Lake Mburo National Park –

Uganda’s Closest Safari Escape

Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s most accessible savannah park, just 4 hours from Kampala. It’s known for game drives, walking safaris, and boat cruises, with zebras, giraffes, hippos, and over 350 bird species. Ideal for short wildlife safaris in Uganda.

Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s most accessible wildlife destination, located just 240 km (about 4 hours) from Kampala and Entebbe. Despite being the smallest savannah park in Uganda, it offers a rich array of safari experiences including game drives, walking safaris, horseback rides, and boat cruises on Lake Mburo. The park is home to diverse wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, and over 350 bird species, making it a paradise for birders and nature lovers alike. Unique to Lake Mburo is the rare opportunity to explore the park on foot or horseback, accompanied by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. Game drives in the acacia woodlands offer intimate views of plains game, while a boat safari reveals hippos, African fish eagles, and pied kingfishers up close. The park is also a prime stopover between Kampala and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for those heading to gorilla trekking. Top Cream Tours offers custom Lake Mburo safari packages for 2 to 3 days, with comfortable eco-lodge stays, meals, transport, and guided activities included. Whether you’re a first-time safari-goer or returning for a short trip, Lake Mburo delivers big on scenery and wildlife without the long travel time. Dry seasons from June to August and December to February offer the best wildlife sightings. For more information on conservation efforts, visit the Uganda Wildlife Authority Lake Mburo page.