Discover the compact beauty of Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Uganda’s savannah parks, yet one of its most captivating. Nestled conveniently along the highway linking Kampala to Uganda’s western parks, Lake Mburo offers a rich array of wildlife, bird species, and scenic wetlands, all in a serene, accessible setting. Known for its unique landscape, ancient geological formations, and diverse ecosystems, Lake Mburo is an ideal destination for those seeking a scenic yet adventurous safari experience.
Lake Mburo National Park spans lush woodlands, rolling savannas, rocky ridges, and wetlands, covering an area rich in biodiversity. Originally an open savanna, the park is now covered in extensive woodland due to the absence of elephants, which naturally limit vegetation growth. With ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks dating back over 500 million years beneath the park, Lake Mburo is also a destination for geology enthusiasts.
Despite its small size, the park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including zebras, impalas, buffalos, oribis, Defassa waterbuck, leopards, hippos, hyenas, topis, and reedbucks. The healthy population of buffalos, warthogs, bushpigs, and hippopotamuses thrives due to the diverse vegetation and wetland systems.
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By Road
Lake Mburo is Uganda’s most accessible national park, located between Kampala and Mbarara City, approximately 228 kilometers (about 3½ hours) from Kampala. Visitors traveling by road can enter through two main gates:
By air
While there are no direct flights to the park, chartered flights are available from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip to the nearby Mbarara Airstrip. The flight duration is approximately 1½ hours, followed by a short road transfer to the park.
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