2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari

Day 1. Depart Kampala for Lake Mburo and do a boat cruise.

Have a morning breakfast at the hotel in Kampala after which you will be picked up by our driver/ guide, he will also brief you more about the safari. You drive to towards the western part of Uganda through towns like Masaka. You will have a stopover at the equator where you will observe and also get to know how the locals make  drums.

On arrival in the park, continue for lunch at the lodge. As you proceed along the park trails you will spot various animals such as the elands, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and waterbucks. In the evening you will have a boat ride along the lake where you will have a great time having a chance to see different animals like the crocodiles, hippos, topis  and birds like the  African fish Eagle, Giant and Pied Kingfishers, African Fin foot, Bee eaters among others.

Later return to the lodge for diner and an overnight.

Meal Plan (L, D)        

Accommodation: Luxury- Mihingo Lodge

                               Midrange- Rwakobo Rock

                               Budget- Eagles Nest Camp

Day 2. Morning game drive and return to Kampala

Have an early morning breakfast, check out and start off the game drive through the Park for about  three hours. This will give you an amazing glimpse of the Savannah park, and its fauna and flora. Animals to watch out are: Zebra, impala, buffalo, eland, waterbuck, warthog and giraffe, topi and   You will also see various animals such as buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, hyenas, topis, hippos, also the different bird species on the acacia trees and near the lake making beautiful sounds.

Birds to watch out are: White-winged warbler, Shoebill stork, Crested Francolin, Brown parrot, Red-necked Spur, Common quails, African grey hornbill, Nubian wood pecker, Trilling Cisticola, Coqui Francolin, Long-tailed Cisticola, Southern red bishop and so much more. The best birding spots in the park include the swampy valleys of Warukiri and Miriti, and the roadsides between Rwonyo camp and the jetty. There are  viewing platforms at the salt lick, in Miriti Valley, and in Rubanga Forest.

After the game drive , go back to the hotel for lunch and drive to Kampala. You will reach Kampala in the evening.

Meal Plan (B, L)

Inclusions

• Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle
• English speaking driver/guide
• Airport transfer
• Equator stopover
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals as described in the itinerary
• Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
• Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
• Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
• VAT for hotels and lodges outside Kampala

Exclusions

• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tips, telephone calls, laundry etc
• Personal insurance
• Souvenirs
• Tip/gratitude
• Visas and international air tickets
• Any other items which are not included in the itinerary