Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP) is a small but charming Savannah national park located in the Kiruhura Districts of Western Uganda, approximately 30 kilometers east of Mbarara, the largest city in the sub-region. The park’s location is about 240 kilometers west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. LMNP’s coordinates are 00.36S, 30.57E (Latitude: 0.6000; Longitude: 30.9500).
Despite its small size, LMNP is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including 350 bird species and species such as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, and reedbuck. Once part of the continuous plains of Northern Tanzania, Lake Mburo National Park hosts a diversity of species that cannot be found anywhere else in Uganda. The park is fed by the Ruizi River, which supports 14 lakes and wetlands that provide abundant grazing for herds of antelope. The enchanting Acacia woodland is an increasingly important part of the park’s landscape.
In addition to the wildlife, LMNP is also home to the Ankole cattle, traditionally carried by the Bahima pastoralists. These magnificent cattle graze peacefully alongside the wildlife, creating a unique blend of pastoral and wildlife landscapes. The park experiences distinct dry and wet seasons, which have a significant impact on the movement of animals.
Accommodation: Mihingo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock, Mburo Safan Lodge, Kimbala, Arcadia cottages Leopard Rest Camp. Mburo Eagles Nest.