Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo National Park is located in western Uganda along mbarara-Lyantonde route formerly the park was in the Mbarara district but due to the creation of more new districts the park now lies in Kiruhura district boarding with Lyantonde and Mbarara however most writers say it is in the Mbarara but no longer the case. Mburo lies in an area covered by extensive acacia woodland and has different fauna than other reserves. It is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds.

The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus mammals such as the sitatunga antelopes.

The activities include Game Viewing of about 68 different species of mammals. Birding, this Park has Open water birds, Lakeshore and papyrus swamp birds, Seasonal swamp birds, Woodland birds, Grassland birds and Forest birds.

Birds of the Open Water in this Park include; Pink-backed pelican, Darter, White pelican, Yellow-billed duck, Long-tailed cormorant, White winged black tern and Greater cormorant Lakeshore and papyrus swamp birds They are over 26 species of lakeshore and papyrus swamp birds recorded in this Park. So Guide walksme of them include; Fish eagle, Pied kingfisher, African fin f oot, Great white egret, Night heron., Guide walks, Boat Rides due to presence of Lake within the park.

ACTIVITIES:
  • -Birding
  • -Game Drive
  • -Hiking
  • -Nature Walk
  • -Boat Cruise
  • -Fishing