Horseback riding in Lake Mburo National Park : Four hours is all that’s really needed if you just want to experience Lake Mburo National park in its purest sense from the comfort of a horse. The parks location along the highway to the incomparable Bwindi National Park (4 hours) has made it the most famous stopover where you can relax after an exhausting gorilla trek. However, it is the abundance of wildlife and ease of seeing them (in both the rainy and dry seasons) that makes this lush savannah destination one of the best.
Except for elephants, you have a good chance of encountering all of Africa’s most-sought-after species here, and the zebra density is amongst the highest in the continent. All this beauty can be seen during a horseback riding experience that takes place all week, on a pre-booked basis.
The horses here are absolutely lovely, healthy and the landscape is picturesque. If you are a beginner, this is no trouble at all. Why? The crew that will guide you is well experienced and have lots of tips to share on how you can rock the adventure. The guide who will lead the trip is bilingual so no obstacle in communication.
From young minors to teenage kids and parents, there is a special horse for everyone. Most are docile and calm but most importantly, they are not violent.
The route you will follow is en-route river tributaries, the open savannahs and the woodland. Their beauty is a physical, mental and emotional treat for the body. You can spend an entire hour here relaxing and taking in views of the wilderness and the distant green forests and mountains.
This scene, in addition to other wonderful things, has immensely contributed to the cultural formation of the tribes that live in this area, like the Batooro, Banyankole….
