Animals in lake Mburo national park : Lake mburo national park it is one of the smallest parks in Uganda it is at 260 square kilometres found in western Uganda in kiruhura district. Lake mburo national park is best for wildlife safari in Uganda, lake mburo national park before it was gazetted as national park it acted as the grazing area for king of Ankole and other Bahima pastoralists who the area as Nshara. It a home to quiet number of mammals and over 350 bird species.
Animals in lake mburo national park
Lake mburo national park is a home to number of wildlife, with rare animals that can be found in only two national parks in Uganda so in order to see those animals you need to either visit kidepo valley national park and lake mburo national park and these animals found here include.
Zebras
The zebra species are only spotted in kidepo and lake mburo national park, these zebras have black and white stripes all over their bodies, with fading stripes on the legs and each zebra has distinct stripes unique from others it is like finger prints on humans. Zebras live in small groups and usually congregate in larger herds near water.
Impalas
The impalas are so common in lake mburonational park and most of them found in lake mburo are medium sized antelopes with reddish brown coat and distinctive lyre-shaped horns.
Elands
Lake mburo national park is one of the few places in Uganda where can find the Elands and they are known as the largest antelope’s species. These are majestic animals have alight brown coat and both male and female have impressive spiral horns.
Buffaloes
The park is a home to the cape buffaloes, these are large and most powerful animals and they are often seen in herds grazing though to view them well it is during game drives.
Hippos
The park Is a home to several significant population if hippos, the hippos spend of their time in water and they only graze at night it is when they come out of Waterland they always move in groups.
Activities to do while you are in lake Mburo national park
Game drives
A game drive in lake mburo national park will give you an opportunity to explore the park. In lake mburo national park game drives are in two sessions the morning one and afternoon, during the game you be able see wildlife while using these tracks the lakeside trac, zebra track, kigambira loop like zebras, impalas among others.
Nature walks
Unlike other national parks, lake mburo permits walking safari providing an up close and personal encounter with the African wilderness. It is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the parks smaller creature and visit the local people.
Boat cruise
Lake mburo national park is one of the parks in Uganda, that offers boat cruise experience they provide spectacular view of crocodiles, hippos and some birds which makes it unforgettable experience.
Bird watching
Lake mburo has a variety of birds recorded in the park, from water birds. The parks diverse habitats make it a bird lovers paradise, whether a seasoned birder or curious beginner, lake mburo is a birders haven since it is savannah woodland.
Horseback safari
This is a unique activity that is done in lake mburo national park, this is activity is done from Mihingo lodge, horse riding will give an opportunity to visit the local people in their villages because during the ride you have an opportunity to pass and interact with surrounding communities.
Sport fishing
Lake mburo is the main and has several types of fish and tilapia being the most common. Visitors love sport fishing because it is interesting where fish is caught and later released, so tourists find fun and amazing.
Cultural experiences
Engaging with the local people around lake mburo it is one of the interesting activities, and the community around lake mburo they are Bahima who are cattle keepers, who keep long horned cattle, therefore they offer cultural experience like visiting homesteads, performance of folk music and music and they will take you through a session about their pastoral life like grazing, products they get out of the cows, milking and many more.
Best time to visit lake mburo national park
Lake mburo national park can be visited through out the year but the best time of the year is during the dry season, that is when you will view the wildlife well and since the road that goes to lake mburo national is a marram road so it may be hard to access the park during the wet season.
Where to sleep while you are in Lake Mburo national park
Lake mburo national park has all types of accommodation starting from mid-range, luxury and budget range and these include Mihingo lodge which is at the rock that gives you spectacular views of the park it gives activities like horse riding, Arcadia cottages it is located at the hill bordering lake mburo national park, eagles nest lodge, Rwonyo rest camp, lake mburo luxury tented camp and many more. Where one can have the best experience and comfort during your Lake Mburo National Park.
