Wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park

Wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park are enormous making it a special Uganda safari destination of its own. A good population of wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park are mammals and they total up to 68 species. This is a spectacular park consisting of acacia-dotted savanna and wetlands where not only mammals live but also a variety of bird species.

Variety of wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park: Antelope families klipspringers, bohor reedbucks, topis, oribis, duikers, elands, impalas, bushbucks, sitatungas, and more.

Other incredible wild animals (mammals) to see on Uganda safari in Lake Mburo National Park: leopard, the Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, mongoose, baboons, and vervet monkeys, etc.

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the biodiverse protected areas. Not only mammals live here, there are also other species including crocodiles and over 350 bird species. The park’s birds include a brown parrot, scimitar bill, red-headed love bird, Nubian woodpeckers, long-tailed cisticola, red-shouldered cuckoos, emerald spotted wood dove, white-winged tit, red-faced barbet.

Other birds of Lake Mburo birding safari interest include shoebill storks, coqui francolin, green wood hoopoes, bare-faced go-away, yellow-breasted apalis, ross’s turacos, hairy-breasted barbet, and greater painted snipe.

Lake Mburo also protects birds such as Carruthers’s cisticola, papyrus yellow warblers, yellow-rumped tinkerbird, Tabora cisticola, mosque swallow, African scops owl, blue breasted kingfishers, papyrus gonoleks.

The best birding locations to explore on Uganda safari include the valleys of Miriti, Rubanga Forest, salt lick, etc.

Top Safari Activities to do – Lake Mburo National Park

Game drives

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the best places in Uganda worth visiting for game viewing. The great sightings on Uganda safari in Mburo National Park: Burchell’s zebras, warthogs, impalas, buffaloes, giraffes, elands.

Birding

Birding in Lake Mburo National Park a great opportunity to identify birds such as emerald spotted wood dove, long tailed cisticola, red faced barbet, red shouldered cuckoo, Nubian woodpecker, scimitar bill, brown parrot, white winged tit, papyrus gonoleks, shoebill storks, etc.

Horseback riding

Enjoy a horseback ride to see a variety of wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park. You can spend 2-5 hours riding on horseback, with higher chances of viewing impalas, leopards, giraffes and more.

Boat or launch cruise

Boat cruise on Lake Mburo is perfect and it is a great opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, aquatic birds and other wildlife. Aquatic birds to identify vary from pied kingfishers, rufous long-tailed starlings, malachite kingfishers, pelicans, cormorants, blue headed weavers, green necked doves, African fish eagles, shoebill storks.

Cycling or biking

Not all Uganda safari parks can easily be explored while on a bike. Lake Mburo National Park is one place that is worth spending a holiday, go biking/cycling to see diverse wildlife while on your bike.

Cultural safaris

Areas of interest for cultural safaris in Lake Mburo National Park: Ankole cultural community, Nshara community tourism group, Masha community wildlife forum, Ssana community lodge, Igongo cultural institute, and more.

What are the best months of the year to travel to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda?

The best months of the year with favorable weather conditions fall during the dry season. This you can arrange Uganda tour within June, July, August, or December, January to February.

Where to stay

Accommodations to stay in while on Uganda safari in Lake Mburo National Park: Kigambira Lodge, Mihingo Lodge, Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge.

Getting to destination Lake Mburo National Park – Wildlife Safaris

Lake Mburo National Park is found in Western Uganda, Kiruhura District and getting there is easier by road. By road: it is about 4 hours to drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park and the closest city is Mbarara.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mburo National Park

What wild animals live in Lake Mburo National Park?

Here is a list of wild animals that live in Lake Mburo National Park; zebras, warthogs, impalas, bushbucks, klipspringer, impalas, elands, topis, leopards, buffaloes, jackals, hyenas, and Rothschild giraffes. Take note, Lake Mburo National Park has no elephants.

Are there giraffes in Lake Mburo?

Yes, giraffes are there in Lake Mburo National Park. The Rothschild giraffes are among the many wild animals you should expect to encounter on Uganda safari.

What is Lake Mburo famous for?

Lake Mburo is most famous for its avifaunal species. Over 350 bird species thrive in the various habitats in Lake Mburo National Park. They include shoebill stork, African fin foots, papyrus gonoleks, pied kingfishers, bare-faced go-away bird, yellow-breasted apalis, and African wattled lapwing, etc.

Top Wildlife Safari Packages

1 Day Short Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

Explore Lake Mburo National Park and its hidden treasures in just 1 day. This includes a game drive and boat cruise. It is perfect for visitors with limited time but luckly, the park is a short distance from Kampala or Mbarara city. Explore More.

2 Days Lake Mburo Game Tour

Enjoy 2 Days exploring the unique wild animals in Lake Mburo National Park with an expert. On a short 2 days Lake Mburo wildlife safari, expect to get the best of game drive and launch cruise. Explore More.

4 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour