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The National Park is situated close to the border of lake Victoria ,boarder of Rwanda and is surrounded by the wondrous waters of the kagera River and Lake Burigi One of the special features about the wild life of this park is that one of the largest antelopes of the world the statuesque Cape eland is found here Burigi – Chato National Park the typical grasslands of the African Savannah.
Burigi-Chato National Park also involves the other ecosystems of Rwanda Akagera National Park and Uganda’s Kikati game reserve, rangeland are to the north of the Katungo River and the lake Mburo National park. This National Park is set among the pictorial beauty of the lakes and the riverside which is a delight for the eyes of any tourist.
Why should visit You should visit Burigi National Park for a crowd-free, peaceful safari experience, offering a chance to see diverse wildlife like elephants and giraffes, along with unique bird species such as the shoebill stork, and to explore scenic lakes through boat cruises and fishing. The park’s remote setting, varied landscapes including savannahs and wetlands, and opportunities for guided walking safaris and cultural tours make it ideal for travelers seeking a more intimate and untouched wilderness adventure.
Scenic Landscapes and Activities Lakes and Wetlands: Explore the picturesque Lake Burigi, which features numerous islands and bays, and its surrounding wetlands, which are crucial habitats for many species. Variety of Activities: Engage in activities such as game drives, guided walking safaris for a closer look at the bush, and boat safaris for wildlife and landscape viewing on the lake. Fishing and Camping: Try your hand at fishing in designated areas of Lake Burigi and enjoy camping to experience the sounds of the wilderness at night.
Wildlife Viewing: June to October (Dry Season): This is the prime time for wildlife viewing, with animals concentrating around freshwater sources.
Weather: Expect warm, dry days with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
For Birdwatching: November to December & March to May
(Wet Season): These periods are excellent for birding, as many migratory bird species are present.
Experience: The park becomes a lush, green paradise, and birdwatchers can find a variety of species in the park’s lakes, swamps, and wetlands. Getting There To reach Burigi-Chato National Park, you can fly to Chato Airport or Bukoba Airport from Mwanza or Dar es Salaam, then take a road transfer. Alternatively, you can drive to the park from nearby towns like Bukoba, Mwanza, or Biharamulo,
The National Park has a wide collection of wildlife and some of them are elephant, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, leopards, zebras and giraffes. Some rare species of birds are also found in the Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa and Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park and some of them are fish eagles, papyrus ganolek, and bizarre shoebill stork. It also extends to the eastern side towards the Kimisi, Ibanda-Kyerwa and Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park Tanzania. So just book a trip to this amazing national park .
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