LAKE MBURU NATIONAL PARK
Size: 260 km2
About the Park
Its a very
special place every part of it is alive with; variety,
interest and colour contains an extensive area of
wetland one of the only two such habitats to be included
within a National Park in Uganda.
It harbours
several species of mammals; Zebras, Impala, Buffaloes,
and birds. comprising bill storks which are found
nowhere else in the country. Its sculptured landscape
with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lake shore has a
varied mosaic of habitats forest galleries, seasonal and
permanent swamps and rich acacia wood valleys which all
support a wealth of wildlife. With our Uganda safaris
and tours you are able to see more of these attractions.
The park is only
260 sq. km being the smallest of the Uganda’s savanna
National Parks Its mosaic habitat, dry hillside, rocky
outcrops, bushes thickets, open and wooded savanna
forests, lakes and swamps are home to a surprising
diversity of plants and animals.
BIRDING
The park has
about 313 different bird species including the rare
Shoebill stork and White-winged Warbler. other species
to lookout for are; Crested Francolin, Emerald-spotted
Wood Dove, Brown Parrot, Barefaced Go-away bird,
Rednecked Spur, common Quails, Black-billed Barbet,
Greenwood Hoopoe, Blue-napped Mousebird, Lilac-breasted
Roller,African-grey Hornbill, Nubian Woodpecker,
Trilling Cisticola a drive towards Rwonyo camp may
reveal;.Coqui Francolin, Rednecked spurfowl, Black
Bellied Bustard, Temminck’s Courser, African-wattled
Plover Rufous napped and Flappet larks, Rufuos chested
Swallow ,Yellow-throated Long claw and Southern Red
Bishop.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Forest walk –
Rubanga Forest
This forest offer
a variety of conducive habitat for birds therefore a
very attractive place for bird watchers with over 40
bird species recorded.
Boat trips
The lake is rich
with a diversity of animal and plant species which can
only be viewed clearly if you take a boat trip The
crocodiles, Hippopotamuses and birds like Pelicans,
Black Crake, Heron, Cormorant, Fish Eagle. The duration
of each boat cruise is negotiable with the park
management.
Nature trail
Offers the
visitor a chance to admire nature they have opportunity
to walk in the circuit at their pace in company of an
armed guide.
Fishing
About six species
of fish are found on Lake Mburo the common one being
Tilapia (Oreoclcroomisleacosti) but others include lung
fish, mud fish, Haplochromes. using hooks visitors can
spend some time catching fish, a shade is provided at
the campsite to ensure maximum relaxation for visitors
while at the lake.
ACCOMMODATION
The park has accommodation facilities there are tents at Rwonyo park headquarters, there are also three public campsites. A more luxury accommodation is provided at the Mantana Luxury Tented Camp and an upmarket place to stay is Mihingo Lodge.