​User Reviews – Lake Mburo NP

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Tracey   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2011 Reviewed: Jun 3, 2011

Email Tracey  |  35-50 years of age

The review below is the personal opinion of Tracey and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

It's really a stopover and there is not much wildlife but very pleasant stop

JustineHS   –  
Australia AU
Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Aug 30, 2011

20-35 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Very beautiful place with the Mantana Luxury Camp overlooking the lake. Here we saw many zebras! Peaceful, relaxing and away from mass tourism.

gipukan   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: July 2010 Reviewed: Sep 6, 2011

Email gipukan  |  35-50 years of age

Lake Mburo, closest park to see wildlife near Kampala the Capital of Uganda
Overall rating
5/5

Lake Mburo is a wonderful and exiting escape from busy Kampala where one can camp (budget or upscale) or overnight at the park Head Quarters. Ranger Moses is waiting for you to take you on either a foot safari, a drive safari or a boat ride on the lake itself. This park has a selection of game to view ranging from zebra and impale to eland and buffalo. Leopards are also sen there. There is no lion but hyena's can be heard. Topi can also be seen there. For birds there is an abundance in the bush and near the lake. Fish eagles, kingfishers, red bishops are among them and if one is lucky a shoebill stork can be spotted near the hippo's or the sitatunga. Relaxing ate the lake is basic and so is the food at the restaurant there. A sundown with a beer in hand takes for a great evening start before going to sleep among the animals.

Jean-Pierre Visited: December 2009 Reviewed: Sep 10, 2011

One of Uganda's Most Underrated Parks
Overall rating
4/5

If you like zebras this park is for you. There are herds of them here along with warthogs and baboons. The lake is picturesque and it's possible to have a cup of tea near the shore. I like Lake Mburo because tourists often overlook it on their way to the bigger name parks to the North and West. The place is not very crowded and this gives the park an intimate feel. It is also relatively close to Kampala.

Brian   –  
Canada CA
Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2011

20-35 years of age

The review below is the personal opinion of Brian and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Didn't see a whole lot of wildlife beyond various waterbuck/impala/topi a few hippos/zebra and buffalo.

OurDistantJourney   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2008 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2011

35-50 years of age

The review below is the personal opinion of OurDistantJourney and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Although Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s smallest parks we enjoyed the great lake setting and large populations of impala, zebra and buffalo. The highlight for us was a sunset walking tour with a ranger that allowed us to get closer to the animals.

pummel   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2010 Reviewed: Sep 25, 2011

20-35 years of age

Overall rating
4/5

We didn't see a great deal of wildlife in the Lake Mburo park, but we did a fun boat trip and there was a LOT of birdlife.

Andsov Visited: November 2010 Reviewed: Nov 18, 2011

Overall rating
4/5

I recommend Lake Mburo, mostly for its charm and that genuine bush feel. Most of the time we felt alone in the park.

job2003   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2008 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2012

50-65 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Driving through the park without any specific game drives at dusk or dawn we saw many animals beside the road. It was a very remote and natural bush experience.

originalribenababy   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: December 2010 Reviewed: Jun 9, 2012

Email originalribenababy  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Really enjoyed Lake Mburo! Didn't have high expectations, as I really just thought of it as a stop off on the way down to Beindi but I live this park! There was a different sighting around every corner, beautiful scenery and so many ways to see it depending on which lodge you chose to stay in. Would recommend two nights there easily.

Average User Rating

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