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3 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife, Boat and Walking Safari

Overview

Our 3 day Lake Mburo wildlife, boat, and walking safari is perfect for travelers staying in Mbarara or Kampala who wish to explore one of Uganda’s smallest yet closest national parks. Lake Mburo National Park has been revitalized after experiencing severe wildlife-human conflicts in the 1970s and 80s, which led to the extinction of key species like lions. Thanks to the efforts of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the park is being restored to its former glory, with animals such as lions and giraffes reintroduced.

Summary of the 3 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife, Boat, and Walking Safari

Day 01: Begin your 3 day Lake Mburo wildlife, boat, and walking safari
Day 02: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the lake
Day 03: Morning safari walk and transfer back to Kampala or Mbarara

Tour Summary

Destination: Uganda
Tour Starts and Ends: Entebbe, Uganda
Visited Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Activities: Game drives, boat cruises, and walking safaris
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: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pickup from the hotel to Begin Your 3 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife, Boat and Walking 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 the park, you’ll check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax before embarking on a brief late-afternoon game drive.

Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Excursion

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a morning game drive through Lake Mburo National Park. The park, which has overcome a troubled past of wildlife-human conflict, now boasts a thriving population of animals, including reintroduced species like lions (though they are rarely seen) and giraffes. During the game drive, you’ll encounter herds of buffaloes, zebras, impalas, and a variety of bird species, all within a relatively short distance.

After lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, you’ll head to the lake for an afternoon boat cruise. This two-hour excursion offers the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds such as the African fish eagle and the rare African finfoot. The lake’s shores also attract buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. Following the boat cruise, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Morning Safari Walk and Departure

Following breakfast, a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide will brief you before leading you on a safari walk. This activity is ideal for those who wish to stretch their legs and experience wildlife up close on foot. Lake Mburo is currently the only park in Uganda where you can enjoy a safari on foot. You’ll have the opportunity to see the same wildlife you would during a game drive, but this time, you’ll be on foot. After the walk, you’ll check out of the lodge and drive back to Kampala, with lunch served en route.

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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