Best of Africa Tours and Safaris Limited | Lake Mburo National Park

Lying in the one part of Uganda covered inextensive acacia woodland, Mburo hasmarkedly different fauna to other parksand reserves. Lake Mburo is the best placein the country to see the gigantic elandantelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, andseveral acacia-associated birds. The fivelakes within the park attract hippos,crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds,while fringing swamps hide secretivepapyrus specialists such as the sitatungaantelope and red, black and yellow papyrusgonalek. Mburo is the closest national parkto Kampala and offers a refreshing stopoverwhen travelling to or from the westernparks and reserves.

Size:
371 sq km

Location:
In the south, near Mbarara

Getting there:
Two hours west from Kampalaalong the Mbarara Road,turning left at Sanga. The restcamp is 206 further on.

What to do:
Game drives, boat trips andguided walks can be arranged.When to visit:Any time of year.Where to stay:In the luxury tented camp, orthe UWA rest camp withaffordable chaletsand campsite.