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><channel><title>Travel Information Archives - Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</title><atom:link href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/information/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link></link><description>Travel Guide &#38; Portal</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:27:36 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en-US</language><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator><image><url>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lake-mburo-150x150.png</url><title>Travel Information Archives - Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</title><link></link><width>32</width><height>32</height></image> <item><title>Geography</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/geography/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/geography/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:48:12 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=444</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/geography/">Geography</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/geography/">Geography</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/geography/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Weather &#038; Climate</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/weather-climate/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/weather-climate/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:47:19 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=442</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/weather-climate/">Weather &#038; Climate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/weather-climate/">Weather &#038; Climate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/weather-climate/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Map of Lake Mburo National Park</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/map-of-lake-mburo-national-park/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/map-of-lake-mburo-national-park/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:45:23 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=440</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/map-of-lake-mburo-national-park/">Map of Lake Mburo National Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/map-of-lake-mburo-national-park/">Map of Lake Mburo National Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/map-of-lake-mburo-national-park/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Best time to visit Lake Mburo</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/best-time-to-visit-lake-mburo/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/best-time-to-visit-lake-mburo/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:56:45 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=261</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/best-time-to-visit-lake-mburo/">Best time to visit Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/best-time-to-visit-lake-mburo/">Best time to visit Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/best-time-to-visit-lake-mburo/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Park Entry Fees For Lake Mburo</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/park-entry-fees-for-lake-mburo/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/park-entry-fees-for-lake-mburo/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:45:18 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=238</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Below is a table showing Lake Mburo National Park entry fees. Visitor...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/park-entry-fees-for-lake-mburo/">Park Entry Fees For Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Below is a table showing Lake Mburo National Park entry fees.</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td width="355"><strong>Visitor Category</strong></td><td width="283"><strong>Park Entry Fees (Per Person)</strong></td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         Foreign Non-Residents (adult)</td><td width="283">·         US$ 40</td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         Foreign Non-Residents (children)</td><td width="283">·         US$ 20</td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         Foreign Residents (adults)</td><td width="283">·         US$ 30</td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         Foreign Residents (childeren)</td><td width="283">·         US$ 10</td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         East African Citizens (adults)</td><td width="283">·         UGX 20,000</td></tr><tr><td width="355">·         East African Citizens ( children)</td><td width="283">·         UGX 5,000</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A day’s entrance ticket is valid for twenty-four hours from the time of entrance. Extra time spent in the park after 24 hours will be charged as an extra day.</p><p>Children are persons aged between 5-15 years. Persons below 5 years are exempt</p><p>Entrance fees are independent of package activities such as horseback safaris, game drives, bird watching, etc.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/park-entry-fees-for-lake-mburo/">Park Entry Fees For Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/park-entry-fees-for-lake-mburo/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Historical Tales About Lake Mburo</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/the-lake-mburo-national-park-historical-tales-uganda-safari-news/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/the-lake-mburo-national-park-historical-tales-uganda-safari-news/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:53:06 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=153</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Most of Uganda&#8217;s safari destinations, towns or locations were named after something;...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/the-lake-mburo-national-park-historical-tales-uganda-safari-news/">Historical Tales About Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of Uganda&#8217;s safari destinations, towns or locations were named after something; a person, animals that once lived there, or something about its history! A good example is Uganda&#8217;s capital; Kampala, it was named after the Impalas that used to live on its hills thus Lake Mburo National Park Uganda has a story behind its name.</p><p>The present-day Lake Mburo National Park after the history of two loving brothers who once lived there. Years ago there lived two loving brothers; Mburo and Kigarama. Mburo and Kigarama lived together on this land for a long time. Their life depended much on cattle which they always grazed in the nearby rolling hills. One-night, Kigarama had a dream about heavy rainfall that caused severe floods in the area where they lived and destroyed all their property.</p><p>The next day, he decided to tell his brother about the dream he had the previous night and advised him to leave the place before this dream came true. Ignorantly, Mburo ignored his brother’s advice. Kigarama decided to relocate and find a new home to stay in one of the nearby hills that was later named Kigarama hill leaving Mburo behind. Unfortunately, the dream came true and it rained extremely with water filling the huge valley where they lived destroying all of Mburo’s property and his life too.</p><p>The today Lake Mburo was named so in honor of Mburo and the history has lived until today. A number of tourists Safari Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park for experience, fun and wildlife habitat encounters accompanied with the great history.</p><p>During the 1990’s, Lake Mburo National Park was used as a hunting area for the Ankole especially by the Bahima that reside around it. In order to protect the countless wildlife that exists in this park, it was gazetted as a game reserve in 1963 until 1986 when the Uganda Wildlife Authority turned it into a park.</p><p>A Uganda safari to Lake Mburo National Park exposes a tourist to the beauty bound in its small setting. Resting on an area of about 370Km2, Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest Savannah park conveniently located in western Uganda in Kiruhura district. Its flora is characterized by acacia dotted savanna of Olea and boccia, and papyrus swamps.</p><h2>Impalas</h2><p>Lake Mburo National Park is an incredible little park perfect for Uganda wildlife safaris; these include both Long Uganda wildlife safaris or short Uganda wildlife safaris and 1 day Lake Mburo National Park safari.</p><p>Lake Mburo National Park is home to over 69 mammals, and about 350 species of birds. Lake Mburo National Park is a distinct place with unique wildlife for example; its the only home of the impalas in Uganda, with a high concentration of the Burchell’s zebras, Elands that are only found here, Kidepo Valley National Park and Pian Upe wildlife game reserve. Other animals to encounter include; Buffaloes, leopards, Oribi, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Defassa, Hyenas, Reedbucks, and Topis. Leopards and hyenas are also present and very few lions.</p><h2>The Endemic African Foot</h2><p>Lake Mburo also gives birders interested in Uganda birding safaris a good Uganda birding safari experience as they will encounter several bird species hidden in the Savannah vegetation of this park. Birds the different bird species in the park expect to see the ancient magnificent shoe-bill, the endemic African Finfoot, the fish Eagle, Pelican, Heron, Red faced Barbet, Papyrus yellow warbler, long tailed cisticola, Red chested Lapwing, and other acacia associated birds.</p><p>Besides the wildlife, Lake Mburo National Park is a distinct place with exciting unique features such as the old Precambrian rocks that have existed for over 500 million years ago. Besides the rocks, this park has over 5 lakes bordering it including Lake Mburo from which its name was derived.</p><p>Safaris Uganda give chance to tourists to have proud rights of being among the few fortunate visitors to have a game foot walk in the wild, listening to the whispers of the blowing wind, as well as encounter with the peaceful residents of Lake Mburo National Park.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/the-lake-mburo-national-park-historical-tales-uganda-safari-news/">Historical Tales About Lake Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/the-lake-mburo-national-park-historical-tales-uganda-safari-news/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Activities In Lake Mburo National Park &#8211; What Things To Do in Mburo</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/tourist-activities/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/tourist-activities/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:06:37 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=123</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Best Activities In Lake Mburo National Park &#8211; What Things To...