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Itinerary for : [ 4
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[ 10 Days ] [ 13
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Lake Mburo National park is only 260 sq.
km being the smallest of the Uganda’s savanna National Parks
Its mosaic habitat, dry hillside, rocky outcrops, bushes thickets,
open and wooded savanna forests, lakes and swamps are home to
a surprising diversity of plants and animals.
It harbours several species of mammals; Zebras, Impala, Buffaloes,
and birds. comprising bill storks which are found nowhere else
in the country. Its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills
and idyllic lake shore has a varied mosaic of habitats forest galleries,
seasonal and permanent swamps and rich acacia wood valleys which
all support a wealth of wildlife. With our Uganda safaris and tours
you are able to see more of these attractions.
The park has about 313 different bird species including the rare
Shoebill stork and White-winged Warbler. other species to lookout
for are; Crested Francolin, Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, Brown Parrot,
Barefaced Go-away bird, Rednecked Spur, common Quails, Black-billed
Barbet, Greenwood Hoopoe, Blue-napped Mousebird, Lilac-breasted
Roller,African-grey Hornbill, Nubian Woodpecker, Trilling Cisticola
a drive towards Rwonyo camp may reveal;.Coqui Francolin, Rednecked
spurfowl, Black Bellied Bustard, Temminck’s Courser, African-wattled
Plover Rufous napped and Flappet larks, Rufuos chested Swallow
,Yellow-throated Long claw and Southern Red Bishop.
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Forest walk - Rubanga Forest
This forest offer a variety of conducive habitat for birds therefore
a very attractive place for bird watchers with over 40 bird species
recorded.
Boat trips
The lake is rich with a diversity of animal and plant
species which can only be viewed clearly if you take a boat trip
The crocodiles, Hippopotamuses and birds like Pelicans, Black Crake,
Heron, Cormorant, Fish Eagle. The duration of each boat cruise
is negotiable with the park management.
Nature trail
Offers the visitor a chance to admire nature they
have opportunity to walk in the circuit at their pace in company
of an armed guide.
Fishing
About six species of fish are found on Lake Mburo the common
one being Tilapia (Oreoclcroomisleacosti) but others include lung
fish, mud fish, Haplochromes. using hooks visitors can spend some
time catching fish, a shade is provided at the campsite to ensure
maximum relaxation for visitors while at the lake.
Itinerary
for : [ 4
Days ] [ 4 Days ]
[ 10 Days ] [ 13
Days ]
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