Lake Mburo National park is the samallest savanna park in Uganda at the size of 370km2 . Its conveniently situated along Kampala – Mbarara road in Kiruhura District. Lake Mburo was once dominated by open savanna, now contains much woodland as there are no elephants to control the vegetation. In the western part of the park, the savanna is interspersed with rocky ridges and forested gorges while patches of papyrus swamp and narrow bands of lush riparian woodland line many lakes.
Requirements for filming in Lake Mburo National park
Filmmakers require media accreditation or media permit from Uganda Media Council. Crystal Fixers Uganda will assist you in processing of Media card. More so, you need location card and since Lake Mburo is managed by Uganda wildlife Authority, the filming crew must sigh filming contract with UWA. Make all the necessary payments and also filming gear clearances at the Airports and ground boarders.
Things to Film in Lake Mburo National Park
Yes, a small in size but rich in terms of attractions thus a wide range of filming opportunity. It is home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reed buck. More things to film include lakes, birds and the savannah vegetation among others.
Accommodation for Film Makers in Lake Mburo National Park
Basing on the budget of the filming crew, can choose luxury, mid-range or budget accommodation. Some of the accommodation include Rwakobo Rock, Mihingo Lodge, lake Mburo safari Lodge and Hyena Hill Lodge among others.
Best time to Film in Lake Mburo National park
Filming is done throughout the year in Lake Mburo National Park however, dry season is the best; June to August to September and Mid- December to early March.