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/tourist-activities/">Activities In Lake Mburo National Park &#8211; What Things To Do in Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>The Best Activities In Lake Mburo National Park &#8211; </strong><strong>What Things To Do?  </strong></h2><p>They are a variety of <strong>things to do/tourist activities in Lake Mburo National Park</strong>. These include;</p><ol><li><strong>Game drives,</strong></li><li><strong>Boat cruise/launch trips</strong></li><li><strong>Bird watching,</strong></li><li><strong>Hiking and nature walks,</strong></li><li><strong>Sport Fishing,</strong></li><li><strong>Horseback safaris,</strong></li><li><strong>Cycling safaris/mountain biking</strong></li><li><strong>Cultural visits, </strong></li></ol><h3><strong>1. Game Drives In Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h3><p><strong>Game drives</strong> are one of the most interesting <strong>Uganda safari activities</strong> <strong>in Lake Mburo National Park</strong>.  This activity is well scheduled because some animals are too shy in that they can’t be seen any time one wants to.</p><p>The park offers both day and night game drives.</p><h4><strong>Day Game Drives</strong></h4><p><strong>Early morning and late afternoon</strong> are the best times to roam the park in search of wildlife. Game viewing in Lake Mburo during wildlife<strong> safaris in Uganda</strong> is done through game viewing tracks that pass through the game-dotted section of the park.</p><p>In the particular location of the park, the quality of game viewing is determined by the season as well as vegetation changes.</p><p><strong>Game viewing tracks in Lake Mburo National Park:  </strong>The best game viewing is in the park-like savannah north and east of Rwonyo along the <strong>Research Track </strong>where two earth dams were excavated and the <strong>Zebra, Impala, and Warukiri tracks.</strong> These areas are home to substantial concentrations of <strong>i</strong>mpalas<strong>,</strong> zebras, waterbucks, topis, and buffaloes.</p><h5><strong>Day Game Fees In Lake Mburo National Park (Per Person)</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>US$20−Foreign Non-Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>US$20−Foreign Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>UGX 20,000−East African Citizens</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Guided Night Game Drives</strong></h4><p>An alternative view of the park, hopefully including sightings of animals rarely seen during the day, is provided by guided night drives.</p><p>The number of nocturnal predators in Lake Mburo National Park including leopards and hyenas has been increasing, particularly in the northeast of the park due to increased conservation efforts.</p><p>Night drives out of Mihingo Lodge now come with a 50 percent chance of seeing leopards. They are often quite relaxed around vehicles and packs of 20 Hyenas are regularly seen.</p><p>Night game drives in Lake Mburo National Park start between 6:30 pm−7:00 pm and last 2 to 3 hours, escorted by a ranger guide.</p><h5><strong>Guided Night Game Drives Fee In Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Non-Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>UGX 50,000−East African Citizens</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>2. Boat Rides/Launch Trips On Lake Mburo </strong></h3><p>A boat cruise on Lake Mburo leaves from the jetty at the main campsite 1 kilometer from Rwonyo camp. In addition to the attractive scenery and simple pleasure attached to being on the water, <strong>the boat rides are yet one of the must-do activities in Lake Mburo National Park.</strong></p><p><strong>They offer reliable and spectacular sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbucks, and bushbucks</strong>, and you can also look out for the three otter species that inhabit the lake.</p><p>Several waterbirds including the striking African fish eagle, marabou stork, pied kingfisher, and several egrets and herons can all be seen on the lake.  The Ross’s turaco and Narina trogon are frequently seen in lakeside thickets.</p><p>Lake Mburo is also a great place in Uganda to see the African finfoot, generally associated with still water below overhanging branches.</p><p>Launch trips on Lake Mburo last 90 minutes and leaves every 2 hours between 08.00 and 16.00 as well as at 17.30.</p><h4><strong>Boat Rides Fees In Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Non-Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>UGX 30,000−East African Citizens</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>3. Horseback Safaris In Lake Mburo Park</strong></h3><p><strong>Horseback safaris</strong> <strong>are one of the very few active adventure tourist activities in lake Mburo National Park and an exciting way to see amazing Uganda wildlife in this park</strong> while on your <strong>holiday in Uganda.</strong></p><p>It is a great opportunity to get close to animals such as zebras and buffaloes which are far more relaxed around horses than around cars. During these Uganda safari tours, one feels part of nature because even the shy elands come close to you.</p><p>Mihingo lodge operates all Lake Mburo horseback safaris in the east of the park, tailored to individual experience and requirements.