An alternative route is to take a left turn at Sanga trading centre
(27 km past Lyantonde), which brings you through Sanga gate. Both junctions have clearly marked signposts. It is about 13 km from Sanga trading centre to Sanga gate and 8 km from the main road to Nshara gate which is about 20 minutes drive from either gates to Rwonyo park headquarters.

The park contains an extensive area of wetland, harbours several species of mammals and a great bird population. Its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lakeshores has a varied mosaic of habitats: forest galleries, rich acacia tree valleys,
seasonal and permanent swamps which all support a wealth of wildlife.

Lying in the one part of Uganda covered in extensive acacia woodland, Mburo has markedly different fauna to other reserves. Lake Mburo National Park is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus Gonolek. Game viewing is the major tourist activity in this Park; it is famous for its richness in biodiversity. It has about 68 different species of mammals. The common ones are Burch ell’s, Zebra, Impala, Buffalo, Topi, and Eland as herbivores not to leave out the rare slightly of Roan antelope and leopard, hyenas and jackals as predictors. The presence of Lake Mburo within the park is a blessing worth mentioning. The area surrounding Lake Mburo is rich with a diversity of animal and plant species which can only be viewed clearly if you take a boat trip. The crocodiles, hippopotamus and birds like Pelicans, Black crake, Heron, cormorant, fish eagle are found in plenty. You may also sight the rare Shoebill Stork. Your visit will definitely be worth your while!

Day 1
On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be met by our staff who will transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe. You will then have the opportunity of enjoying a birding experience at the Uganda Wild life Education Centre which is only 10 minutes away from the Botanical Beach Hotel. At the Uganda Wild Life Education Centre you will catch a glimpse of the unique hornbill and various mammals like the lion, the rhino, the hyena, chimpanzees, antelopes and monkeys; reptiles especially the crocodiles and pythons; all within one confined area. A professional guide will walk you through the trails within the wild life Centre.
Dinner and overnight at the Botanical Beach Hotel.


Day 2
Depart Entebbe after breakfast for Kampala. (1 hour drive).
Then drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stop over at the Equator for an adventure of the water flow experiments and photographing. The drive from Kampala to Mburo should take about 2 and-a-half hours.
Enjoy free viewing of zebras, impala, buffaloes, topis and elands among others, as you approach Mihingo lodge.

Arrive at Mihingo Lodge right on time for a sumptuous lunch accompanied with fresh tropical fruit for dessert. Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park. It features ten rooms built on wooden platforms with stilts and covered by thatched roofs. Suspended under the thatched roof is a spacious and comfortable tent equipped with an en-suite bathroom, with hot and cold running water.

After lunch you will have the opportunity to see the birds in the vicinity of the lodge. Look out for the common conspicuous birds in this habitat including the Crested Francolin, Emerald spotted wood Dove, Brown Parrot, Barefaced Go-away–bird. Blue-napped Mouse bird, Lilac-breasted Roller, and Green Wood-hoopoe, common scimitar bill, African Grey Hornbill, Spot-flanked Barbet, Nubian Woodpecker, Trilling Cisticola, Yellow-Breasted Apalis, Northern Black Tit, Chin-spot Batis, Greater Blue-eared starling and Marico sunbird.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge.


Day 3
After breakfast, you will have a chance of exploring the national park by road. On the game drive along the Zebra and Impala tracks, you will view large game like the Impala, found nowhere else in Uganda, Burch ell’s Zebra, Waterbuck, Topi and Buffalo.

The birdlife on the more open grassland north of the camp, particularly along the Zebra Track, is worth exploring for species such as Coqui Francolin, Red-necked Spur fowl, Black-bellied Bustard, Temminck’s Courser, African Wattled Plover, Rufous-Naped and lapped Larks, Rufous-chested Swallow, Yellow-throated Long claw and Southern Red Bishop. Small numbers of the migratory Brown-chested Plover are regularly observed. Check the grassland around the Mirllti Valley trail.
The impressive southern Ground Hornbill is another rare visitor of these grasslands.
The rest of the day will be spent at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge

Day 4
After breakfast you will explore the Kyempitsi trail, which allows access to aquatic habitats around Lake Mburo. You will take a boat ride to view the spectacular wildlife. The swamp along the Lake is a good place to look for some of the Papyrus Gonolek. In the morning they respond readily to tape recordings. The elusive shoebill may also be observed but is irregular in the park. There are a few more places further along the “lakeside trail” where the road leads through to the papyrus reeds, a habitat for most water based bird species. Particularly worth checking is the western part of the lake where Blue-Headed Coucal, the scarce Papyrus Yellow Warbler and Northern Brown-throated Weaver occur.

The idyllic Lakeside campground (kingfisher) is one of the best places in Uganda to see African Fin foot. Scan for this spectacular bird around the edges of the lake at dawn and dusk. Other species to look for here include African Darter, Water Thicknee, Hammer kop, African Water Rail, Spur-winged Plover, Giant, Pied and Malachite kingfishers, and Yellow-throated Leaflove the latter in dense, waterside thickets.

Also look out for buffalo, hippopotamus, warthog, Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck, and common duiker. Return to the lodge for lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge.

Day 5
After breakfast prepare for a guided walk to Rubanga forest situated within Lake Mburo National Park. Rubanga Forest trail exposes the interested birder to over 40 unique species. Commonly sighted in the area include the rare shoebill, Narina Tragon, Papyrus Bush shrike, Double-toothed Barbet, Ross’s Turaco, Yellow bill, Heuglins Robin chart. You will also take a walk to the viewing platform that overlooks a salt lick. This is an excellent place to see a wide variety of animals.

Taller, mixed woodland in this area is home to the park’s most sought-after bird, the localized Red-faced Barbet. Scan tall Euphorbia trees for this species. Black-collared Barbet, common and widespread elsewhere in Africa, is also present here though scarce and sighting the bird will be one of the delightful highlights of the trip. Other interesting birds to watch for in this moist woodland include Long tailed warbler, Red-headed lovebird, Narina Trogon, Lead-coloured Flycatcher, Green-capped Eremomela and the Austral migrant, Black Cuckoo-shrike.
Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge

Day 6
Drive to Kampala where you’ll have a brief shopping city tour before heading back to Entebbe. Rest of the day at leisure as you prepare for departure.

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Package price includes:-
Airport Transfers
Accommodation at Mihingo Lodge on Full Board Basis
Transport plus Fuel in a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
English speaking Driver / Tour Guide
Park Entrance Fees


Price Excludes:-
Telephone and/or Fax
Beverages Including Bottled Water
Tips / Gratuities for Driver / Hotel Staff.