. The park is the best place in the country to spot elands, impala and zebras only found in the park other animals include hippos, buffaloes, sitatungas, Antelopes, reedbucks, Oribi, Hyenas among others.

Walking Safari in the park are usually done in the morning at around 10:00 am and in the evening at 4:00 pm most times even in the night using spot lights to view animals and the path to use.

Brief Itinerary of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park

Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Walking Safari and Boat Cruise
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park

Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park

On the first day of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park, you will be picked up by your guide driver after breakfast, and he will brief you about how the safari will run and commence your journey to western Uganda via Masaka-Mbarara high. The first stop will be in Masaka at the Equator and take as many photos as you wish, embark on your journey straight to the park reaching the perfect time for lunch. After lunch you will relax and later go for an evening game drive in the park wilderness. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight stay.

Accommodation Options. Luxury: Mihingo Lodge, Mantana tented camp, Kigambira safari lodge. Mid-range; Rwakobo rock lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget: Mburo Eagle Nest, Rwonyo rest Camp. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Walking Safari and Boat Cruise

Day 2 of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park, you will wake up and a have a heavy breakfast after transferring to the park headquarters for briefing about the walking safari, the walk starts form Rwonyo tourism center and ends at Lake Mburo Shore. at exactly 10:00 am you will start your walk that will run for 3 hours led by an armed guide driver, for all the animals you encounter the guide will give you full information about it and even the animals. After the walk you will head back to the lodge for a lunch break.

After lunch, head to Lake Mburo for a full hour boat cruise, and this activity gives you the chance to spot the park’s water animals like crocodiles, hippos, countless water birds and other animals on the shores like giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands and more. Return to the lodge for sinner and night stay.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala

On your last day of the 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park, wake up at your desired time and have breakfast. After breakfast pack your belongings, check out the lodge and have a simple game drive in the park, after transfer back to Kampala, lunch will be served along the way. On arrival to Kampala, your guide will drop you at either a hotel/residence in Kampala/Entebbe or at the airport to catch your flight back home depending on your flight schedule.

Price of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park Includes

English speaking driver guide
On board accommodation
All meals
Entrance fee
Bottled drinking water
Taxes

Price of 3 days walking safaris in lake mburo national park Excludes

International flights
Visas
Any changes in Itinerary
Personal expenses like laundry services, extra meals, craft, beverages
Tips
Accommodation before or after Safari
All activities are not included on the itinerary