</p><p>Kids can be led on good-natured ponies while at the other extreme experienced riders can help a couple of retired racehorses burn off some calories.</p><p>The maximum weight that you can be to ride a horse is 100 kg, but most horses cannot carry more than 85kg. All rides are accompanied by experienced horse guides.</p><h4><strong>Horseback Safari Fees In</strong> <strong>Lake Mburo National Park </strong></h4><p>Rates for the day range from US$40/60 per person for a 30 to 60-minute taster in the grassy valley floor below the lodge, an area habitually filled with game, to US$240 for a half-day excursion to various hilltop viewpoints with a picnic breakfast.</p><p>A substantial discount of US$25/40 for 30/60mins or US$150 for half day Those staying at Mihingo Lodge are given. Overnight, two-day and three day-rides are also available.</p><h3><strong>4. Guided Nature Walks In Mburo </strong></h3><p><strong>In the Company of armed rangers, visitors on guided nature walks in Mburo park</strong>. Near the rest camp, the hilltop Interpretation Centre is derelict but has a good viewpoint, while the road to the jetty is a good place to walk, being rich in birds and regularly visited by hippos.</p><p>An even better target is a viewing platform that overlooks a <b>salt lick</b> about 2 kilometers from the camp, an excellent place to see a wide variety of animals.</p><p>Hikers and birders can visit <strong>Rubanga Forest</strong>, found off the Rwizi track, with the permission of the warden, who will provide them with an armed ranger.</p><p>The walks begin early in the morning at around 6:30 am. Another nature walk starts at 7:00 am and runs for 2 hours but it is one of the unique tourist activities in Lake Mburo National Park.</p><p>All walks should be booked in advance.</p><h4><strong>Guided Nature Walks Fees In Lake Mburo National Park (Per Person)</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>US$15−Foreign Non-Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>US$15−Foreign Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>UGX 10,000−East African Citizens</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>5. Bird Watching In Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h3><p>For travelers on <strong>birdwatching tours in Uganda</strong>, Lake Mburo offers a great opportunity of seeing numerous waterbirds, forest birds, and savannah birds.</p><p>At the lake swamps, the main targets are African finfoot, papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler, African water rail, and white-backed night-heron. Yellow-throated leaflove chatter loquaciously in dense, waterside thickets, and giant kingfishers wait patiently on</p><p>Birdwatchers should also ask about the Rubanga forest, which has a closed canopy in some places and you may find birds not yet recorded on the park’s official list.</p><h3><strong>6. Sport Fishing In Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h3><p>Sportfishing at Lake Mburo is very exciting and a must-do on a <strong>Uganda adventure vacation</strong><em>.</em> The most common fish found in this lake is tilapia but the lake contains about six species of fish. The designated fishing spot is at Mazinga.</p><p>Visitors doing sport fishing are advised to carry personal fishing gear. Some companies and lodges arrange for this gear and the fishing permits at US$15 per person. The Uganda wildlife authority or your travel companies always help to acquire one.</p><h3><strong>7. Cycling In Lake Mburo Game Park</strong></h3><p>If you’re on <strong>Uganda adventure safaris</strong> and like to keep fit, grab a bike and explore Lake Mburo, National Park. Cycling in Lake Mburo Park connects you more intimately as you see much of the wildlife around you.</p><p>The rides are tailored to individual needs and all riders go with a guide. Trails are ranging from 1 hour to as long as you can ride.  Trails are primarily along flat valley bottoms where abundant wildlife exists and visibility is good.</p><p>For mountain bikers, there are plenty of challenging stretches and alternative routes possible. Cycling is much more enjoyable during the cool hours of the day. Please take a backpack of cold water.</p><p>Expect to see zebras, warthogs, impalas, and waterbucks on rides.</p><h4><strong>Cycling Fees in Lake Mburo National Park (per person)</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Non-Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>US$30−Foreign Resident Visitors</strong></li><li><strong>UGX 30,000−East African Citizens</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>8. Cultural Visits Around Lake Mburo Park</strong></h3><p><strong>Visitors to Uganda on safaris to this park can do village walks.</strong></p><p>Most of the lodges in and around the park provide the opportunity to visit a local homestead and learn about traditional Banyankole life and this is becoming one of the prominent things to do/activities in Lake Mburo National Park.</p><p>The Ankole cultural community tourism group can take the visitors through the process of milk chumming and ghee making, making local handicrafts, as well as village walks.</p><p>The local people in Rwenjeru campsite give the traditional cattle watering adventure, processing off the organic foods and juices.</p><h4>Igongo Cultural Centre and Museum</h4><p>Igongo Cultural Centre and Museum can be toured to learn about the fascinating history of the Ankole Kingdom. You will learn about other traditional societies of western Uganda too.