Lake Mburo National Park has a good variety of wildlife. are locally extinct, but there are healthy populations of and . Antelope species include , , , , , , and . Herds of up to 100 are common, and has been reintroduced. Other wildlife includes , , and . and can be found in the lakes.
Wildlife Highlights
Lake Mburo is probably the most reliable park in Uganda for , which are quite frequently encountered on (though sightings are less frequent for a few days around full moon). It is also the only place in Uganda where the is naturally resident, while and are otherwise only found in Kidepo Valley National Park. Lake Mburo’s have an unusual habit of standing on termite mounds.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Lake Mburo can be visited anytime, with wildlife viewing pretty consistent year-round. The Dry seasons (January to February and June to August) are best for seeing animals gather around rivers and waterholes. During the Wet seasons (March to May and September to December), large numbers of animals can be seen in the open valleys.
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