Cycling experience in Lake Mburo National Park
Cycling experience in Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Mburo National Park is nestled at Kiruhura District Nyabushozi county it is one of the smallest savanna parks in Uganda, comprises of an area of 370 kilometer. This park is a haven to different bird life blessed with approximately 350 bird species like savanna birds water birds, forest birds to mention but a few.
These are the examples of birds namely the African fish eagle white winged warbler, rare African finfoot, lilac-breasted roller, papyrus gonolek, white backed night heron, African water rail among others.
Notably lake Mburo National Park is a home to different fauna species like zebra’s, Topi, waterbuck, leopards impala, reedbuck oribis, eland, defense among others endowed with Acacia woodland, savannah grasslands, wetlands rock out crops among others that are so noticeable unto the eyes of the tourists.
Cycling adventure
This is one of the unavoidable exposures that tourists always engage in while at Lake Mburo National Park the activity takes almost two-three hours, visitors are led by well-trained experienced tour guides who provide information about the park and the species spotted being escorted with armed ranger for security purpose.
Some accommodation facilities within and around the park run cycling activity namely Rwakoba Rock Lodge, Mihingo Lodge among others, these lodges hire bicycles and helmets at relatively competitive rates that are friendly to customer’s pocket well its ok for one to come with his or her own equipment’s to save the money for other tasks.
For the cycling experience tourists are to ride to different trailheads like the salt lick trail Where they are to encounter different animals like giraffes, zebra, warthogs, waterbucks, impala, Topis among others, that gather in crowds to lick the salt from the ground as well as observing animals up-close grazing feel free to take photos capture moments for the everlasting memories.
This darling activity grants great opportunity to tourists to spot out different bird species in their natural habitat making beautiful sounds of melodies. Mostly seen bird species include the African fish eagle white winged warbler, rare African finfoot, lilac-breasted roller, papyrus gonolek, white backed night heron African water rail among others.
Tourists who are to participate in cycling adventure are advised to carry some items like cameras, energy drinks, binoculars, insect repellents, snacks, water, for an interesting better ride experience while exploring Lake Mburo National Park and the Surrounding areas.
How to reach lake Mburo national park
By air transport
Lake Mburo National Park can be reached by air from Entebbe international airport or kajjansi Airstrip near Kampala city. Using Uganda domestic flight network scheduled or chartered air craft to Mbarara airstrip, the flight typically takes one hour and half minutes then transfer by road to Lake Mburo National Park.
By road transport
Using road transport one can spend approximately four to five hours from Kampala. There are two different roads that connect Lake Mburo to the main surfaced road between Masaka and Mbarara.
Coming from the west the better approach road branches south at Sanga 37km east of Mbarara coming from Kampala. One can enter to the park through the Sanga gate or Nsharagate gate
For bettering travelling experience you are advised to use 4X4 safari tourists Vehicle, because some roads are in bad state at time are slippery muddy mostly in the rainy season.
Best time to go for cycling in lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park can be visited thought the year although for the better cycling experience tourist are advised to have it during the dry season of the year, which fall between June and August or December and February,
During dry seasons the trailheads are less slippery and muddy hence rewards clear views of the attractions since they are not obstructed by rain mists.
Bird watching is particularly rewarding in these months as many bird species are more active and easier to spot hence a good ideal for the bird lovers and nature addicts.
Accommodation facilities near lake Mburo
Lake Mburo National Park offers a good selection of upmarket, moderate and budget lodges as analyzed below
Up market
These lodges ensure clients with high-quality products and service compared to others, intended to people of high social their rates are high.
Mihingo lodge
This luxurious lodge is a good spot for cycling safari and horseback adventure has twelve deluxe tents, positioned outside Lake Mburo National Park on the easternly boundary in a private wilderness, on an extensive rock.
Their classic private tents are situated in the position that gives allowance of viewing the outside beauty owns nice looking bathrooms fitted with free toiletries, offers various amenities like free Wi-Fi private parking electricity, swimming pool to enjoy the breeze and sunset atmosphere, one can reach the lodge by entering lake Mburo national park at the Nshara gate and follow the sign post off the Ruroko track.
Kimbla- montana tented camp
This adorable classic tented camp has 8 tents a for they reward visitors with a genuine bush experience in a secluded and fully furnished tents. Tents are fitted with solar lighting, toilet with toiletries and private veranda.
The tent lies off impala track along a 500m private road clearly signposted about 7km from Sangs entrance gate 4km from Rwonyo Rest Camp a stay at this accommodation is so rewarding and unavoidable.
Moderate lodges
Arcadia cottages
This accommodation facility comprises of eight cottages positioned about 2km south of Rwonyo beyond the lake shores camp site at the cottages meals and drinks are served in a small opened restaurant/ bar well stocked with both soft and hard drinks area this facility was established by the Uganda wildlife authority, to fill the gap between the upmarket and the budget accommodation at Lake Mburo National Park.
Rwakobo rock
Rwakobo Rock lodge comprises of the 8 cottages situated on two kilometers from the Nshara gate it looks attractive simple but comfortable located outside the park, is individually positioned in secluded sites across the kopje though each has a view of 360 regional paranoma
While at this lodge zebras are easily spotted out by visitors owns nice looking guest rooms well established restaurant that serves both local and international delicious cuisines, their bar is fully stocked with hard and soft drinks like beers, wines, spirits sodas mineral water among others.
Budget lodge
Eagles’ nest
This low budgeted accommodation facility comprises of 8 rooms just outside the park western gate at Sanga which specialize in descent and very reasonable price it is run by the nature lodges their guest rooms are comfortable bed fitted with treated mosquito nets security is ensured to clients their service providers are so welcoming.
Sky blue motel
This accommodation has nice spacious rooms 25kilometers east of Lake Mburo National Park on the edges of Lyantonde this modern hotel it is 30-40 minutes’ drive from the park Nshara gate the motel is located beside the main road to Masaka there is pleasant restaurant attached that serves delicious meals and their service providers are so welcoming.
Rwonyo rest camp
Rwonyo Rest Camp their booking is done through the wild life authority office this is a pleasant camp site though a rather unimaginative choice given its approximately situated to the lovely shore’s lake Mburo shoreline, while here you can cook or move to the restaurant with the safety of the game ranger.
In conclusion
For one to have enjoyment of the cycling experience should book in advance for proper planning lake Mburo National Park provides other interesting activities like game drives, nature walks, bird watching to mention but a few pay a visit to this destination to have everlasting memories in the wilderness.
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