Nature walks in Lake Mburo national park

Nature walks in Lake Mburo national park are among the activities which are carried out during safaris around the destination. Lake Mburo national park is located in western Uganda and is among the savannah parks found in the country with a variety of wildlife species and different attractions to see during safaris around the national park. It is also one of the smallest national parks in the country covering a distance of about 370 square kilometers.

The guided nature walks in Lake Mburo national park are safe since predators like Lions cannot be seen in the national park although there are leopards at the destination. There are open savannah plains in the national park which also consists of wetland covering about 20% of the area.

Some of the wildlife species which can be seen during guided tours around Lake Mburo National Park include zebras, impalas, oribi, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, topi, reedbucks, buffalos, bush pigs among others. There are also over 350 bird species that can be seen around the national park.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) regulates the different activities carried out around Lake Mburo national park including the guided nature walks. The activity is done with ranger guides assigned by the park management.

Rwonyo is the starting point for the nature walks in Lake Mburo national park and from this point, tourists continue to the salt lick area where many wildlife species are known to gather because of the salty rocks.

The starting time for the nature walks in the national park is 07:00 am and the activity can also be done in the afternoon or evening. During the day, tourists can enjoy the beautiful views of the national park as they also encounter wildlife species on foot.

The duration of the nature walks is about 2 hours and during this time, tourists can explore different parts of Lake Mburo national park, see different wildlife species as they get close to nature and earn more about the destination.

Around the woodland area, tourists can also see different bird species as they explore Lake Mburo national park. Many other trails are followed during the guided nature walks including the hilly parts of the park and also around the Rubanga forest.

The Rubanga forest is also a good bird watching spot in Lake Mburo national park and also a variety of tree species such as palm trees, acacia trees, fig trees among others. During nature walks in the forest, tourists can encounter wildlife species like hyenas as well as different monkey species among the trees.

Around the savannah plains not for from the water points, tourists can see hippos as well as different antelope species. In areas of the park such as the top of the hill, tourists get a chance to enjoy the amazing views around Lake Mburo national park during the nature walks.

The nature walks are the best way to enjoy wildlife viewing and the sounds of nature while exploring Lake Mburo national park on foot in the routes which are not followed during wildlife viewing experiences at the destination.

Best time for nature walks in Lake Mburo national park

During safaris around Lake Mburo National Park, the best time to engage in nature walks is during the dry season. This is because the vegetation is thin during this time of the year making it easy to see wildlife species around the savannah and also view the surrounding of the national park on foot.

Many tourists however visit the national park during the dry season which takes place in months of December to February and also in June to October when many wildlife species can be seen during tours around Lake Mburo National Park.

Nature walks in Lake Mburo national park
Nature walks in Lake Mburo national park

Safaris in Lake Mburo national park can also be done during the rainy season for a chance to enjoy seeing different bird species and because of the lush landscape, tourists can also capture good photos during the rainy seasons around March to May and in November.

Cost of nature walks in Lake Mburo national park

Different costs are incurred when visiting Lake Mburo national park including park entrance fee charges and also activity costs.

Nature walks in Lake Mburo national park cost 25 USD for foreign nonresidents, 20 USD for foreign residents and 20,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens.

Park entrance fee for Lake Mburo national park is 40 USD for foreign nonresidents, 30 USD for foreign residents and 20,000 Uganda shillings for East Africans.

What to pack for nature walks

Going with the right equipment makes the guided nature walk experience better during tours around Lake Mburo national park.

Some of the items to go with for the nature walk include water and snacks, binoculars, insect repellant, sunglasses, camera, sunscreen and also hiking shoes and long trousers. Tourists can also go with picnic lunch boxes and enjoy their meal in the wilderness of Lake Mburo national park during the safari.

Other activities to do around Lake Mburo national park

When visiting Lake Mburo national park, there are different activities which can be done during safari and they include game drives, bird watching, boat safaris, cycling, horse riding and also community tours.

Game drives in Lake Mburo national park are an exciting wildlife viewing experience which takes place in the morning, afternoon and also in the night. Different wildlife species like zebras, giraffes, impalas, waterbucks, bushbucks among others can be encountered during these safaris as tourists explore the wilderness of the park in their safari vehicles.

Lake Mburo national park is also among the destinations in Uganda where tourists can see wildlife species on horseback during a Uganda safari.

Boat safaris on Lake Mburo can be done in the morning and in the afternoon and many wildlife species like buffalos, hippos and Nile crocodiles can also be seen by the water shores during this activity.

How to get to Lake Mburo national park

Tourists can access Lake Mburo National Park by driving for about 4 hours using the Kampala-Mbarara route.

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