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Walking Safaris in Lake Mburo national park

Sitting just a few hours' drive from Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park is a beautiful network of five distinct lakes and rolling acacia woodlands. It boasts the highest concentration of leopards in the country, but what really makes it special is the freedom of movement. Whether you're taking a quiet evening boat cruise to watch hippos or doing a morning walking safari to the Rwonyo salt lick, it offers a peaceful, close-up wildlife perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Two Giraffes in Lake Mburo, Uganda

•Why does Lake Mburo national park belong on your itinerary?

. The Land of Zebras and Antelopes: Lake Mburo is the premium destination in southern Uganda to see massive herds of Burchell’s zebras. It is also one of the few places where you can spot the magnificent, towering Impala (which Kampala is named after) and the giant Eland—the largest antelope in Africa.• Freedom to Explore Outside the Vehicle: Unlike larger parks where you are strictly confined to a 4x4, Lake Mburo’s lack of elephants and lions makes it safe for active exploration. You can embark on a thrilling walking safari with an armed ranger, go mountain biking through herds of zebras, or take a horseback safari for an unmatched, quiet encounter with nature.

• The Tranquil Boat Cruise: The park is centered around a network of 14 lakes. A peaceful afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo brings you face-to-face with schools of huffing hippos, massive crocodiles, and an absolute paradise of waterbirds, including the rare, prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork and the African finfoot.
• Night Game Drives: As the sun sets, the park transforms. It is renowned for its guided night drives, which offer your absolute best chance in Uganda to spot the elusive, nocturnal leopard, alongside bushbabies and porcupines.
Perfect Logistical Fit
If you are planning a trip to the mountain gorillas in Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo breaks up the long 8-to-9-hour drive perfectly. Spending a night here means replacing a grueling road trip with an afternoon boat cruise and a morning walking safari, making the entire journey feel like a non-stop vacation.

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Pakwach District, Northern Gateway to Murchison Falls National Park
P.O Box 2, Pakwach, Uganda.

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