Lake Mburo is named after a local legend of two brothers, Kigarama and Mburo. When floods filled the valley, it formed the lake that drowned Mburo. The area was gazetted in 1933 and became a national park in 1983, now famous for zebras, impalas, and rich birdlife.
Day 1: Kampala – Equator – Igongo – Lake Mburo
Early morning pickup from Kampala or Entebbe
Visit the Uganda Equator for photos and the water experiment
Scenic drive through Masaka and Mbarara
Visit Igongo Cultural Centre and enjoy lunch
Continue to Lake Mburo National Park
Evening game drive to see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, and other wildlife
Enjoy sunset views inside the park
Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp
Day 2: Lake Mburo Safari – Boat Cruise – Kampala
Breakfast at the lodge
Morning game drive for the best wildlife viewing
Return to the lodge and relax
Boat safari on Lake Mburo to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and waterbirds
Lunch at the lodge
Begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe
Scenic stopovers along the way
Evening drop-off
Optional Experiences
Lake Mburo boat safari
Guided walking safari
Cycling safari
Donkey cart ride
Community and cultural experience
Bird watching
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