</p><p>It houses several detailed and well-annotated displays covering everything from the development of currency in Uganda to traditional Ankole and Bakiga dresses. Igongo also has drums and other musical instruments, agricultural practices, and herbal medicine.</p><p>The cultural center also contains several informative displays relating to the foundation and the history of the Ankole kingdom, its rules, and the 19th-century warrior queen Kitami Kya Nyawera.</p><p>His murder by a rival king presage a series of local disasters and led to the establishment of the Nyabingi cult at her shrine in the vicinity of Lake Bunyonyi.</p><p>Please note that ALL activities require advance entry fee payment.</p><p><strong>There are a variety of wonderful tourist activities in <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/">Lake Mburo National Park</a> for those planning to visit this park</strong>. Contact us for the best Uganda safari planning and advice for Lake Mburo. You will be assisted to organise the best things to do in this park for a tour beyond your expectations!!</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/tourist-activities/">Activities In Lake Mburo National Park &#8211; What Things To Do in Mburo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/tourist-activities/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Uganda National Parks</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/uganda-safari-parks/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/uganda-safari-parks/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:58:58 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=119</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Other Uganda National Parks, Related Uganda Safari Attractions Other Uganda National Parks,...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/uganda-safari-parks/">Uganda National Parks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Other Uganda National Parks, Related Uganda Safari Attractions</h2><p>Other Uganda National Parks, Related Uganda Safari Attractions, Uganda Wildlife Safaris Tours, Enjoy all the best trending Uganda Wildlife &amp; Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris tours to Uganda Safari Parks such as Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga Gorilla Safari park. Choose from wide range of game drives, boat cruises, horse riding and sport fishing, Birding, Nature walks, Cultural encounters Uganda, Quad Biking, gorilla trekking to Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla parks, Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Park, Wildlife safari in Uganda Wildlife safari parks, mountain climbing safari trips to Rwenzori mountains park and mount elgon park.</p><p>Uganda is blessed with a count of ten (10) National Parks that are located in different parts of the country. These parks maintain a distinct uniqueness though there are similarities that they share in common. The Uganda’s National Parks form a major habitat and a custodian for tourism resources especially wildlife and other natural features. Ranging from the mountain gorilla mist habitats of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the extensive virgin savannah landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda stands above the cutting edge to present remarkable destinations worth exploring.</p><p>At the extreme south western corner, there lies Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which does not shelter the three peaks of the eight Virunga Volcanoes but also provides a second refugium for the mountain gorillas in Uganda. The extensive savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for the tree climbing lions along with Murchison Falls National Park the home of the Big five with the Rhinos thriving in the nearby Ziwa Sanctuary coupled with the smallest savannah Park in Uganda – Lake Mburo National Park with its counts of Impala, Burchell’s Zebra and Eland derive remarkable experience.</p><p>The Rwenzori National Park protects the snowcapped peaks of the Mountains of the moon standing as the third highest in Africa while the Elgon National Park shelters the largest mountain caldera in the whole world. The Kibale National Park along with Semliki Valley National Park are the country’s primate havens and feature lots of Chimpanzees and Monkeys including the Black and white colobus monkeys.</p><p>Bwindi and Rwenzori National Parks are World Heritage Sites, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a world biosphere reserve and the second in Africa in terms of bird count while Kidepo has always featured in various travel media as among the best wildlife parks in Africa. Explore the Uganda’s National Parks with Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours Ltd.