This 2 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari takes you to Uganda’s smallest savannah park, Lake Mburo National Park. It is also one of the most accessible parks from Kampala and Entebbe International Airport.
The trip gives travelers a chance to experience Ankole’s rich cultural heritage and see unique animals and bird species found in the acacia savannah. Below is the detailed itinerary for this 2 Days Short Lake Mburo Wildlife and Horseback Riding Safari.
2-Day Lake Mburo Safari Highlights
- Visit Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ankole–Masaka cattle corridor with views of long-horned Ankole cattle
- Stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for photos and coffee
- Take a relaxing afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo to see hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species
- Go for a morning game drive to spot zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, and elands
- Try an optional horseback safari to view wildlife up close in a peaceful setting
- Visit Igongo Cultural Centre for a short tour and traditional lunch
- Experience a short but rewarding 2-day safari full of wildlife, nature, and local culture
Brief 2-Day Lake Mburo Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Cruise
- Day 2: Game Drive, Optional Horseback Safari, and Return to Kampala
Detailed 2-Day Lake Mburo Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Your driver will pick you up from Kampala in the morning to begin the journey to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest and most accessible savannah park. The park is about a four-hour drive from Kampala and five hours from Entebbe Airport.
You will drive through Kayabwe, home of the Uganda Equator, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, buy souvenirs, and take memorable photos. Continue through Masaka and Lyantonde while enjoying the scenic plains of the Ankole–Masaka cattle corridor.
Enter the park through Nshara Gate. On your way, you might spot zebras grazing alongside the long-horned Ankole cattle or monkeys playing by the roadside.
Arrive at Rwonyo jetty and have lunch, either at a restaurant or with your packed meal, before preparing for the afternoon boat cruise. The boat departs at 2:00 pm and lasts about two to three hours, returning around 4:30 pm.
The boat cruise is a great way to see animals, birds, and reptiles up close. You may spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species such as kingfishers and herons. After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Game Drive, Optional Horseback Safari, and Return to Kampala
After breakfast, begin your morning game drive at around 6:30 am to see animals before they retreat from the open savannah. The Rwonyo area is one of the best spots, where many animals gather to lick the natural salt found in the rocks.
Expect to see herds of buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, and many bird species. The game drive lasts about three to four hours, returning to the lodge by 11:00 am.
You can also choose to go on an optional horseback safari, which gives you a unique way to get closer to the wildlife in a calm and natural setting.
Afterward, check out of the lodge and drive to Igongo Cultural Centre for a short cultural tour of western Uganda’s largest museum. Depending on your schedule, you can have lunch here and enjoy the famous local dishes prepared at this hotel.
After lunch, start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport, marking the end of your 2 Days Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari.
End of 2 Days Short Lake Mburo Wildlife and Horseback Riding Safari.