Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Mabamba bay Wetland for shoebill tracking, Lake Mburo National transfer park via Uganda's Equator

Mabamba bay Wetland for shoebill tracking, Lake Mburo National transfer park via Uganda's Equator

Begin your adventure from Entebbe as dawn breaks. Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and set course for Mabamba Swamp a designated Ramser site and International bird area.
Glide through the papyrus channels in a canoe, searching for the legendary shoebill stork—Uganda’s most sought after prehistoric bird. For keen birders, no safari to Uganda feels complete without this encounter. After your birding experience, continue the journey through the countryside, stop over at Equator, You will stand on line that divides the earth into hemispheres.

Arrive at Uganda’s only park where zebras roam freely, alongside impalas, elands, and other savannah wildlife. Renowned for its avian population with over 300 bird species recorded

Have Optional Night Game Drive
As darkness falls, venture into the park to discover nocturnal wonders. Look out for leopards, hyenas, bushbabies, and porcupines. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed—each glimpse is a rare gift of nature.
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Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nature Walk & Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

Nature Walk & Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

Begin your day with an early morning guided walk through the savanna. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda where you can step off the vehicle and interact closely with nature. Walking near zebras and giraffes, pausing for photos, and listening to the sounds of the wildlife creates an unforgettable experience. A ranger guide will escort you along the trails, ensuring safety while sharing insights about the ecosystem. This activity promotes sustainable travel by allowing guests to connect with wildlife in a low impact way.
Later, embark on a relaxing boat ride across Lake Mburo. Glide past hippos wallowing in the water and crocodiles basking along the shoreline. For bird enthusiasts, this is a birding paradise—Lake Mburo is renowned for its unique species, including the African finfoot, the elusive shoebill, and many others. Each sighting adds to your birding checklist and deepens your appreciation of Uganda’s rich biodiversity. The premier birding destination with over 350 species.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala via Equator

Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala via Equator

After breakfast, set out for a final game drive along Lake Mburo’s trails. This is the best time to witness the savanna awakening—animals emerging from their night shelters, others gathering at the salt lick, and the golden light casting a magical glow across the plains.
Expect to see zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and perhaps elusive predators making their way back from the hunt. Each sighting offers a memorable farewell to Uganda’s wilderness.
After the game drive, begin your return journey. En route, pause at the Equator for the famous “Equator Experience” and photography—a perfect keepsake of your adventure.
Continue past Uganda’s bustling towns and villages, observing everyday life and the vibrant rhythm of the countryside before arriving back in Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 3 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Petero Wildlife Explorers Africa.