Expectation for a Boat Cruise
The boat cruise along Lake Mburo is so remarkable and one of the major activities that you shouldn’t miss during your safari in Uganda. This activity is done in two session that is the morning which is always at 9:00 and the in the afternoon around 2:00 each takes about 2 to 3 hours.
The boat cruise departs from Rwonyo being accompanied by an experienced park guide who will give you information about the park, this activity brings about the attractive scenery and pleasure attached to being out on water.
Flora and Fauna
This boat cruise will get you to come face to face with the flora and fauna of the lake. Along the banks, you may also see many animals that come to the water especially in the dry season. Notable animals include hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, buffaloes, and otters. Please note that there are at least three types of otters that are found in the lake.
Also when it comes to the birds, there are several water birds that can be seen. These include malachite kingfishers, African Fish eagles, blue headed weavers, Rufuos long tailed starlings, the pied kingfishers, hammerkobs, Herons, pelicans, as well as the cormorants.
The elusive African finfoot, papyrus gonolek, white winged warbler, African water rail white backed night heron also a common sighting . The more conspicuous waterbirds birdwatchers may also catch glimpse of the African fish eagle, the rare shoebill stork, pied kingfisher, and various egrets, herons, Ross’s turaco, etc.
This boat safari will also give you a chance to view the crocodiles as well as the hippos in their natural habitat and it has continued to be the major tourist attraction.
Practical Information
A boat cruise on Lake Mburo regularly launches from the Rwonyo jetty at 08:00 and lasts for two-hours along the eastern banks of Lake Mburo. In addition to the charming scenery and simple pleasures of floating in a boat surrounded by wild animals, the launch trip provides good sightings of hippo, crocodile, buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, and otter among others.
Boat Cruise can be done all year round though best during the dry season with less rainfall in the park therefore many animals will gather around the water bodies to drink water which gives you an opportunity to view different animals and take beautiful photos for memories.
How much is the boat cruise on Lake Mburo?
Prices are subject on capacity therefore, a tw0 hour boat cruise on Lake Mburo in a small boat of 4-8 people capacity costs about $20 per person for foreigners and 30,000 Uganda Shillings per person for nationals. And a bigger boat cost about $30 per person