Located approximately 350 kilometres from Kampala (6 – 7 hours drive), Lake Mirambi is a must-visit for all travellers visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park and its surroundings. Sitting at an elevation of 1,207 Meters above Sea Level, and surrounded by lush greenery that forms a habitat for a variety of Birds, including the beautifully coloured kingfishers, herons and egrets, Lake Mirambi is truly a hidden gem in Uganda.
Things to see & Do around Lake Mirambi
Bird watching: Lake Mirambi is a very fruitful birding location, especially in the dry season months of June-August, and December-February.
Boating & fishing: In the company of a local guide, you may try out your skills and luck with fishing for Bile tilapia, Nile Perch, Lung fish, silver Cyprinid, semutudu Catfish, among others.
Nature Walks: The nature and views that surround Lake Mirambi are amazing, thus making it worthwhile a walk. While a self-guided walk is possible, we recommend always taking a local guide on this walk. Local guides carry a lot of information and are very knowledgeable when it comes to explaining or interpreting nature.
Cultural encounters, & Community Tours: You can visit the communities that surround Lake Mirambi, and get to learn more about the local legends and the stories behind the creation of Lake Mirambi.
Getting to Lake Mirambi.
Most travellers who visit Lake Mirambi do this as part of an organised tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The majority do this by road. The drive from Kampala to get to Lake Katinda is approximately 350km and lasts about 6 – 7 hours, depending on how many stops you make along the way. However, if your budget permits, the easiest and quickest way to get to Lake Katinda is to fly from Entebbe to Kasese, and here you should have arranged a vehicle to transfer you from Kasese to Bunyanruguru. Aerolink Uganda operates daily flights out of Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airport.
Where to stay during a visit to Lake Mirambi
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