Where id Lake Mburo National Park located?
The Park is located in western Uganda in a district known as Kiruhura.The Park stands out about 30 km from Mbarara district (largest city in the sub-region).The Park's location is approximately 240 km from Kampala.
Buffaloes and Zebras of Lake Mburo National Park |
Facts about the park
Lake Mburo National Park is a magnificent place with all its part splendid with variety,interest and the colour that reflect the beauty of the Lake and the green surrounding.
The Park has sculptured landscapes with rolling grassy hills that are easily seen from different angles of the park.
The Park has permanent swamps and rich acacia woodlands that act as a play ground for some of the birds, that keep on meandering about the whole area.The Park is known for harboring hard-to find birds such as the white-winged warbler and the shoebill stork.
The Park is 26 sq.km and it is the smallest savannah National Park in Uganda.The park has different types of plants, surprising rocky outcrops,mosaic habitats and animals.
Attractions at the Park
Lake Mburo National Park is blessed with a wide collecting of wild animals and birds.Among the animals that the Park harbors include;beautiful zebras,Kobs,Impalas and buffaloes.
The Crested Crane |
What are the activities carried out at the Park?
.Nature walks-Visitors can enjoy an adventurous walk through the Park and they admire the beauty.They are escorted by an armed guide.
.Boat trips-Taking a boat ride on Lake Mburo is one of those activities that will always reflect back in the visitor's minds.While on this trip,you can see a wide variety of animals and great views of the highlands.
.Forest walk-Through Rubanga forest and have great views of over 40 bird species and wild animals.
.Fishing-on Lake Mburo
Accommodation
Some of the places where a guest can spend a night or two are;
.Lake Mburo Safari Lodge-
.Mihingo Lodge-
.Arcadia Cottages-
.Mantana Tented Camp-
.Rwoyo Rest Camp-has Tents and bandas plus a camping site at Mazinga Camp site