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Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit: June–August and December–February (dry seasons)
Country: uganda

Highlights

Uganda's most accessible savanna park from Kampala
The only park with impala and large herds of zebra
Walking safaris and horseback safaris allowed
Boat trips on Lake Mburo
Good for a stopover en route to gorilla country

Wildlife

Zebra and impalaEland, topi, buffaloHippo and crocodileLeopard and hyenaGiraffe (introduced)350+ bird species

Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest of Uganda’s savanna parks but one of the most accessible, lying close to the main road between Kampala and the gorilla parks of the southwest.

Zebra, impala, and walking safaris

Lake Mburo is the only Ugandan park where you can reliably see impala and large herds of zebra, and one of the few where walking safaris and horseback safaris are permitted, offering a more intimate experience than a standard game drive.