3 Days-Lake Mburo National park Safari
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Experience the heart of nature with our 3 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari. This safari promises close encounters with a variety of animals, the soothing sounds of birds, and breathtaking views of green, bushy hills, grassy escarpments, and acacia forests. It’s a true wilderness adventure that will leave you with lifelong memories.
You will also have the unique opportunity to visit the Uganda Equator, where you can stand in two parts of the world at the same time—one leg in the north and the other in the south. This is an experience not to be missed! Additionally, you’ll have time to explore craft shops, allowing you to purchase unique souvenirs and support the local community. You’ll also learn about the Ankole people and their culture, one of the oldest traditional dynasties in Uganda.
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savannah park and the only place in the country where you can see impalas, elands, and klipspringers. The park is home to 350 bird species, including the shoebill stork, as well as 68 mammal species, such as giraffes, zebras, buffalos, lions, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, hippos, warthogs, and more.
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- All accommodations while on tour
- Meals
- Park Entrance fees
- All Activity Fees included in the tour itinerary
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point
- Expert, English-speaking local driver/guide
- International flight ( can be arranged if required )
- Visa and personal insurance
- Drinks, tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package
Tour Plan
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport and begin the journey along Masaka Road. The first stop will be at the Uganda Equator, where you can witness the imaginary line dividing the world into two equal halves. Here, you can stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres simultaneously and take memorable photos. Continue the journey with several stopovers at interesting spots along the way.
Upon entering Lake Mburo National Park, you will check in at the lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, bringing you face to face with the diverse flora and fauna of this destination. Along the lake's banks, you'll see many animals coming to drink water, including hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, buffaloes, and three types of otters. You will also encounter a variety of birds such as malachite kingfishers, African fish eagles, blue-headed weavers, rufous long-tailed starlings, pied kingfishers, hammerkops, herons, pelicans, the rare shoebill, and cormorants.
Return to the lodge for an evening game drive, where you may spot unique wildlife like leopards, bush babies, and porcupines. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before embarking on a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and bird species. Expect to see elands, leopards, lions, antelopes, buffaloes, giraffes, topis, warthogs, zebras, waterbucks, impalas, and many bird species. Along the way, you will also enjoy the beautiful sceneries, parent rocks, and savannah landscapes.
After the game drive, return to the hotel for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, set off for a horse riding safari. This unique experience allows you to get close to animals and nature without the noise of a car engine. It's an extraordinary feeling as animals like zebras and elands tend to come closer, curious about your presence.
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