Lake Mburo is the largest of all five Lakes that border Lake Mburo National Park in South-western Uganda
For travellers visiting Lake Mburo National Park on an organised safari tour, consider booking a 2-hour boat safari on Lake Mburo. This two-hour boat trip is a slow-moving safari venture that takes you exploring the eastern banks of Lake Mburo where lots of crocodiles, buffaloes and hippos are often sighted. The area is also rich in birdlife and commonly the Kingfishers, magnificent Fish Eagles, Hammerkops and even the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork have been spotted while on a Boat trip On Lake Mburo.
Best time to go on a boat safari on Lake Mburo
The best time of the day when to go on a boat trip on Lake Mburo is the afternoon (4:00 pm) when the temperature has started to drop from 27°C/81°F to 14°C/57°F. Rain tends to occur throughout the year – although June and July get the least amount of rain. December through February also tends to be a period of lesser rainfall. There are two recognizable Wet seasons, from March to May and from September to November.
Patterns (Months by Month):
What to bring or wear during your boat cruise on Lake Mburo
- Sunscreen cream (UV80)
- Repellent to keep the bugs or any other insect away.
- Camera for your photographic needs.
- A Pair of Binoculars for view distant wildlife or birds.
- A rain jacket in case it starts to rain.
- An extra layer (sweater/Jacket) for when it gets chilly.
What is the cost of the boat trip?
Depending on the number of people travelling in your group, you may either opt to take a small or big boat. A two hour trip on the small boat costs $20 per person for foreign non-residents or ugx30,000 for East African Community (EAC) member states.
The big boat cost $30 per person or Ugx30,000 per person for EAC citizens from Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and South Sudan.
