Night game drive in Lake Mburo National park : Intriguing and elusive night wildlife drive safari is available in Lake Mburo National Park, one of the smallest protected areas in Uganda. It is situated in the Kiruhura district along the Mbarara-Masaka highway. The smallest of the savannah national parks, Lake Mburo, is home to a variety of wildlife species, including buffalo, waterbucks, hippos, topis, reedbucks, elands, impalas, zebras, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, bush pigs, bushbucks, duiker, and oribi, as well as over 350 different species of birds.
One of the savannah national parks that offers the exciting night wildlife drive safari is Lake Mburo National Park. Visitors have the chance to explore the savannah plains at night in cosy safari vehicles outfitted with spotlight torches for a clear view of nocturnal creatures. Both Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is the second-biggest national park in Uganda, and Murchison Falls National Park, which is the largest national park in Uganda, provide night game drives as well as Kidepo valley national park.
One of the finest safari experiences that shouldn’t be missed begins after dinner at around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. with spotlight torches and a knowledgeable park guide. You can see nocturnal creatures like leopards, hyenas, bush babies, porcupines, white-tailed mongooses, honey badgers, genet cats, bush pigs, black galago, observe hippos grazing, take in the stunning stars, and more during the night game drive, which lasts for about two to three hours. Other species including zebras, buffaloes, and impalas among others will also be visible.
Best time to go for night game drive in Lake Mburo national park.Â
Even though night game drives are permitted year-round in Lake Mburo National Park, the best time to go is between June and September and December to February, when it’s dry and the park’s vegetation is at its thinnest. This allows you to see the park’s various nocturnal animals more clearly.
Cost of a night game drive in Lake Mburo national park.Â
When using a private vehicle, this costs $30 per person for non-resident foreigners, $20 per person for foreign residents, and 50,000 USD per person for East Africa citizens, while a night game drive when using a vehicle owned by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) costs $40 per person for non-resident foreigners, $35 per person for foreign residents, and 40,000 USD per person for East Africa Citizens. Only pre-registered vehicles will be allowed to participate in night game drives when driving a private vehicle, and UWA guides must be used at all times.
What to pack for your night game drive safari in Lake Mburo national park.Â
Packing essentials for a night game drive safari in Lake Mburo National Park should include warm clothing, spotlight torches, cameras and extra batteries, bottled water, long sleeves, natural-colored trousers and insect repellent to keep biting insects like mosquitos away.
How to get to Lake Mburo national park.Â
You can arrange scheduled or charter flights with Aero link Uganda or Bar aviation from Entebbe international airport to Mbarara airstrip and then connect to the park headquarters by road to reach Lake Mburo National Park, which is located in western Uganda.
A 4WD safari vehicle is required for the approximately 3- to 4-hour drive from Kampala to the park headquarters through Masaka. Lake Mburo National Park is also reachable by road.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo national park.
You can stay at a variety of accommodation options for your night game drive safari in Lake Mburo National Park. The accommodations options include luxury, mid-range, and budget lodges such as the Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo Safari Lodge, Hyena Hill Lodge, Leopard Rest Camp, Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo, Eagles Nest Lodge, Kigambira Safari Lodge, Mpogo Lodge, Mantana Tented Camp, and Rwonyo Rest Camp.
Other activities in Lake Mburo national park.Â
Other interesting safari activities offered by Lake Mburo National Park include day game drives, guided nature walks where you can get close to various wildlife species, sport fishing, bird watching, boat cruises, horseback riding where you can explore the park on a horse, and community tours where you can learn about local customs. These safari activities are available to visitors in addition to the park’s night game drives.
You can combine a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park with a night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park; for more information, get in touch with Primate Holidays or check out our website for a variety of safari packages.