</p><p>Uganda Safari Attractions, Places to Visit In Uganda</p><h3>Murchison Falls National Park Uganda</h3><p>Murchison Falls National Park was established in 1952 and it is Uganda’s largest national park. Located in the north west of Uganda at the tip of the western rift valley also known as the Albertine rift, Murchison Falls National Park is in a distance of 311km about 5 hours’ surface drive from the city of Kampala. The national Park covers a surface landscape of 3,440km2 while the wider Murchison Conservation Area which embeds Karuma and Bugungu wildlife reserves combine to cover 5,308km2. . The Murchison Falls National Park is closer to Masindi town 85km about 2- 3 hours’ of surface drive. The Park is bisected by the River Nile which is the longest river in the world as it makes its way from Lake Victoria to Mediterranean Sea leaving a natural wonder famously known as Murchison falls which is the most powerful waterfall in the whole world. The feature derives its nomenclature after Sir Roderick Murchison who was the president of the Royal geographical society at the time of its discovery by Sir Samuel Baker. This feature is among the hotspots in Murchison National Park thus should not be missed while on safari in Uganda as it squeezes its self to make the way through an 8m ravine before plummeting 43m Read More About Murchison Falls Park</p><h3>Queen Elizabeth National Park</h3><p>First established as Kazinga National Park in 1952, Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated in the west of Uganda nearing the Rwenzori Mountains with snowcapped peaks towering at 5,109m above sea level. The National Park of Queen Elizabeth covers a cross section of the western rift valley floor stretching for1, 978km2 land coverage. Queen Elizabeth National Park is currently the most visited park in Uganda and is listed as a world biosphere reserve. It has rich biodiversity concentration with 95 species of mammals, 600 species of birds which makes it the first in Uganda regarding the bird populations, ten (10) species of primate and 20 predator species. Queen Elizabeth is also a habitat for the tree climbing lions dwelling in its sector of Ishasha, the famous Kazinga channel stretching to 45km long connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, the amazing Kyambura gorge with counts of Chimpanzees not forgetting the range of explosion craters some of which are salty lakes while others contain sulphur. This conglomerate to make Queen Elizabeth National Park an ideal destination that can be encountered while on safari in Uganda. Read More About Queen Elizabeth Park</p><h3>Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park</h3><p>Located in the south west of Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park stretches for 321km2 at an altitude of 1,160 – 2,607 m above sea level. The area is among the East African areas with largest tract of Afromontane forest which existed since the pre historic era and endured through the last ice age forming the ground for great biodiversity concentration with highest number of trees in relation to other areas of its altitude stature. The park has enormous numbers of butterfly species some of which are endemic to the park and it is also holding great concentrations of mammal numbers. Containing about 400 out of 880 mountain gorillas that apparently thrive in the wilderness with none existing in captivity, the impenetrable forest of Bwindi holds the mantle as a great gorilla trekking safari destination. Surrounded by high population density with great agricultural attachment, it’s very interesting that Bwindi still has great biodiversity concentration including; 163 species of trees, 104 species of fern alongside other taxa. 16 species of trees are restricted to the Uganda’s south western region including Lavoa swynnertonii which is globally threatened. Read More About Bwindi Impenetrable Park</p><h3>Mgahinga Gorilla National Park</h3><p>Gazetted in 1991, the park covers an area of 33.7 Sq.km making it Uganda’s smallest national park. It is a second refigium of the endangered mountain gorillas after Bwindi. It is also known for its golden monkey. The park has a strong cultural attachment to the pygmy community that inhabits the area. It has three conical features of extinct volcanoes which is part of the spectacular Virunga area. It shares boundaries with Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mgahinga is located about 15 kilometers, by road, south of the town of Kisoro and approximately 55 kilometers, by road, west of Kabale, the largest city in the sub-region. The entire park is located in Bufumbira County, Kisoro District the extreme south western corner of Uganda thus among the secluded destinations that a traveler can visit while on Uganda Safari. Read More About Mgahinga Gorilla Park</p><h3>Kibale Forest National Park</h3><p>Kibale National Park is found in Western Uganda sharing the districts of Kabarole and Kamwenge, approximately 320 kilometers, by road, west of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest city. Fort Portal in Kabarole District is the nearest large city to the national park. It covers an area of about 795Sq.km and it one of the last surviving tropical forests in Uganda with over 351 tree species some of which are 200 years old and over 55m tall, 70 mammal species, 13 primate species including chimpanzee and over 375 species of birds. The park was gazetted in 1932 and formally established in 1993 to protect a large area of forest previously managed as a logged Forest Reserve. The park forms a continuous forest with Queen Elizabeth National Park creating a 180 km wildlife corridor. It is a significant eco-tourism and safari destination, well known for its populace of habituated chimpanzees and 12 other species of primates. It also acts as the location of the Makerere University Biological Field Station (MUBFS). The park is surrounded by two major tribes, the Batooro and Bakiga who rely on the park for food, fuel, and other resources with the assistance of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Read More About Kibale Forest Park</p><h3>Rwenzori Mountain National Park</h3><p>The fabled mountains of the moon as described by Ptolemy in 150AD present the most exciting treasure that a visitor on a Uganda Safari would live to remember in his