South-west Uganda
A compact acacia-and-wetland park close to Kampala, known for zebra, impala, eland, buffaloes, hippos, walking safaris, cycling and boat trips on Lake Mburo.
Find safaris hereAbout the park
Lake Mburo National Park is a compact 370-square-kilometre wetland and acacia-savannah park in Kiruhura District, between Kampala and Uganda’s south-western parks. Its rolling grassland, papyrus swamps, rocky hills and lakeshore make it an intimate alternative to the country’s larger savannah parks.
Lake Mburo is especially known for zebra, impala, eland, giraffe, topi, Uganda kob, waterbuck, oribi, reedbuck, buffalo, warthog and bushbuck. Hippos and Nile crocodiles live around the water, while leopards and hyenas are present but less predictable. Uganda’s only population of impala is one of the park’s distinctive wildlife features.
Explore by game drive, take a boat cruise for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and lakeshore wildlife, join an authorised guided walking safari, try a horseback safari where operating, birdwatch across papyrus and woodland habitats, and add an Ankole cultural experience focused on long-horned cattle and local life.
Lake Mburo is about 228 kilometres from Kampala and works well as a one- to three-day stop on the route to Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth. Choose the Sanga or Nshara gate according to your lodge and activities. Carry closed shoes, sun and rain protection, binoculars and water.
See the experience
From forest trails to river viewpoints, your route can hold more than one unforgettable stop.
A sense of place
Spend time looking closely: follow the light, listen for forest calls and let local stories add depth to the view. We will help you choose the right season, route and stays for this part of East Africa.
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