Perfect 3 day walking safaris in lake mburo national park
3 day walking safaris in lake mburo national park, Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savannah park and the closest to Kampala and Entebbe, apart from game drives walking safaris are another excellent way to explore and enjoy the park’s wilderness. Walking safaris are accepted in Lake Mburo National park due to the fact that the park is lion and elephant free and leopards are very rare. despite its small size it has an impressive number of wild animals with over 69 mammals and 332 bird species. possible sightings include zebras, Giraffes, Elands, Impala, Topis, buffaloes, hippos, sitatungas, Antelopes, reedbucks, Oribi, Defassa, Hyenas and different bird species like Saddle billed stork, Brown Chested watled plover, Stork, Black bellied bustard, rare shoe bills among others. Immerse you self in beautiful views of the park’s acacia woods, grasslands that cover it. The walk can be done in the morning 10:00 am, evening at around 4:00 pm and even at night at 7 :00 to 9:00 pm with a help of spot lights.
This walking safari takes you with in the park and out side the park both offering amazing experiences and breathtaking wildlife encounter on foot. The safari is guided by an armed ranger guide to ensure that your safe and to make wildlife viewing easy. The safari begins and ends in Kampala
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Walking Safari and Boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 1 of 3 day walking safaris in lake mburo national park, your breakfast will be served at a hotel or residence before the safari starts, our company representative will pick you up from your location, have a briefing on how the safari will run and commence with your 3 days Walking safari in Lake Mburo National park to the park via Masaka highway. Your first stop over will be at the equator, you will be given a chance to take as many photos as you wish to keep the memories alive and some experiments that prove the existence of the imaginary line. En-route to park, up arrival you will be welcomed by wild animals like zebras, impalas, elands among others. Check in at a prior booked accommodation for lunch and rest for the rest of the day. Later dinner will be served and an Overnight stay.
Accommodation options; Luxury; Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range; Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget; Eagles Nest. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Walking Safari and Boat cruise
day 2 of 3 day walking safaris in lake mburo national park,wake to a heavy breakfast and at around 9:30am meet with your guide drive rand transfer to the park headquarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park, at exactly 10:00 am the walk will commence guided by an armed park ranger lasting for 3 full hours. The walk starts from Rwonyo tourism center and ends at Lake Mburo shores. Your guide will give you more information about the park and each animal you encounter. After the walk you will meet with your driver guide and transfer back to the lodge for a lunch break.
After lunch you go for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, the cruise last for an hour and you will be in position to spot the park’s water animals like crocodiles, hippo, water birds and other species on the shores. After the cruise head back to the lodge for dinner and night rest.
Accommodation options; Luxury; Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range; Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget; Eagles Nest. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
On the last day of your 3 day walking safaris in lake mburo national park, you will be required to wake up earlier than usual for a morning game drive in the park, where you will be given a chance to spot more of the park’s wild animals like zebras, impala, elands, hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes among others. After the drive head back to the lodge for relaxed breakfast as you enjoy the lodge’s environment. Later carry you belongs and head back to Kampala. Lunch will be served along the way. Up on arrival in Kampala, you guide driver will drop you either at a hotel or residence in Kampala/ Entebbe or at the airport to catch your flight back home depending on your flight schedule.
Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch.
Price Includes
- English specking driver guide
- On board accommodation
- All meals
- Entrance fee
- Bottled drinking water
- Taxes
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Any changes in Itinerary
- Personal expenses like laundry services, extra meals, craft, beverages
- Tips
- Accommodation before or after the Safari
- All activities not included on the itinerary