journey memoir. Gazetted as a national park in 1991 covering an area of about 996 Sq.km, received a designation status by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1994 because of its outstanding natural beauty with Margarita peak standing over 5,109m above sea level and without forgetting its coverage by snow throughout the year despite its closeness to the world latitude (Equator) makes it an attraction worth of encountering. Being a mountain range, it was once described as one of the challenging mountains to climb in the Africa travel magazine. The glaciers like Nyamwamba add spice to its scenic view and the park status assures the wild life of their safety making it their closest habitat. The park shelters 70 mammal species, 217 bird species including 19 Albertine Rift endemics as well as some of the world’s rarest vegetation that differ in its five zones including; montane forest zone, bamboo forest zone, tree heath vegetation zone and Afro-alpine moorland zone. Read More About Rwenzori National Park</p><h3>Kidepo Valley national park</h3><p>Kidepo National Park is positioned in the north western part of Uganda in Kaboong district 220km north West of Moroto the biggest town in the sub region and 700 km from Kampala – the Uganda’s capital city. Kidepo National Park was established in 1962 and it covers 1,442km2 of land surface providing habitat to 77 mammal species along with 475 bird species which makes the second in ranking after Queen Elizabeth National Park. Interestingly to note is that 60 of these bird species are endemic to Kidepo on Ugandan standards. Besides Birds, Kidepo also contain 5 primate species including the including the localized patas monkeys; 20 predator species which include the Kidepo endemics such as the aardwolf, bat eared fox, black-backed jackal, caracal and cheetah. Kidepo National Park has 12 species of Antelope which include the Kidepo endemics namely; lesser kudu, greater kudu, mountain reedbuck and Guenther’s dik-dik. Other wildlife also exist in the park including; elephant, lions, buffaloes, lions, bush duiker, leopard among other wildlife. Formerly, the area where Kidepo National Park belonged to Dodoth pastoralists and indigenous Karimojong who practiced cultivation before the establishment of wildlife reserve in 1958 to ensure the protection of wild animals from poaching. The park is the most remote of all Uganda National Parks which Read More About Kidepo Valley Park</p><h3>Mount Elgon National Park</h3><p>The park covers an area of over 1,121 Sq.km with the fourth tall mountain in East Africa which was the once the highest mountain in Africa far from Kilimanjaro but only to be reduced to 4,321m due to denudation forces. With the last eruption occurring 24 Million years ago, Mt. Elgon can be considered oldest and largest solitary volcano not only in Uganda but East Africa in general. It houses one of the world’s intact largest caldera stretching to over 42Sq.km supported by 4,000 Sq. km base which is the largest volcanic base in the whole world.It was first gazetted as a Forest Reserve in 1929 and in 1940 the area became the Mt. Elgon Crown Forest while in 1951 it became a Central Forest Reserve. Due to encroachment by the Benet-Ndorobo people, the government alloweda 6000 hectare portion of the Reserve for settlement in 1983 though more 1500 hectares were settled illegally and in 1993 the area received a national park status thus can currently be incorporated in your itinerary while planning your Safari to Uganda. Read More About Mount Elgon Park</p><h3>Semuliki National Park Uganda</h3><p>Semuliki National Park Uganda is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo District in western part of Uganda. Semliki National Park was recognized as a Uganda safari destination national park in the month of October 1993, and it happens to be one of smallest and newest national parks. Semuliki National Park lies on border between Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park boarders Semuliki park Uganda on the south-eastern part and Lake Albert on the northern extreme. The park is found within the Albertine Rift and in the western arm of the East African Rift. It is lying on a gently flat land escape which ranges from 670 to 760 m (2,200 to 2,490 Ft.) above sea level. Historically from year 1932 to year 1993 when this Uganda safari park was gazzetted, the area current occupied by Semuliki National Park was protected and managed as a forest reserve by the colonial government before being taken over by the Ugandan government’s Forest Department. It created and gazzetted into a national park by the Ugandan government in October 1993 and the main aim was to protect the forests as an integral part of the protected areas of the Western Rift Valley. The park receives an estimated average rainfall of 1,250 mm (49 in) with its rainy season being from the month of May and from September to December. During this rainy season various areas in the park are un accessible due to the floods and the temperatures at the park keep changing from 18 degrees to 30 degrees. Semiliki National Park is located in the boarders of the two rivers i.e. Semuliki and Lamia rivers, These Rivers are have for so long acted as watering places for the various fauna and flora in the park.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/uganda-safari-parks/">Uganda National Parks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/uganda-safari-parks/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>How To Get to Lake Mburo National Park?