5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Safari

5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Safari

Tour Description

Discover the heart of Uganda’s wildlife and natural beauty on this exhilarating 5-day safari, exploring the diverse ecosystems of Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. This compact adventure combines thrilling game drives, scenic boat cruises, and cultural experiences, offering an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Highlights:

  • Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park: Kick off your journey with a scenic drive from Kampala, stopping at the Equator for a photo opportunity before arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park for a warm welcome and overnight stay.
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park: Embark on early morning game drives to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and more. Enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife. Explore the Kyambura Gorge for optional chimpanzee tracking or additional game drives, and visit the historic Katwe Salt Works and crater lakes for a glimpse into Uganda’s cultural and geological heritage.
  • Lake Mburo National Park: Encounter zebras, elands, antelopes, and other wildlife during a morning game drive in this picturesque park, with a chance to view the serene Lake Mburo before concluding your safari.
  • Return to Kampala/Entebbe: Wrap up your adventure with a leisurely drive back, reflecting on the incredible wildlife and landscapes experienced.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Park entrance fees
Game drives in our 4wd vehicle with pop-up roof
Private transport/safari
Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari
All activities (unless labeled as optional
Enough mineral bottled water while on safari
A professional safari guide
Daily safari and wildlife briefing
Airports meet and greet
All government taxes where applicable
Transfers from and to the airport
Everyone is guaranteed a window seat for maximum game viewing

 

Exclusions

International flights (from/to home)
Medical insurance
Passports and visas
Driver/ Guide Gratuity and Tips
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc

Details Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala/Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast leave Kampala with a stopover at the Equator for photography, and proceed to Mbarara town arriving in time for lunch before you continue with your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive in time for dinner and overnight at your lodge/hostel.

 

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
 

An early morning mini-breakfast proceed for early morning game drive where you will have a chance of seeing Buffalo, Bush Bucks, Defassa Waterbucks, elephants, Giant Forest Hog, leopard, lion, Semi-aquatic Sitatunga, Side Stripped Jackal then return to lodge/hostel for breakfast. After lunch you will enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward where you will have a chance of seeing the highest concentration of yawning hippos surrounded by different species of birds. Many buffaloes rest in water, with crocodiles being a common site along the shore. Other animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This boat cruise will offer an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing before returning to the lodge/hostel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early morning breakfast, followed by either optional excursion to the Kyambura gorge, for chimpanzee tracking with the possibility of seeing a variety of primates or proceed for another game drive before returning to lodge/hostel for breakfast. After lunch you will visit the crater lakes region, Baboon cliffs and Katwe Salt works for a glimpse into traditional salt mining. This is one of the oldest salt mines in Uganda established in the 14th Century. Return to lodge/hostel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth/Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast depart for Lake Mburo National Park with lunch stop at Mbarara town before we proceed to the park where you will arrive in time for dinner and overnight at tented camp-lodge/camp.

 

Day 5: Lake Mburo/Kampala.
 

After breakfast proceed for a morning game drive where you will have a chance of seeing antelope, buffalo, eland, elephant, zebra among other wild. You will also pass via Lake Mburo before returning for lunch and later proceed to Kampala or Entebbe.

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