The Night Game Drive In Lake Mburo National Park; Begins around 6:00PM after dinner. Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda is home to a variety of animal species, including buffaloes, impalas, zebras, giraffes, Topi, elands, bushbucks, waterbucks, leopards, jackals, hyenas, and more than 300 bird species. The park gives you a great opportunity to view wildlife in the dark of the park as well as making and creating a great memorable experience.
ALWAYS REMEMBER; During the night game drive use of Uganda Wildlife Authority guides is mandatory and only pre-registered vehicles will be allowed to undertake the interesting night game drives.
What you Should Know before Going for a Night Game Drive?
- Before conducting a nocturnal game drive, you should note that off road driving during night and morning game drives is not allowed inside all national parks to prevent vehicle damage to the environment.
- Night game drives offer a great opportunity to spot nocturnal animals that include bush babies, genet cats, mongoose, aardvarks, and owls among others
- Bring sandbags to steady camera and a good binocular for easy sightings
- Always wear a sunscreen and an insect repellent while on a game drive
- If you go on a game drive, make sure you carry your sunglasses and a hat. In case you come back after dark, don’t forget to take something warm to wear.
- When you go for a bush toilet, make sure to ask your guide to accompany you. Safari vehicles used for safari game drives
- You should not drive the Vehicles too close to the animals because the spotlights can blind or confuse the animals.