Full-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Boat trip (2 day option available)

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15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

This short but packed tour is ideal for travellers who want a 1-day or weekend safari trip with a rich serving of cultural interactions. The tour includes a day time game drive of Lake Mburo National Park, guided walks on the foot trails of the park, a night time game drive (for the 2-day option), a tour of the Igongo cultural museum, stops at local markets for fresh in-season fruit and to meet local vendors, a visit to the Biharwe eclipse monument (for the 2-day option) and a stop at a local drum making factory for some authentic crafts. The tour also includes a stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe. Guests selecting the 2-day option will also enjoy a night at the magnificent Rwakobo Rock Lodge (subject to availability) or the Igongo Country Hotel

What's Included

In season fruit like bananas and mangoes are bought fresh from markets along the way and are provided as a snack during the trip
Dinner with non alcoholic drinks included during overnight stay, for 2-day option
Air-conditioned vehicle
Constant flow of bottled water provided on trip
Lunch with non-alcoholic drink included. Lunch also included on 2nd day for 2-day option
Breakfast included. Breakfast also included on 2nd day for 2-day option
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Pick up offered from any hotel/ residence within or surrounding Kampala and Entebbe

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
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    Lake Mburo National Park

    Enjoy a 1-day or 2-day visit to Uganda's smallest national park, boasting boasting five small lakes. Enjoy viewing Rothschild giraffes, Zebra, Hippos, Buffalo, Impala and if you're lucky, the elusive Eland. You will even spot domestic cattle grazing alongside the game animals. This tour also includes a boat trip on lake mburo, where you will spot rare birds like the shoebill stork and papayrus yellow warbler. There are also marine animals and rare plant life to spot on the boat trip. If you opt for the 2-day trip, enjoy a night game drive, a tour of the Igongo cultural museum as well as a climb to the 1520 AD Eclipse monument atop Biharew hill, for a spectacular view.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Offered on the 2-day option: Visit the Igongo Cultural Museum and learn the wonderful history of the tribes from Western Uganda

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    1520 AD Eclipse Monument on top of Biharwe hill for a great view of the rolling hills and wonderful history of eclipses in Uganda

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Green Equator Masaka Rd

    Stop over at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe on the way back from the park, for a toilet break, some souvenir shopping, equator photos and a quick science lesson on...er flusing toilets :-)

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop and visit the famous Mpambire drum factory; see the artisanal drum makers practicing their craft and buy authentic Ugandan drums to take with you

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ImmersionUG

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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