Lake Mburo National Park: walking and horseback safaris

Lake Mburo is one of the easiest savannah parks to reach from Kampala, and one of the most relaxed. It is the place to see zebra, impala and eland, and one of the few parks where you can explore on foot or on horseback.

What to do in Lake Mburo

• Walking safaris with a ranger among zebra and antelope.

• Horseback safaris, a rare way to get close to wildlife quietly.

• Game drives for zebra, impala, eland and buffalo.

• A boat trip on the lake for hippos and the elusive African finfoot.

How long should you stay?

One day and one night is perfect.

When to go

June to September and December to February are the driest months.

Getting there

Lake Mburo is about 240 km from Kampala, around 4 hours by road, on the main route to the south-west.

Local tip

It is the ideal overnight stop on the way to Bwindi or Lake Bunyonyi: it breaks a long drive with a real safari.