Embark on a six-day journey through three of Uganda's incredible national parks where you'll spot abundant wildlife and experience some unique adventures.
Beginning in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you'll travel through Uganda’s leafy central plains, driving through tea plantations and Fort Portal town. You'll visit the Katwe Crater Lake to meet the Ugandans who mine for salt in the lake in the evening and spend days exploring the national park on game drives spotting lions in their natural habitat, elephants, buffaloes and more.
After exploring the Ishasha Sector in search of the famous and unique tree-climbing lions, you'll head to Lake Mburo National Park, the only park in Uganda with Eland, Impala antelopes and Burchell Zebras. The scenery of rolling hills, lakes, swamps make Africa real, it is where the Tanzanian Savannah meets Uganda in a most scenic fashion.
Here, you'll head out with an armed ranger for a nature bush walk to see zebras, giraffes, eland, topi and other antelopes, buffaloes, birds, butterflies and the iconic Ankole long-horned cattle.
For those looking to experience the 'real' Africa, this Uganda adventure safari is the perfect trip!Embark on a six-day journey through three of Uganda's incredible national parks where you'll spot abundant wildlife and experience some unique adventures.
Beginning in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you'll travel through Uganda’s leafy central plains, driving through tea plantations and Fort Portal town. You'll visit the Katwe Crater Lake to meet the Ugandans who mine for salt in the lake in the evening and spend days exploring the national park on game drives spotting lions in their natural habitat, elephants, buffaloes and more.
After exploring the Ishasha Sector in search of the famous and unique tree-climbing lions, you'll head to Lake Mburo National Park, the only park in Uganda with Eland, Impala antelopes and Burchell Zebras. The scenery of rolling hills, lakes, swamps make Africa real, it is where the Tanzanian Savannah meets Uganda in a most scenic fashion.
Here, you'll head out with an armed ranger for a nature bush walk to see zebras, giraffes, eland, topi and other antelopes, buffaloes, birds, butterflies and the iconic Ankole long-horned cattle.
For those looking to experience the 'real' Africa, this Uganda adventure safari is the perfect trip!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Uganda!
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You'll arrive at Entebbe International Airport, located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Victoria – the largest freshwater lake in Africa. Here, your driver-guide or a representative from the hotel will welcome you and transfer you to Airport Guest House in Entebbe for your overnight stay. You'll enjoy dinner and get some rest before heading off the following day.
Accommodation
Airport Guesthouse
Transportations
Private Driver from Kampala-Entebbe Airport to Entebbe
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Entebbe
Day 2
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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This morning, your driver will pick you up to begin the long drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The 7-hour drive takes you through Uganda’s leafy central plains, driving through tea plantations and Fort Portal town. You will enjoy lunch in Fort Portal before heading down the rift valley, with the Rwenzori Mountain ranges in the distance on your right and the Rift Valley on the left. In the evening, you'll head to the Katwe Crater Lake to meet the Ugandans who mine for salt in the lake.
Accommodation
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Activities
Katwe Crater Lake
Transportations
Private Driver from Entebbe to Queen Elisabeth Bush Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Entebbe
Western Region
Kasese
Day 3
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
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Your day begins early today as you head along the Kasenyi plains in search of lions in their natural habitat, elephants, buffaloes and more. After an exciting morning, you'll return to your bush lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel – a major highlight of the safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have the opportunity to spot elephants, crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and large numbers of birds like eagles, kingfishers and more.
Accommodation
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Activities
Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Kasese
Day 4
Explore Ishasha Sector
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You'll be up early this morning on your Uganda adventure safari to explore the Ishasha Sector. At 8.00am, with an armed ranger on board, you'll head south to the Ishasha sector of the park. The drive, which will serve as your morning game drive will last between 2-3 hours. On arrival in the Ishasha sector, you'll search for the famous and unique tree-climbing lions. If it is a hot day, be sure to find them atop the sycamore fig trees or the acacia trees that dominate this part of the park.
Accommodation
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Activities
Explore the Ishasha Sector
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Day 5
Drive to Lake Mburo & Explore Mburo
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At 8.00am, you'll depart Lake Bunyonyi and head to Lake Mburo National Park. This small park is the only park in Uganda with Eland, Impala antelopes and Burchell Zebras. The scenery of rolling hills, lakes, swamps make Africa real, it is where the Tanzanian Savannah meets Uganda in a most scenic fashion. After a delicious hot lunch, you'll go out on a game drive to really explore this underrated game park. There are giraffe, buffalo, lots of antelopes, zebra, hippos and a lot more to see.
Accommodation
Mburo Eagle's Nest★3 star
Activities
Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Mburo National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Queen Elisabeth Bush Lodge to Lake Mburo National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Day 6
Morning Bush Walk & Drive Back to Entebbe via Uganda Equator
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Lake Mburo National Park is one of only two parks where visitors can go on a bush nature walk with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide at your side. On a nature walk, you will often see zebras, giraffes, eland, topi and other antelopes, buffaloes, birds, butterflies and the iconic Ankole long-horned cattle. After a refreshing shower and late breakfast, you'll drive to Entebbe via Kampala stopping at the Ugandan Equator for pictures on the way.
Activities
Mburo Morning Bush Nature Walk with Armed Ranger
Equator Line Kayabwe
Transportations
Private Driver from Mburo Eagle's Nest to Kampala-Entebbe Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Western Region
Kayabwe
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
6 activities
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 3,348/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Uganda in 6 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
