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2 Day Lake Mburo Game and Boat Safari

Overview

This 2 day Lake Mburo game and boat safari is ideal for travelers based in Kampala or Mbarara who seek a wildlife and boat adventure in Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park, the closest park to both Kampala and Mbarara, offers an excellent opportunity for a quick escape into nature. Trek Africa Expeditions provides short trips and safaris that allow you to enjoy game drives and boat cruises on the lake.

Summary of the 2 Day Lake Mburo Game and Boat Safari

Day 01: Depart from Kampala to Lake Mburo, with a stop at the Equator, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the lake.
Day 02: Enjoy a morning game drive or safari walk in the park before returning to Kampala or Mbarara.

Tour Summary

Destination: Uganda
Tour Starts and Ends: Entebbe, Uganda
Visited Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Activities: Game drives and boat cruise
Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof
Transfers: Included to and from the airport (or hotel)
Accommodation: Inclusive
Group Size: Maximum of 6 people per group
Tour Flexibility: Can depart any day and be customized
Solo Travelers: Welcome to join
Age Limit: 10 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Begin Your 2-Day Lake Mburo Game and Boat Safari

Your guide will pick you up, provide a briefing on the safari, and then drive you to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass through small towns on the Kampala-Mbarara road, stopping at the Equator for photos and to witness experiments that demonstrate this unique geographical location. You’ll also visit the Mpambire royal drum makers to see how local drums are crafted from wood and animal hides.

Upon arrival at Lake Mburo, you’ll have lunch, followed by a short rest before heading out for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. This two-hour excursion offers a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds like the African fish eagle and the rare African finfoot. The lake’s shores are also a gathering spot for buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. After the boat cruise, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Morning Game Drive or Safari Walk

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a game drive or a safari walk, depending on your preference. Despite Lake Mburo National Park’s troubled history of human-wildlife conflict, the park has made significant strides in wildlife conservation, leading to the reintroduction of species like lions (though they are rarely seen) and giraffes. On the game drive, you’ll encounter herds of buffaloes, zebras, impalas, and a variety of bird species, all without the need for extensive driving. If you opt for the safari walk, you’ll experience the same wildlife encounters on foot. After your morning activity, you can either have lunch at the lodge or start your journey back to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way.

Meals: All meals included

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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