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2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda “Whispers in the Wild”
2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari to the smallest National Parks in Uganda–located approximately 200 km west of Kampala/Entebbe; it is a 4 hours drive, this protected area is a home to over 68 mammal species including buffaloes, Elands, Impalas (from where the name Kampala is driven), bush pigs, leopards, zebras as well as various bird species. It is famous for having large numbers of Zebras.
This park has great sceneries raging from rolling hills, lush forests, Savannah grasslands, as well as seasonal swamps to lakes. There are 5 lakes in the park, sport fishing is among many of the water activities that can be done while there, a catch of tilapia and other fish species can be so exiting, large numbers of hippos occupy these lakes. While in the park you might not miss out on seeing the leopards, hyenas, and side stripped jackals in the night.
Details of the 2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda
Day 1: Depart to Lake Mburo National Park,
An early morning breakfast at the hotel in Kampala, after which you will be picked up by our driver guide, he will also brief you more about the 2 day’s safari activities in Lake Mburo and a long. You will later drive towards western part of Uganda through towns like Lyantonde and Masaka. You will have several stopovers including one at Mpambire drum maker’s village to observe and also get to know how the locals make the drums.
On arrival in the park, you will check in as well as have lunch at lodge before you proceed for an evening game drive, along the park trails you will spot various animals such as the elands, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks. In the evening you will have a boat ride along the lake, a great time having chances to see different animals like the crocodiles, hippos, topis and birds like the fish eagles. Later return to the lodge for diner and an overnight. (Meal Plan on Full Board)
Accommodation options; Mihingo Lodge (Luxury), Rwakobo Rock/Leopard Rest camp (Mid-range)
Day 2: Morning Game drive – Safari walk – Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe -departure
Have an early morning breakfast and start off the game drive through the park, it takes 3 hours. This will give you an amazing glimpse of the Savannah and the 5 lakes. You will also see various animals such as buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, hyenas, topis, hippos, also not forgetting the different bird species on the acacia trees and near the lake making beautiful sounds. After the game drive check out and head to Kampala, having a stopover in Masaka for lunch and also at the Equator for photos as you proceed to Kampala/Entebbe reaching in the evening for your flight.
(Meal Plan on B/L)
Please Note:
Lake Mburo National Part is also a great place for anyone in need of connecting to other National Parks such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Kibale Forest National Park all Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
End of 2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda
Quotation of 2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda
- Based on 2 parsons sharing services – per person standard rate
- Standard Net rate – based on Mid range Accommodation per person: USD $689.00
- For any extra 3rd person or more please contact office for rates
Overnight stay options:
If staying in Entebbe, please request assistance at the time of booking this safari to allow us ample time to make arrangements. If departing Entebbe, the same night, please note’ use of road’ returns to Entebbe are always late later afternoon (approximately 15h.00/16h00 please DO NOT book flights departing prior to 20h00/22h00 respectively in order to allow time for security, check in and if any delays due to weather.
2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari Uganda Highlights
- Day 1: Arrive/pick up meet greet – briefing – transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park – Game drive – Safari walk – transfer /Kampala – Entebbe – Depart
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Price includes:
- All accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary on FB & BB basis
- Full time exclusive use of a 4 x 4 Safari Jeep/Toyota Land cruiser
- Full time services of experienced English-speaking drive/guide
- All services in national parks i.e park entrance fees, guided nature walks, hikes & game drives
- Boat trips In Lake Mburo National Park
- Bottled drinking mineral water, coffees, teas or soft drinks while on Safaris, game drives, walks, hikes or transfers
- All Nature/Safari & Community walks as indicated in the itinerary-safari program
- All airport pickups and drop off from Entebbe & back to Entebbe airport
- All activities indicated & mentioned in the itinerary
- A $5.0 per pax off as donation to orphanage homes whose parents’ death are/were as a result of animal conflicts within conservation areas
- All government related taxes
Price Excludes:
- Laundry service in different hotels we stay
- Bar bills, phone calls
- Personal insurance and medical bills
- Air fares
- All other services of a personal nature
- All services marked as Optional in the itinerary
- Driver/guides/hotel staff or any other person’s gratuity