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SIZE:
260 sq km
LOCATION:
In the south, near Mbarara
Lying in the one part of Uganda covered in
extensive acacia woodland, Mburo has
markedly different fauna to other reserves.
Lake Mburo is the best place in the country
to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well
as zebra, topi, impala, and several
acacia-associated birds.
The five lakes within the park attract
hippos, crocodiles and a variety of
waterbirds, while fringing swamps hide
secretive papyrus specialists such as the
sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow
papyrus gonalek.
WHAT TO DO:
Game Viewing
is the major tourist activity in this Park,
it is famous for its richness in
biodiversity. It has about 68 different
species of mammals. The common ones are
Zebra, Impala, Buffalo, Topi, and Eland as
herbivores not to leave out the rare
slightly of Roan antelope and leopard,
Hyenas and jackals as predictors.
Boat Rides
The presence of Lake Mburo within the park
is a blessing worth mentioning. 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,
you may also sight the rare Shoebill Stork
and all these will furnish your visit with
pride. The duration of each boat cruise is
negotiable.
Guide walks
The nature trail offers the visitor a chance
to admire nature insitu. Visitors have the
opportunity in walk in the circuit at his /
her pace although in company of an armed
guide. The trail is interpreted in form of a
brochure in both English and Runyankole.
Salt Lick
A walk to the near by salt is a summary of
it all. Strategically located wooden hide
(Observation point) offers a chance to see
at least 4 different species of animals at
any one time while they lick the salty soil.
Most interesting to note is that this is
done without the animal's conscience.
Visitors may also walk to area of their own
choice.
Note: Walks inside the park must be in
company of an armed park official.
Rubanga Forest
You can also explore this forest by making
arrangements with the Park Management to
have a Ranger accompany you. The Rubanga
Forest is very small but a true forest with
a closed canopy in places. A common tree is
Markhamia platycalyx (grey-brown truck with
irregular flaky patches, divided leaves,
yellow flowers stripped and spotted with
red; brunches of extremely long (up to 1.3 m
podlike fruits). Palms, figs, sapium (a tall
tree whose leaves turn red before
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