This 5 Days Lake Mburo national park and Bunyonyi safari comprises of visits to Lake Mburo national park which smallest savannah national park with most of the antelope species and also one of the best birding destinations in Uganda Lake Bunyonyi, which is deepest lake in East Africa with 44 -900 meters deep and with about 29 islands. When you think of a place to relax and chill after gorilla trekking before going back home, Lake Bunyonyi is the best place because of its cool weather and freshness of the breeze.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 2: Full day explore of lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
Day 4: Morning game drive and boat trip
Day 5: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Depending on your arrival at Entebbe airport/depending on your location in Kampala, meet our company representative who will also be your safari guide to transfer to Bunyonyi. It’s about 8 hours’ road drive via Masaka-Mbarara road with en-route in Mbarara town. Lake Bunyonyi is located in Kabale district close to Uganda-Rwanda border and it is the deepest lake in East Africa and Bilharzia free lake for human consumption in different activities like swimming. Upon reaching the lake with great views of rolling hills, connect to your accommodation, check-in for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation and meals (Full board)
- Luxury option – Lake Bunyonyi BirdNest lodge
- Mid-range option – Lake Bunyonyi Eco lodge/Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi
- Budget option – Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Day 2: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
After having breakfast, connect to explore the lake on a boat trip and visit some of the interesting islands. Bunyonyi comprises of 29 islands especially the punishment island and the lake is the best place of relaxation. Later in the evening, relax at the lake shore with great views of the hills. Dinner and overnight stay
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
After having breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo national park connect to explore a bit more the lake on a boat trip and visit any missed and interested attractions. Return for lunch before you embark on your journey to Lake Mburo national park, which is the smallest national park in Uganda with interesting animals to view. Arrive in Lake Mburo national park in the evening, check-in your lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation and meals (Full board)
- Luxury option – Mihingo Lodge
- Mid-range option – Mpogo Lodge/Rwakobo Rock lodge
- Budget option – Eagles Nest Lodge
Day 4: Game drive and boat cruise
Early morning after breakfast, head out for in search for the early risers on a good day you may spot the lions and the leopards are actually rarely seen and it will be by luck to find them. Do not forget to carry your camera in order to keep all your memories forever intact and also to ensure not to miss out a detail on your amazing game drive and find animals such as the Impalas, Zebras, Waterbucks, Oribi, buffaloes, Giraffes to mention a few.
Return to the lodge for lunch and later go for a relaxing and experiential boat cruise on the lake Mburo. The lake is also good for sports fishing and bird watching. Return in the evening to prepare for dinner at lodge as above
Day 5: Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Kampala as your last destination for this safari. It’s a 4-5 hours’ drive from Lake Mburo national park to Kampala. Your safari guide will drop you at allocation you advise or better still be dropped at Entebbe international airport of you have a flight.
