How much does it cost to visit Lake Mburo National Park?

Kenya and East African resident adults pay UGX 20,000 and resident children (ages 5-15) pay UGX 5,000. Non-resident adults pay UGX 40 and non-resident children pay UGX 20. Children under the toddler age enter free. Park entry USD 40 adult and USD 20 child 5-15 for foreign non-residents, with under-5s free; East African citizens UGX 20,000 adult and UGX 5,000 child. Boat trips, walking safaris and night drives are charged separately.

How long do you need at Lake Mburo National Park?

Plan for Half day to a full day.

What payment methods does Lake Mburo National Park accept?

Lake Mburo National Park accepts Card or mobile money through UWA; confirm at the gate. It does not accept cash.

Lake Mburo National Park in Lake Mburo, Mbarara: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

Animals and wildlife in Lake Mburo, Mbarara

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Uganda's smallest savannah park, about 240 km from Kampala, with zebras, giraffes and a gentle lake boat trip - an easy first safari for children.

📍 Location

Lake Mburo National Park, on the Masaka-Mbarara road, about 240 km from Kampala, Lake Mburo, Mbarara

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What is Lake Mburo National Park?

Lake Mburo National Park covers about 260 sq km of rolling savannah, acacia woodland and wetlands in western Uganda, roughly 240 km from Kampala on the Masaka-Mbarara road. It is the smallest of Uganda's savannah parks and the easiest to see in a day, with zebras, impala, eland, buffalo, giraffes, warthogs and over 300 bird species. Lions are absent, which makes walking safaris and cycling possible.

The park is a popular first safari for families because the drives are short, the animals are easy to spot and the boat trip on Lake Mburo brings hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds close to the shore. Night drives are allowed and often turn up leopard, hyena and bushbaby.

The park protects a key population of zebras and impala outside the northern parks and manages the Lake Mburo wetlands for waterbirds.

Family cost snapshot: UGX 50,000 for 2 resident adults + 2 resident childrenResident adults UGX 20,000 each. Resident children (5-15) UGX 5,000 each. Toddlers: free. Non-resident families pay UGX 120 for the same group (40 × 2 adults + 20 × 2 children). Food, activities and rentals are extra.

Lake Mburo National Park ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child (5-15)	Toddler
Kenya / East African resident	UGX 20,000	UGX 5,000	Free
Non-resident	UGX 40	UGX 20	Free

Park entry USD 40 adult and USD 20 child 5-15 for foreign non-residents, with under-5s free; East African citizens UGX 20,000 adult and UGX 5,000 child. Boat trips, walking safaris and night drives are charged separately.

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💡 Money-saving tips for families

No lions Walking and cycling safaris are safe and great for children
Go early or late Animals are active before 9am and after 4pm
Stop at the Equator Kayabwe is directly on the drive from Kampala

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Okay	Short drives with breaks
3-5 years	Good	Zebras and warthogs from the car
6-9 years	Great	Boat trip and short walks
10-12 years	Great	Cycling and night drives
13+ years	Great	Full safari programme

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