What is the cost of Night game drives in Lake Mburo National Park?

Game drives are major- sought activity while visiting a game national park in Uganda, It’s an ultimate experience to see animals in their natural environment in the wilderness, Lake Mburo national Park is endowed with lots of wild animals to look at. You can do early morning game drives, Mid-morning, afternoon, Evening and night game drives for you to explore the park and increase chances of seeing more animals like buffaloes, zebras, leopard, Burch ell’s zebra and Eland together with various species of antelopes can all be viewed during the game drive. And the guide will help in spotting and giving relative information while on game drive.

Night game drives in Lake Mburo national Park start at around 6:30-7pm and can last for 2 to 3 hours, the game drive must be guided with an armed park ranger and guide, During night game drives, the leopard can as well be spotted at night in Lake Mburo National Park, thousands of impala which are leopards’ favorite prey are found in Mburo. Leopard are mostly seen on night game drives together with the very widespread, but rarely seen bush pig and hyenas. Night game drives also reveal the small jennat cats and white tales mongoose.

Game drives and views in Lake Mburo national Park can be done at any period of the year, although many travelers prefer dry seasons (between January to April, and July to October); while others prefer wet seasons. Most travelers have enjoyed viewing animals at night in the wilderness.

Lake Mburo National Park.

Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of south western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s Savannah national parks and has key selling points. The national Park is the only park in Uganda with eland, impala and klipspringer. It is also home to the largest population of zebra in Uganda estimated at about 5,000 and probably contains the highest concentration of leopard found anywhere in Uganda( though they are rare). Some of the other animals which inhabit the Park include Buffalo, waterbuck, topi and warthog, Reedbuck, oribi, Hyena, genet, bush pigs and white tailed mongoose are often seen on night game drives. It is home to 350 bird species and is such a great birding destination in Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park has always been regarded a stopover for most Visitors to break their Journey to Western Uganda.

Cost of Night game drives.

The night game drive in Lake Mburo national Park costs $30 per person on top of entrance fees, the charge is paid to Uganda wildlife Authority at the Park headquarters or at the head office. Depending on luck, you will be able to spot lots of animals at night as they rest, move and feed in the Park. Contact us to book your safari to Lake Mburo national park.

Where to stay in Lake Mburo National Park.

Lake Mburo national Park has a variety of hotels/lodges where you can stay while on your safari. The accommodations ranges from camping to Budget to Luxury, you choice depends on your budget structure and interest. For budget lodges, we recommend Rwakobo rock lodge, Mpogo safari lodge, Lake Mburo safari lodge. For luxury and Midrange option, you can stay at Mihingo safari lodge. Accommodation reservation should be done in advance because most lodges sell out during the high season.

How can one get to Lake Mburo National Park?

By Road: Lake Mburo National Park is located between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara close to the main south western road that links Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. It is 228 km drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park which takes you approximately 3-4 hours’ drive each way. The park can be accessed from various main gates which include Kyanyanshara Gate linking you to Mihingo Lodge, Akagate Gate and Sanga Gate which leads you to Rwakobo Rock Lodge. The park is close to the main road making it easy for accessibility you will need to follow sign posts of Uganda Wildlife Authority.

By Air; Flying Safari to Lake Mburo National Park is also available via charter and scheduled flights from Kajjansi and Entebbe International Airport, operators of these route include Aero Link Uganda and Fly Uganda among others. This however needs to be booked in advance given the fact the routing is mostly determined by the number of travelers aboard the flight, their destination and weather.

Why book night Game Drives in Lake Mburo with Safari Vacation and Travel Services.

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