Best 5 activities to do in Lake Mburo national park
Best 5 activities to do in Lake Mburo national park : Lake Mburo national park offers a variety of activities to do during safaris in Uganda and they include the following;
- Game drives
Game drives in Lake Mburo national park is an activity during which tourists explore the diverse landscapes of the destination and encounter various wildlife species on safari. This activity is also popular during safaris around the national park.
The game drive experience in Lake Mburo national park includes morning game drives, afternoon or evening game drives and also night game drives which are carried out in different sectors of the national park.
Wildlife species in Lake Mburo national park can be done in the open savannah plains and also the woodland areas where wildlife species such as giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, hyenas, topi reedbucks, warthogs among others can be seen during safari.
The amount of time spent on game drives around the national park can be about 3 to 4 hours depending on the preference of the tourists and the wildlife sightings during the activity. Morning game drives can start as early as 06:30 am.
During the day time, different wildlife species can also be seen as they roam around the savannah plains of Lake Mburo national park. It is also easy to spot wildlife species by the water shores during the afternoon game drives as they gather to drink and also around trees where they take shade.
Nocturnal wildlife species of Lake Mburo national park can be seen during night game drives and some of these animals include leopards, civets, hippos, stripped jackals among others. These game drives are done with ranger guides and can take about 2 to 3 hours.
The type of vehicles which tourists use as they explore the wilderness of Lake Mburo national park in search for the different wildlife species at the destination is 4×4 safari vehicles with pop up roofs which make it easy to see the animals as they roam in the savannah plains.
- Boat rides
Tours around Lake Mburo national park also involve boat rides which are done on Lake Mburo in the morning and afternoon.
During the boat rides, tourists can enjoy views around Lake Mburo national park and also see wildlife species and bird species. Wildlife such as buffalos, hippos and also Nile crocodiles can be seen during this activity.
Boat rides on Lake Mburo take about 2 hours and the starting point for the activity is Rwonyo. This boat safari can be done in combination with other safari activities in Lake Mburo national park such as game drives.
The activity can be done as part of a private tour or group tour around Lake Mburo national park. The cost of boat tours in the national park is 30 USD for foreign nonresidents, 25 USD for foreign residents and 30,000 Uganda shillings for East Africans.
- Horse riding
Horse riding is another exciting activity for tourists to do during a safari around Lake Mburo national park.
Seeing wildlife species on horseback in Lake Mburo national park exposes tourists to a different safari experience which can be done by both inexperienced and experienced riders. Wildlife species such as giraffes, topi, reedbucks, bushbucks, hyenas, warthogs among others can also be seen during this activity.
The horse riding tours in Lake Mburo national park take about 4 hours and are offered by Mihingo lodge which is found in the national park. The lodge has a stable where the horses are looked after and they also graze nearby.
From the stables, tourists begin their horse riding experience with an experienced guide who leads the way through Lake Mburo national park. Tourists are also given a briefing and safety equipment and guided on how to take part n the activity.
Both adults and children can take part in the horse ride during safaris around Lake Mburo national park. There are two sessions during which the horse safaris are done and this includes the morning session and afternoon session.
Areas where horse rides in Lake Mburo national park are carried out include around the Warukiri ridge which offers amazing views of the rest of the national park.
- Guided nature walks
Guided nature walks are another popular safari experience that tourists engage in during their Uganda safaris in Lake Mburo national park.
This activity allows tourists to get close to wildlife species found in Lake Mburo national park such as zebras, impalas, giraffes, waterbucks, among others. Nature walks are done on foot and tourists move with a ranger guide when taking part in the activity.
The scenic beauty of this small but diverse national park can also be seen during the guided nature walks which involve moving along different tracks. Some of these trails include moving to the salt lick are where wildlife species can be seen and it is located about 2 kilometers from the starting point of the walks (Rwonyo).
Tourists also enjoy an off the beaten path safari experience during nature walks in Lake Mburo national park. Another route followed during nature walks in the national park is the Rubanga forest trail along which tourists can see different primates and tree species as well as numerous bird species.
Nature walks can also be done around Lake Mburo area where wildlife species like hippos can be seen and another route followed during this activity takes tourists to the hilltop view point to enjoy the stunning views of the national park.
- Bird watching
Lake Mburo national park is home to numerous bird species which can be seen in different parts of the national park.
Some of the bird species found in Lake Mburo national park include White-winged Warbler, Yellow-throated Longclaw, Black-winged Bishop, African-grey Hornbill, Lilac-Breasted Roller, Red-winged Francolins, Great Swamp Warblers, African fish eagle, Pink-backed cormorants, Black Crake and many others which can be seen around the lake area and also in the open grass plains.
Other activities which are carried out during safaris in Lake Mburo national park include cycling and also community tours in the neighboring villages.
