LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest park in Uganda, and it has got a mosaic habitat, the rocky outcrops, dry hillside, the open wooded savannah forest, the bush thickets, lakes as well as the swamps that are home to variety of animals and plants. This national park also lies with in a rain shadow that is between Lake Victoria and the great Rwenzori Mountains and this gives a very good stop to the attractions of the south west as Lake Bunyonyi and Queen Elizabeth National park.

Lake Mburo is one of the largest five lakes in Uganda that are near by the wetlands which also attracts crocodiles, hippos, water birds as well as the swamps that harbor secretive papyrus specialists like the sitatunga antelopes, black and yellow papyrus ganalex among others. This lake is also very in diversity of animals as well as plant species that can only be seen in case you take a boat cruise; the park has got over 68 mammal species. The most common animal species include; impalas, zebras, buffaloes, hyenas, topis, road antelopes, jackals as well as the Eland.

The national park has got over 313 bird species including the rare white winged warbler, emerald spotted wood Dove, the Black crake, Southern Red Bishop among many others. The lake has also got 6 fish species that include; Tilapia, lung fish, mud fish as well as the Haplochromes. By using the hooks, the visitors can also spend some of their time as they catch this fish, a shade is also provided at the campsite in order to ensure the maximum relaxation for the visitors as they are at the lake. You might walk to the salt nearby as a summary of it all. There is also an observation point which is located in a wooden hide out that offers a good chance to view the 4 different species of animals at any time as they lick the salty soil. This is also done without animal conscience. The tourists might also walk to any area of your interest.

• Birding
• Cultural experiences at the Igongo cultural center
• Guided nature walks
• Fishing in Lake Mburo
• Wildlife safaris
• Boat cruise
• Watching the salt link
• Horseback riding
• Bicycle tours
• Visit to the equator

Luxury accommodation

• Mihingo Lodge
• Mantana Luxury tented camp

Mid-range accommodation

• Lake Mburo safari Lodge
• Arcadia cottages
• Rwakobo Rock

Budget Accommodation

• Eagles nest
• Rwonyo Rest Camp