</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/getting-there/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/getting-there/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:42:09 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=98</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is about 46km/29mi from the country&#8217;s capital, Kampala....</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/getting-there/">How To Get to Lake Mburo National Park?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is about 46km/29mi from the country’s capital, Kampala. This will be your entry point into Uganda.</p><p>Your local <strong>Uganda tour operator</strong> will usually arrange for your pick-up from the airport or hotel and all further transportation as part of your <strong>Uganda safari package.</strong></p><h2><strong>Uganda Road Trip To Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h2><p>Lake Mburo National Park is usually visited on a tour, possibly as an overnight break driving between Kampala and Bwindi National Park.</p><p>Lake Mburo is located in western Uganda, 228km/142mi from Kampala and 250-300km/150-180mi from Bwindi (depending on which gorilla trekking base you are headed to).</p><p>The drive from Kampala takes about five hours and the drive on to Bwindi about six to seven hours.</p><h2><strong>Uganda Domestic Flights To Lake Mburo National Park</strong></h2><p>Your tour operator usually books domestic flights to multiple parks for you as part of your safari package. Scheduled flights to Mbarara can be booked through Fly Uganda.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/getting-there/">How To Get to Lake Mburo National Park?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/getting-there/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>Luxury Lodges In Lake Mburo National Park/Accommodation &#124; Upmarket Hotels</title><link>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/luxury-lodges-hotels-accommodation-in-lake-mburo/</link><comments>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/luxury-lodges-hotels-accommodation-in-lake-mburo/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samuel Makanga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:01:44 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/?p=95</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Find the best luxury lodges in Lake Mburo National Park or upmarket...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/luxury-lodges-hotels-accommodation-in-lake-mburo/">Luxury Lodges In Lake Mburo National Park/Accommodation | Upmarket Hotels</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<header>Find the best luxury lodges in Lake Mburo National Park or upmarket accommodations/hotels safari in Lake Mburo Park for a comfortable stay during your <a href="https://www.primeugandasafaris.com/">Uganda safaris</a>.</p><h2><strong>Best Luxury Lodges In </strong>Lake Mburo National Park/Accommodation <strong>&#8211; </strong>Lake Mburo <strong>U</strong><strong>pmarket </strong><strong>Hotels</strong></h2><h3 class="main-title fs-1 fw-bold mb-5 pb-0">1. Mihingo Lodge</h3></header><div class="entry-content"><h4><strong>Mihingo Lodge</strong> At Lake Mburo National Park</h4><p>This is a luxurious lodge adjacent to <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/">Lake Mburo National Park</a>. Perched high on a rocky kopje, whose pre-Cambrian granite boulders were formed over 500 million years ago.</p><p>It has spectacular views over a vast savannah landscape.</p><h4><strong>Accommodation At Mihingo Lodge Include;</strong></h4><ul><li>12 luxury, tented rooms designed to provide guests with privacy and tranquility.</li><li>Each spacious room is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, showers, and flush loos.</li><li>The rooms have been sensitively designed to complement the local environment with great attention to detail.</li><li>The doorways are framed by stunning pieces of dead olive wood found on the land.</li><li>The outside walls reflect the colors of the African soil. It was created with the help of a specialist from Lamu who mixed natural colored pigments into the cement.</li><li>Several of the rooms dramatically incorporate granite boulders into the design of the bathrooms.</li><li>As an environmentally friendly lodge, all the lights are solar-powered and each room has its own solar-powered water heater.</li></ul></div><footer class="d-flex flex-column justify-content-start flex-md-row align-items-start align-content-md-center justify-content-md-between"><div><a class="btn btn-lg btn-danger rounded-0 border-0 me-4 px-5 div-shadow-main" href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/contact-us/">Inquire now </a></div><div class="mt-5 mt-md-0 d-none d-lg-block"><div class="simplesocialbuttons simplesocial-round-icon simplesocialbuttons_inline simplesocialbuttons-align-left simplesocialbuttons-inline-no-animation simplesocialbuttons-inline-in"></div></div></footer><p>The post <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/luxury-lodges-hotels-accommodation-in-lake-mburo/">Luxury Lodges In Lake Mburo National Park/Accommodation | Upmarket Hotels</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com">Lake Mburo National Park Uganda</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.lakemburonationalparkuganda.com/luxury-lodges-hotels-accommodation-in-lake-mburo/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item></channel></rss>