Lake Mburo national park rates
Lake Mburo national park rates : Lake Mburo national park is one the most serene tourist destinations in Uganda situated in the western region, this amazing destination is situated very close to Kampala the capital city of Uganda along Kampala- mbarara route.
Lake Mburo national park as a top habitant for various wildlife species such as zebra, giraffes, impala, topi, eland, bush buck, buffalo, warthog, leopard, hyena and jackal and many more, these beautiful wildlife makes Lake Mburo national park to be known offering the best game drive experience as these animals are spotted. The park is also a habitant for many bird species such as rare shoebill stork , African finfoot, brown chested wattled plover, carruther’s cisticola, tabora cisticola, saddle billed stork, great snipe, Abyssinian ground hornbill, African fish eagle, saddle billed stork papyrus yellow warbler and white winged warbler.
Park entry rates
These fees are charged to any individual accessing lake Mburo national park and they are paid as permit to allow you enter the park.
| Status | Rates | |
| Adults | Foreign non-residents | US$ 40 |
| Foreign residents | US$ 30 | |
| East African residents | UGx 20,000 | |
| Children | Foreign non residents | US$ 20 |
| Foreign residents | US$ 10 | |
| East African residents | UGx 5,000 |
Education institution and student rates
Some tourists visit Lake Mburo national park for both touring and education purposes, these group of people include students, representatives’ from recognized education institutions like universities, secondary and primary schools
| Status | Rates | |
| East African students | Students/ pupils | UGx 3,000 |
| University students | UGx 5,000 | |
| East African wildlife clubs | UGx 2,000 | |
| Student groups | UGx 3,000 | |
| Tertiary institutions | UGx 5,000 |
Annual park entrance rates
Annual park entrance rates are paid on the annual basis and allow tourists access the park throughout the year, they are paid accordingly as individuals, groups and family with no more than 4 individuals.
| Status | Rates | |
| Individuals | International visitors | US$ 350 |
| East African | UGx 15,000 | |
| Groups | International visitors | US$ 500 |
| East African | UGx 200,000 | |
| Family with not more than 4 individuals | UGx 300,000 |
Cooperate park rates
These rates are paid by companies and organisations on annual basis allowing them to visit Lake Mburo national park, cooperates pay a rate of 2, 5000,000 UGx.
Tour operator rates
These rates are paid by tour and safari companies and organisations offering services to tourists, services like touring the park, these charges are also paid on annual basis.
Tour operators –125,000 UGx
Driver rates
Driver rates are for drivers who transport tourists to the park, drivers belonging to companies do not pay any fee.
Taxi drives belonging to no travel company pay a rate of 100,000 UGx
Vehicle park entry rates
These rates are paid by vehicles accessing the park, these rates were drafted according to the type of the vehicle or vessel.
| Status | Rate | |
| Motorcycles | International | US$ 30 |
| East African | UGx 10,000 | |
| Mini buses | International | US$ 50 |
| East African | UGx 30,000 | |
| Tour company vehicle | International | US$ 120 |
| East African | UGx 30,000 | |
| Pickups and 4WD | International | US$ 50 |
| East African | UGx 30,000 | |
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| Saloon cars | East African | UGx 20,000 |
| SUVs and 4X4 WDS | East African | UGx 30,000 |
Activity rates
Activities in Lake Mburo national park are charged and these rates are drafted according to the status of the tourist.
| ACTIVITY | FOREIGN NON RESIDENTS | FOREIGN RESIDENTS | EAST AFRICAN RESIDENTS | ||
| GAME DRIVE | DAY | US $ 20 | US $ 20 | UGx 20,000 | |
| NIGHT | US $ 30 | US $ 30 | UGx 50,000 | ||
| Nature walk | US $ 30 | US $ 15 | UGx 10,000 | ||
| Boat ride | Big boat | US $ 30 | US $ 30 | UGx 30,000 | |
| Small boat | US $ 20 | US $ 20 | UGx 20,000 | ||
| Cycling | US $ 30 | US $ 30 | UGx 30,000 | ||
These rates are for an individual
Lake Mburo national park also offers horse backing riding safari but the fact that this activity is not operated by the Uganda wildlife authority, its rates were drafted by a private institute. Horseback riding in Lake Mburo national park is administered and operated by Mihingo lodge, Mihingo lodge does not operate this activity but also responsible for drafting rates paid by tourists to access and participate this breathtaking activity. Horseback riding rates were drafted basing on status of the tourists that is resident and non-resident, resident tourists are tourists sleeping at Mihingo lodge while on the safari and non- residents are tourists sleeping at any lodge but not Mihingo lodges. Rates for horseback riding also depend on the duration of time you are going to spend on the horse ride.
These rates are as follows
| Status | Duration | Rates |
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RESIDENTS |
1 hour | US $ 25 |
| 2 hours | US $ 70 | |
| 3 hours | US $ 90 | |
| 4 hours | US $ 100 | |
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NON RESIDENTS |
30 minutes (1/2) hour | US $ 40 |
| 1 hours | US $ 60 | |
| 2 hours | US $ 110 | |
| 3 hours | US $ 130 | |
When you are thinking of a safari in Uganda and Africa at large, considering Lake Mburo national park is a very safe a perfect decision as the park offers many breathtaking activities at very affordable rates.
