Zebras & Savannah Beauty
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem located conveniently close to Kampala, making it perfect for short safaris or weekend getaways. The park’s landscape is characterized by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and five lakes teeming with hippos and crocodiles. It’s the only park in Uganda where you can see impalas and the best place to find zebras. The park offers unique safari activities including horseback riding, boat trips, and walking safaris - rare opportunities in Ugandan national parks.
- Western Uganda
- 370 sq km
- 1983
Destination Highlights
Horseback safaris
Walking safaris
Closest park to Kampala (3.5 hours)
Only park with impalas in Uganda
Large zebra populations
Boat safaris on Lake Mburo
In pictures
An elephant and her calf at the water’s edge. 
A cheetah in low evening light.
Zebras (large herds)Impalas (unique to this park)Elands (largest antelope)TopisBuffalosHipposCrocodilesLeopards (nocturnal)WarthogsReedbucksShoebill StorksBare-faced Go-away Birds
Tours to Lake Mburo National Park
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