1 Day Lake Mburo Tour: Wildlife Viewing, Bird Watching and Nature Walk from Kampala

Embark on a journey to Lake Mburo National Park for the purpose of observing animals, birding, and guided walks in nature. The Park, with its vast wetland areas, is home to numerous mammal species such as zebras, impalas, elands, topi, and buffaloes, and a considerable amount of birds, including the uncommon Shoebill stork.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Mburo National Park - Set off at 6:30am and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo. The drive takes 3-4 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the Savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations and several…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Kampala
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour691616
Jun 19, 2023
Would reccomend - This was a last-minute solo trip to Mburo. Fred was extremely responsive on Whatsapp and patiently answered all my questions. I was put in touch with the safari team on the evening before the trip which went smoothly. Shout out to safari guide/driver Faroukh S. A great conversationalist and wildlife spotter, Faroukh made sure that I felt safe as a solo female traveler and patiently waited for me to take photos throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this trip, and Faroukh, to anyone who is short on time.
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Ani_abaf85
Jun 15, 2023
A friendly experience - This is was my first Safari experience and must say it was amazing! Sam, the tour guide, was super friendly and we talk all the way there. The communication and the service were exceptional. They answered all my questions very fast and clarifying any doubts. The Safari itself was incredible! I was lucky enough to be the only guest that day in the tour so I got the chance to stop and enjoy every single moment in Lake Mburo National Park. I recommend this safari experience 100%.
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Valeriaboes44
Mar 2, 2020
Great trip to the Lake Mburo Kampala - We booked our one day trip with East African Safaris in Uganda to visit Lake Mburo National Park. It was absolutely our best decision to go with these guys, I highly recommended day trip to the National Park! The place was very peaceful and full of animals. It was a beautiful moments before the sun gets up fully. A boat ride on the lake was a lovely way to end of the day.
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Alyxandra
Oct 28, 2019
Whispers of the Wild - Samuel, my guide, was amazing. He picked me up from the apartments where I was staying while in Kampala. He handled everything along the way. We stopped at the equator for a photo op, and when I expressed an interest in browsing the craft shops for a few minutes he was very amicable. As soon as we turned onto the road that leads into the park we started to see zebras and antelope and he stopped to put the top up on the van so I could stand up and take pictures. He knew all of the animals I didn't know, and he was EXCELLENT at maneuvering the van through the muddy roads, as it was raining almost the entire time. Part of the fee included lunch at a restaurant on the shore of the lake and a two hour cruise on the lake on a ferry boat. Along with the above mentioned animals, I saw baboons, monkeys, water bucks, buffalo, Ankole cattle, and warthogs. Every time we saw animals he stopped so I could get could get good shots. On the cruise there were schools of hippos and a few crocodiles. Samuel was determined that I should see giraffes and asked another guide where his group had seen some. And we eventually saw a fairly large group as we were on our way out of the park. He was extremely professional the entire time. Traffic was horrible coming back and he didn't get frustrated. I left my wallet in the van and he brought it back to me the next morning, bright and early, almost as soon as I missed it.
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Priyabk
Dec 5, 2018
1 Day Lake Mburo Tour from Kampala - I was in Uganda for a conference and did the one day Mboro Tour with East Africa Jungle Safari. I found Fred the owner of this Tour to be responsive and reasonably priced and accommodating. I had great experience at the stunning Mboro reserve and lake with a wonderful guide Mr. Sam and a good driver. The 4-wheel Safari Van was in good shape and my pick up from the hotel was on time and seamless. Sam was great at picking out various plain animals like Giraffe, Zebra, Water Antelope and Hippos which were stunning. For a solo lady traveller I felt very safe and was treated with utmost kindness and courtesy. I highly recommend East African Jungle Safari and its wonderful team!
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678gracev
Nov 6, 2018
Great experience and outstanding customer service - I had the best time during this trip! Especially the walking tour is a unique experience. I saw numerous animals including hippos, buffalos, zebras, etc. My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The company was very responsive and helpful. Pickup at the hotel was organized and worked very well. I highly recommend this to anyone that’s looking for an entertaining and eventful experience.
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Tom
Dec 3, 2017
The jungle safari was my favorite part of the trip. - The company is extremely responsive to questions sent by e-mail or Whatsapp. I did the day trip to Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda with a stop at the village on the Kampala - Masaka Road marking the equator line. Ismael was the guide and driver. He was extremely safety conscious, courteous, and went out of his way to make sure the 1-day safari exceed my expectations. I highly recommend contacting East Africa Jungle Safaris for ventures in Uganda.
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Firmtours
Jan 14, 2020
interesting tour - the sighting of the zebras is quiet interesting. many bird species including the funny shoebill and the sightings of herds of longhorned cattle was memorable
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Michael8333
Dec 7, 2018
Great time at Lake Mburo; very long day trip - Lake Mburo is an open forest ecosystem, significantly different from the open savanna of the Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth parks. As such, it affords a more intimate relationship with the wildlife but no long views. I found the walking tour (with ranger) to be a unique experience and most interesting. My guide (Samuel) was a great companion and very helpful. As a day trip, this is very long. I was picked up at 6:30 AM and returned at midnight. About half of that time is driving to and from the park.
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