5-Day Kampala and Lake Mburo National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Airport Pick to Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your driver and proceed to Kampala for an overnight. The drive time is 1-2hrs.
Explore Kampala city with a variety of exciting and adventurous experiences in Uganda's capital. This tour covers the rich history, diverse religions, educational insights, and vibrant cultural heritage of Uganda. Whether you're visiting for a holiday or a weekend getaway, the Kampala city tour promises a perfect day-long adventure for you.

Overnight at Fairway Hotel & Spa

Fairway Hotel & Spa: Situated in the heart of Kampala, Fairway Hotel & Spa combines old-world charm with modern amenities. It's close to many attractions and offers comfortable rooms and good dining options.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Fairway Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kampala City Tour

After your breakfast head out for the Kampala city tour. This tour involves a visit to Namugongo shrine, Bahai Temple, Kasubi Tombs, Namirembe Cathdral, Rubaga Cathedral, Uganda museum, local markets, and Ndere tour among other places.

Lunch will be at the one of your preferred restaurants.

Overnight at Fairway Hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Fairway Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Lake Mburo from Kampala

Awake to a hearty breakfast and meet your driver guide to proceed to Lake Mburo National Park.
Lake Mburo National Park is situated approximately 240 kilometers from Kampala (it is the closest park to Kampala) 30 km from Mbarara and 290km from Entebbe International Airport. It is the smallest park of all the savannah national parks in Uganda.

The drive time is 4 – 5 hrs

Lake Mburo National Park is famous for the zebras, Impalas, elands, buffaloes, oribi, Waterbucks, Leopard, hippos, hyenas and reedbucks among others. It is also considered among the best birding spots for viewing the acacia-associated birds in Uganda like the bare-faced go away bird, Ruppell’s starling, black-bellied, mosque swallow, and more different species.

Overnight at Rwakobo Rock.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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LionRare

ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo and Afternoon Game Drive

Enjoy a morning boat cruise. Lake Mburo boat cruises set off at scheduled times of a 2-hour duration after each boat launches off. The cruise offers the best views of some of the wildlife that can be seen relaxing on the shores of the lake like the hippos, and crocodiles, plus bird species like many kinds of kingfishers and a home to the only African fin foot.

Return to the lodge for lunch and later head out for an afternoon Game drive.

The game drive tracks are specifically designed to bring you closer to the calm wilderness. You will be able to enjoy the park’s scenery views of the different landscapes and vegetation. Some of the game you expect to see are: the zebras, Impalas, elands, buffaloes, oribi, Waterbucks, Leopard, hippos, hyenas and reedbucks, acacia associated birds in Uganda like the bare-faced go-away bird, Ruppell’s starling, black-bellied, mosque swallow and more different species.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive and the Return to Kampala

Enjoy an en-route Game drive before you proceed to Entebbe for either an overnight or a departure flight.

You will have a stopover by the Equator for a photo shot.

Drive time is 5 – 6 hrs.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.