What is Lake Mburo National Park famous for?

One of the most amazing safari sites you must visit when on an African safari is Lake Mburo National Park, which is appropriately located in western Uganda. The smallest of Uganda's savanna national parks, it is situated in the Mbarara area and is 371 square kilometers from Kampala. It is well-known for its biodiversity since it has a large wetland, picturesque surroundings, and the only national park with a whole lake.

Discovered in 1933 as a regulated hunting area, Lake Mburo National Park was later transformed into a reserve in 1963 and a park in 1983. It is one of Uganda's smallest parks, covering an area of up to 270 square kilometers.

Travelers come to Lake Mburo National Park to take part in game drives, boat safaris and bird watching which has more than 350 species of birds. Moreover,afaris in this park are always open to anyone who enjoy the outdoors. In Rwonyo, nature hikes are perfect. A guided walk leads you to the salt lick, where you may see a variety of fauna that congregates around the salty rocks. The treks on this lake's western shore often begin early in the morning and last two hours or so. You can encounter a variety of creatures on a nature walk in this area, such as hyenas making their way back to their burrows and hippos emerging from the lake, in addition to enjoying stunning views of the picturesque lakes.