Lake Mburo National Park is a small and yet beautiful national park of Uganda, it is found in the western region of the pearl of Africa nearest to the city centre, most of the parking area is occupied by water lakes, it is underlined by Precambrian rocks dating back to over 500 million years ago, the park was first gazette as a protected hunting ground however later its status was changed, it is home to many animal species including zebras, oribi, waterbucks, Jackson hartebeests, reedbucks, topi, elands, hyenas, hippos, olive baboons, buffaloes and over 300 species of birds. The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
The park vegetation grows forest areas, dramatically changing to a savannah grassy land dotted with sparse shrubs and small bushes, the standing rock kopjes are amazing to view on a calm evening, these places harbour the flora and fauna of the park, driving to Lake Mburo national park is done from several routes, one can begin their journey from Entebbe of Kampala, other entry points include from Queen Elizabeth national park home to tree climbing lions, Bwindi impenetrable national park ad also From Kibale forest national park in the west.
The 370 square kilometre national park is strategically located along the roadside between Masaka and Mbarara city, it is a quick gate away point from the city centres, and it is also a relaxing place from your gorilla or chimpanzee safari and wildlife safari, driving is the best option to the national park, it is rare to find people flying to the destination as it is close by. The park boasts 2 entry points the Nshara gate and the Sanga gate.
Driving to Lake Mburo National Park from Kampala takes approximately +/-5 hours drive to arrive, it takes 228 kilometres from Uganda’s capital city, en route guests stop over at the equator for an experience here it is a point where latitude 0 crosses the world into 2 half, depending on the time that you travel to the park, have lunch or a brunch at the equator and then proceed. Cultural experiences are tapped en route to the Igongo cultural centre. This gives an insight into the culture of the Ankole people and later proceed to the park.
Driving to Lake Mburo National Park is a lovely experience, the amazing rolling hills, banana, and tea plantations, small villages and towns is not to miss, upon arrival, you will proceed to the park headquarters about 2 kilometres from when you enter the gates. The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, there is a mandatory park entrance fee paid to the company of $40 to foreign non-residents, $30 to foreign residents and 20,000 shillings to African citizens.
The other alternative to reaching Lake Mburo National Park is through flights, there are domestic flights handled by Fly Uganda and Aero link Uganda to the nearest airstrip in Mbarara city, these fly out from Entebbe International Airport of Kampala Kajjansi, they can be scheduled or charter flights to the destination depending on guest like and choice.