Park Entry and Activity Fees
Visiting Lake Mburo National Park is affordable compared to many other African parks. The park entrance fee for foreign non-residents is US$40 per person per day, while foreign residents pay US$30, and East African citizens pay UGX 20,000. An entrance ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of entry. Vehicle entry fees are charged separately, depending on the size and type of vehicle.
The park also offers several optional activities, each priced individually:
Day Game Drive: US$20 for foreign non-residents, US$15 for foreign residents, and UGX 20,000 for East Africans.
Night Game Drive: US$30 for foreign non-residents, US$15 for foreign residents, and UGX 50,000 for East Africans.
Self-Game Drive (without UWA guide): US$10 for foreign visitors and UGX 10,000 for East Africans.
Birdwatching or Nature Walk: US$25 for foreign non-residents, US$20 for residents, and UGX 20,000 for East Africans.
Boat Ride: US$30 for foreign visitors and UGX 30,000 for East Africans.
Cycling Safari: US$30 for foreign non-residents, US$25 for residents, and UGX 30,000 for East Africans.
These fees make Lake Mburo not only one of Uganda’s most beautiful parks but also one of the most budget-friendly and flexible safari destinations.
A Park of Rolling Hills and Lakes
The scenery of Lake Mburo is breathtaking in its simplicity. The park lies in a landscape of soft rolling hills, dotted with acacia trees and intersected by shimmering lakes and swamps. At its heart lies Lake Mburo, the largest of five lakes within the park’s boundaries and part of a larger chain of 14 lakes connected by the Rwizi River. About 20% of the park’s surface area consists of wetlands, providing a rich habitat for aquatic species, birds, and the animals that come to drink and graze.
The park’s vegetation is mostly open savannah and acacia woodland, interspersed with rocky ridges, forested gorges, and papyrus swamps. Some of the dominant trees include Acacia hockii, Acacia sieberiana, and Acacia polyacantha. The lush riparian vegetation along the lakeshores creates the perfect backdrop for photography especially at sunrise and sunset when the golden light reflects off the calm waters.