Bicycle tours in Lake Mburo National park
Bicycle tours in Lake Mburo national park are one of the best ways to adventure the ecosystem, the absence of large mammals like elephants and lions makes it a supreme ok place to do this venture. Lake Mburo is one of the small conservation areas of Uganda, covering the least Kilometers as compared to other savannah national parks.
The 260 square kilometers national park is a known home of Zebras, Most of the area is covered in water, and there are lakes situated within the park and others dotted outside adjoined by a swamp.
Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda that is close to Kampala the capital city and with much ease access.
Bicycle tours are a safe way to have fun in Lake Mburo national park, you will not only enjoy the wildlife of the park but will also be on an exercise trip, the park may not have so much wildlife to see in the park but these can be supplemented with a cycling tour around the park premises and also in the neighboring villages. Animals in the park will be disposed of like Zebras, antelopes, impalas, elands, oribi, and Uganda Kobs, the cycling gives closer chances to reach the savannah grassy lands. Rides in the neighboring villages you will come across the famous long-horned Ankole cattle. Cycling is a beautiful experience and is safe to do in any part of the park. There are only safe routes that the riders are allowed to take.
Riders are advised to bring or hire their own bicycles, despite some lodges do offer bicycles for hire, and cyclers are guided through by an experienced rider game ranger. The tours are done according to the rider’s experience in cycling, more experienced people can get to ride in the hilly route areas. The guided cycling safaris take place for 1-2 hours. When cycling in the park, it is important for cyclers to come to the ride in light clothes the ride, drinking water, a light backpack, and any other items of personal nature that are important.
Lake Mburo national park is a stopover to finish or starts an African safari, the catchy flora and fauna of the park are worth a visit, it is also a connection through to the western part of Uganda. Trips can be interconnected together with those to Bwindi impenetrable national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, and Kibale forest national park. The park can be visited all year round, but best during the dry season December- February and June- early September.
Besides the cycling tour, there are other activities including boat rides along Lake Mburo, Game drives in the park done in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime, Birding safaris, Guided nature walks in the Rubanga Forest, cultural experiences at the igongo cultural center and visiting the salt lake licks. There is available accommodation in the park ranging from the best budget to Luxury Examples of facilities include the luxurious Mihingo lodge, Acardia cottages, and eagles nest.
