The "Rwizi Gateway" Safari: Game Drive & Lake Mburo Cruise with Rwetango Tourism Centre
The "Rwizi Gateway" Safari: Game Drive & Lake Mburo Cruise with Rwetango Tourism Centre
About this Experience
Experience the heart of the Ankole wilderness with the "Rwizi Gateway" Safari, an authentic day trip combining a classic Lake Mburo National Park Game Drive with a serene Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo. This excursion is perfectly tailored for community tourism travelers staying at Rwetango Tourism Centre, offering proximity to premium wildlife viewing while anchoring your stay in the surrounding local culture. Experience and Encounters: This one-day safari provides a diverse array of wildlife encounters across savannah, woodland, and wetland ecosystems: Part 1: Lake Mburo National Park Game Drive • The Ankole's Savanna: As you drive through the park, you’ll be immersed in the open rolling hills and acacia woodland that characterize Lake Mburo. This is one of the best places in Uganda to spot large numbers of Zebra, as well as Eland, Africa's largest antelope. • Unique Encounters: Keep an eye out for the shy Topi, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Buffalo, and Warthogs. The park is also home to Leopards, though they are elusive; sightings of their tracks or signs are common. • Birdlife: The drive is also an excellent birding opportunity, with various raptors and colorful savanna species often spotted perched on trees or feeding in the grass. Part 2: Lake Mburo Boat Cruise/Canoeing • The Serene Waters: Transition from the bustling savanna to the calm, shallow waters of Lake Mburo. As part of the significant Mburo-Nakivale wetland system, the lake is a biological haven. • Aquatic Wildlife: Your cruise will offer close-up views of Hippos bathing in the water and large Nile Crocodiles basking on the shores. • Birders' Paradise: Lake Mburo is rich in fish and bird species. Expect to see a spectacular array of water birds, including African Fish Eagles, various storks (Marabou, Yellow-billed), Malachite and Pied Kingfishers, Herons, and Ducks. The experience is intimate and deeply tranquil. • Cultural & Natural Stories: Throughout the journey, our knowledgeable cultural and nature guides will enrich your experience with fascinating historical stories about the lakes, the park, and the symbiotic relationship between the local communities and their environment. This safari seamlessly blends the excitement of a game drive with the peace of a lake cruise, all easily accessible from your authentic accommodation at Rwetango.
