Night game drives in Lake Mburo National Park are common guided game drives for visitors to get a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife species. A game drive is a guided tour experience in a specialized safari vehicle through specific trails of a national park or game reserve. Night game drives usually start at around 7:00 PM with an armed ranger guide accompanying a visitor in a safari vehicle with a spotlight to provide light.
The night game drive takes 2-3 hours in the wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo National Park is nestled on a land surface area of about 260 square kilometers and visitors can get a unique chance to spot the nocturnal wildlife species like bushbaby, leopard, bushpig, genet, honey badger, and potato among others.
Cost of a Night Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park
For any visitor to participate in the night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, they need to pay a certain amount of money for this exciting activity. This money helps in the development of Uganda’s economy, wildlife conservation efforts, and funding development initiatives of the communities adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park. Book with us as your trusted tour company for a memorable night time with nature’s nocturnal species. A night game drive costs USD 30 for each foreign non-resident, USD 15 for each foreign resident, and UGX 50,000 for an East African citizen. The money can also be paid in pounds, Uganda shillings, or Euros among others.
When to go for a Night Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park
Visit Lake Mburo National Park for an unforgettable experience of a night game drive on any day of the year. Nevertheless, the dry season is the best time if you are looking for an adventure that is not affected by muddy and slippery tracks caused by the heavy rains of the wet season. Also, rainfall is less frequent during the dry season which makes these periods offer uninterrupted night game drives in Lake Mburo National Park. The vegetation is also not as plenty as that in the wet season therefore enhancing the overall visibility of wildlife species during the night. The dry season is enjoyed twice a year from December to February and June to August.
Getting to Lake Mburo National Park for a Night Game Drive
Lake Mburo National Park is located in the western region of Uganda. From Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park is approximately 230.5 kilometers via Masaka Road and Mbarara-Masaka Road. This is an unforgettable scenic road trip that takes a duration of about 3 ½ -4 hours through either the Nshara gate or the Sanga gate. Hire the services of Standard Safaris to have a seamless travel experience. We have a team of professional driver guides who ensure that your entire tourism experience is nothing short of memorable. This is because Standard Safaris has expert tour planners who can choose the best itineraries suitable for its clients. Standard Safaris also organizes accommodation, meals, and other tours and travel activities.
Other Tourist Attractions in Lake Mburo National Park
Cycling
This offers a perfect opportunity to explore the vast grassland and woodland of Lake Mburo National Park while following specific trails. While on a mountain bicycle, you can spot numerous birds and other wildlife species including approximately 69 mammal species that have been recorded in Lake Mburo National Park. Cycling in the park costs USD 30 for foreign nonresidents, USD 25 for foreign residents, and UGX 30,000 for East African Citizens.
Cultural encounters
With the unique Banyankole people adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park, where visitors have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with a tribe so distinct in its language, culture, and customs among others. The Banyankole are known to rear long-horned cattle which is also a revered breed in Uganda. Therefore, you should explore these welcoming people and witness their affection for these animals. Boat cruise costs go from USD 30 for foreign nonresidents, USD 25 for foreign residents, and UGX 30,000 for East African Citizens.
Boat rides
These boat rides are usually done on the peaceful Lake Mburo taking visitors on a relaxing journey across the water body where they can have a different perspective of the park. There are plenty of things to view while you sail on the tranquil Lake Mburo. These are the hippos, crocodiles, birds, fish, the general landscape, and not forgetting the other animals like elephants, buffaloes, impales, zebras, and others that come to quench their thirst.
Birdwatching
With not less than 332 bird species found in Lake Mburo National Park, this park is a birding destination if you are a seasoned birder hoping to see a great number of these colorful creatures. There is an enormous chance of encountering the grey crowned crane, African finfoot, red-faced barbet, black-bellied bustard, pied kingfisher, malachite kingfisher, and yellow-breasted apalis among others.
Day game drives
There are a variety of wildlife species such as zebra, eland, sitatunga, impala, elephant, topi, buffalo, and leopard among others and visitors can indulge in guided game drives during the day. There are 2 game drives per day in Lake Mburo National Park namely the morning game drive and afternoon game drive. The morning game drive starts at around 6:30 am and the afternoon/evening game drive starts at 4:00 pm.
Nature walks
This activity requires visitors to have a strong but comfortable pair of hiking shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. This activity provides a unique chance for visitors to explore certain parts of Lake Mburo National Park on foot. This is important to those who want to flex their muscles while feeling the cool atmosphere within the national park.
Packing List
- Warm sweater
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Head sock
- Hand glove
- Daypack
- Basic first aid kit and personal medication
- Map and GPS
- Bug repellent
- Camera
