Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari 2-Day from Kampala with Game Drives

Stand at the equator with one foot in each hemisphere, then watch zebras and giraffes from a safari vehicle and bicycle.

A 2-day wildlife safari from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park includes a 4–5 hour drive with a stop at the Uganda Equator, one night at Leopard Rest Camp, an evening game drive to spot zebras and buffaloes, and a choice of cycling safari or guided nature walk on day two. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kampala are included, along with meals and an English-speaking driver-guide. You return to Kampala in the evening of day two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Lake Mburo and Evening Safari

• Drive from Kampala or Entebbe
• Stop at Uganda Equator for photos and shopping
• Continue to Lake Mburo National Park
• Check in at lodge and rest
• Evening game drive in the park

Day 2: Cycling or Walking Safari and Return

• Breakfast at lodge
• Choose cycling safari or guided nature walk
• Return to lodge for lunch
• Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe

The experience

The journey starts with a drive from Kampala that takes about 4–5 hours, broken by a stop at the Uganda Equator. There you stand with one foot in each hemisphere, take photos, and watch a water demonstration that shows how water spins differently on each side of the line. Small shops sell local crafts if you want to browse. After the equator stop, you continue to Leopard Rest Camp, check in, and rest before the evening game drive begins in the late afternoon. The safari vehicle takes you through the park to look for zebras, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs, elands, and possibly leopards or hyenas. The sunset across the park frames the wildlife as they become more active in the cooler hours.

On day two, after breakfast, you choose how to explore the park. A cycling safari puts you on a bicycle along special tracks with a trained park ranger, letting you ride quietly near giraffes, zebras, and antelopes while the ranger points out the landscape. A guided nature walk covers the same ground on foot, with the ranger teaching you about plants, animal tracks, and birds as you move through the park. Both activities keep the pace slow enough to feel close to the animals without disturbing them. After your morning activity, you return to the lodge for lunch, then begin the drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening.

What’s included

• One night at Leopard Rest Camp.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Kampala.
• dinner on day one and breakfast on day two.
• evening game drive in a safari vehicle.
• morning cycling safari or guided nature walk led by a park ranger.
• English-speaking driver-guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 22:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (35 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (18 to 34 years) · Child (14 to 17 years) · Infant (2 to 13 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 120

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dark Hills Uganda

Is this one for you?Choose the cycling safari if you want an active, quiet way to move through the park close to animals. Pick the guided walk if you prefer to move on foot and learn about plants, tracks, and birds from the ranger. Both fit inside a single morning and leave time for lunch before the return drive to Kampala.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 34 years); Child (14 to 17 years); Infant (2 to 13 years).

How long does the drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo take?

The drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park takes about 4–5 hours, with a stop at the Uganda Equator along the way.

What animals might I see on the evening game drive?

The evening game drive in Lake Mburo can include zebras, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs, elands, and occasionally leopards or hyenas, especially as the sun sets and animals become more active.

Can I choose between cycling and walking on the second day?

Yes, on day two after breakfast you choose either a cycling safari on special tracks through the park or a guided nature walk on foot, both led by a park ranger.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes one night at Leopard Rest Camp, hotel pickup and drop-off in Kampala, dinner and breakfast, the evening game safari, the morning cycling or walking safari, and an English-speaking driver-guide.

What happens at the Uganda Equator stop?

At the Uganda Equator, you can stand with one foot in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern, take photos, watch a water demonstration showing how water moves differently on each side of the equator, and visit small shops selling local crafts.