This Lake Mburo National Park covers 260 km; it is situated in Mbarara District, with an altitude range from o 1220 m to 1828 m above sea level. The park is named after the Lake which lies in this territory.
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Species found in Lake Mburo National Park
This little park hosts a variety of animals, that is to say, 68 mammal species, including a large number of impalas, antelope the origin of “Kampala’s” name, Uganda kobs, zebras, Ankole cattle, buffaloes, topis, leopards, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs, oribi, bushbucks, duikers. There are 315 bird species, including red-faced barbet, crested crane, shoebill stork, and papyrus yellow warbler. The vegetation is dominated by an open Savannah of Acacia trees, Olea and Boscia.
Activities in Lake Mburo National Park
The famous boat cruise on Lake Mburo, to see crocodiles, hippos, cormorants, fish eagle, pelicans, herons, and many bird’s species. Game drives along the park to see the animals the Impala, Zebra, Kazuma, or Lakeside tracks). Nature walk-foot safaris and bird watching, Horse biking, cycling, and a visit to communities and cultural sites like the Igongo cultural center which provide good stopover to tourists.
Accessibility to Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park lies between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara in western Uganda, 228 km from Kampala – about 3½ hrs drives. Two gates enter the park from the Mbarara road. Approaching from Kampala, the turning to Nshara gate is 13 km past Lyantonde. The junction for Sanga gate is at Sanga trading center, 27 km past Lyantonde. Both junctions are signposted. It is about a 20-minute drive from either gate to Rwonyo.
Accommodation facilities in Lake Mburo National Park
At this park, several accommodation facilities are provided, and these include the Mihingo Lodge, Mantana Camp (Luxury) Mburo safari lodge, Arcadia cottages (Mid-range), and Rwonyo tented camp, camping facilities (Budget).