Mbarara · Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park
Uganda's smallest savannah park - zebra, impala and the only place in the country you can walk and cycle among game.
Overview
Lake Mburo is only 370 square kilometres, which is precisely what makes it useful: it sits on the main road between Kampala and the western parks, so it costs nothing in travel time, and it offers things the bigger parks do not. There are no lions in any number and no elephants until recently, which is why walking safaris, horseback rides and mountain biking among the wildlife are permitted here and almost nowhere else in Uganda. The park is the only place in the country with impala, and one of only two with zebra - both are everywhere. Acacia woodland, rolling grassland and a chain of five lakes fringed with papyrus give it a gentle, open character, and the boat trip on Lake Mburo itself is good for hippo, crocodile and the African finfoot. Leopard and hyena are present but seldom seen, and the birding is strong with over 350 species including the red-faced barbet, found nowhere else in Uganda.
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Where these are, around Lake Mburo National Park
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What Lake Mburo National Park costs
All-in on the ground, per person per day, excluding international flights. Ranges rather than a single figure, because accommodation and group size move the total more than anything else.
| Style | Per person, per day |
|---|---|
| Camping or budget lodge, shared vehicle | $120 – $180 |
| Mid-range lodge | $180 – $330 |
| Luxury camp, private vehicle | $420 – $850 |
Of that, $40 – $60 a day is government fees set by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Every operator pays the same, so a quote below this floor is not a better deal — it is a different trip.
Add this to a whole-trip estimate
Indicative figures checked for 2026. Park fees are revised annually and some are quoted before VAT — confirm current rates with your operator or the park authority before you book.
When to visit Lake Mburo National Park
Month by month: wildlife, weather and how busy it gets.
October
Long rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices.
- Wildlife
- Wildlife: 3 / 5
- Weather
- Weather: 2 / 5
- Crowds
- Crowds: 2 / 5
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- Temperature
- 16–27 °C
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| Best time to visit | Wildlife | Weather | Crowds | Rainfall | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryShort rains — brief afternoon storms, green landscapes, fewer visitors. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 70 mm | 16–29 °C |
| FebruaryShort rains — brief afternoon storms, green landscapes, fewer visitors. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 80 mm | 16–29 °C |
| MarchWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 3 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 130 mm | 16–28 °C |
| AprilLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 1 / 5 | 180 mm | 16–27 °C |
| MayLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 1 / 5 | 150 mm | 16–27 °C |
| JuneNo elephants, so walking and horseback safaris are permitted. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 3 / 5 | 60 mm | 15–28 °C |
| JulyPeak seasonShort rains — brief afternoon storms, green landscapes, fewer visitors. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 5 / 5 | Crowds: 3 / 5 | 60 mm | 15–28 °C |
| AugustPeak seasonShort rains — brief afternoon storms, green landscapes, fewer visitors. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 4 / 5 | Crowds: 3 / 5 | 90 mm | 15–28 °C |
| SeptemberWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 3 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 130 mm | 16–28 °C |
| OctoberLong rains — some tracks impassable and some camps closed. Lowest prices. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 160 mm | 16–27 °C |
| NovemberWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | Wildlife: 3 / 5 | Weather: 2 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 140 mm | 16–27 °C |
| DecemberWet month — expect rain most days, and lush, difficult country. | Wildlife: 4 / 5 | Weather: 3 / 5 | Crowds: 2 / 5 | 100 mm | 16–28 °C |