4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

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This 4-day wildlife safari combines two popular Uganda holiday destinations,  Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda’s most popular and most accessible savannah reserve and Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Uganda’s savanna National Parks and the closest park to both Kampala and Entebbe.

A visit to both game parks in 4 days offers guests an opportunity to see plenty of wildlife, birds, and primates. Beginning and ending in Kampala, Uganda, the tour starts by traveling to Queen Elizabeth National Park located in western Uganda, a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kampala.

Queen Elizabeth Park is the most visited Ugandan park and here is why; get to see Tree climbing lions of the Ishasha sector, tracking chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge, and game drives (the park has over 200 km of well-maintained game tracks).

We enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge/ camp and see wildlife such as the Uganda Kob antelope, elephants, lions, buffalo, waterbuck, warthogs, and various other antelope and bird species.

Day two begins with a morning game drive in the park and later in the afternoon, we embark on a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, getting up close to hippos, buffalos, and other wildlife. The boat trip offers excellent bird watching opportunities, as well as the chance to see elephants, warthogs, and Kobs.

The banks of the channel are home to a rich variety of birds, including Pink-backed Pelicans, Pied and Malachite Kingfishers, and Saddle-billed Stork.

On day three, we set off east to Lake Mburo National Park. This afternoon you have the option of exploring the lake by boat. The boat cruise is an excellent way to watch the animals and birds of the lake, especially the crocodiles and hippos found in abundance here.

Birding enthusiasts can look forward to spotting kingfishers, African fish eagles, and shoebill storks, amongst other waterbirds. Other activities in Lake Mburo include bird watching, a visit to the Igongo cultural center, guided nature walks, horse riding, fishing, and guided bike rides.

On day four we return to Kampala where our 4 days 3 nights Queen Elizabeth Lake Mburo wildlife safari comes to a close. Airport drop-off can be arranged free of charge, if you are flying out on the last day of the safari.

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game drive and boat cruise)
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 4: Lake Mburo National Park morning game drive – Drive to Kigali/ Entebbe and enjoy a City Tour

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (417 Kms)

0700 Hours: After an early breakfast depart Kampala/ Entebbe and drive towards western Uganda. Have a stopover at the equator for photographs and have lunch en route.

The journey will take 6 to 7 hours with stopovers at tourist attractions such as the Royal Drum makers’ village and the Equator. The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park follows the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey.

Have a game drive en-route which will reward you with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas, and a variety of Antelope species. Time permitting enjoy some sightseeing in the crater region and also visit the Katwe Salt works for a glimpse into traditional salt mining.

Accommodation Option:

Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel, Simba Safari Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game drive and boat cruise)

0630 Hours: Have an early breakfast and then go for a game drive in the park which provides excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, buffalo, elephants, waterbuck, Uganda kobs, Topi, etc.

1400 Hours: After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hours launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. This trip will pass through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals that may be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching, and game viewing, the climax for this Uganda safari.

Accommodation Option:

Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel, Simba Safari Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth – Drive to Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park 

0800 Hours: After breakfast at the lodge/ camp depart by road for Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3 to 4 hours with stopovers at areas of tourist attractions.

Lake Mburo National Park is made up of diverse ecosystems and this has rendered it to be one of the richest in biodiversity. Expect to see animals like zebra, eland, and buffalo, impala, roan antelope, leopard, hyena, hippo, bushbucks, and klipspringer.

The presence of Lake Mburo in the Park enables visitors to take a boat ride, do some sport fishing and see the crocodiles, pelicans, shoebill stork, hippos, cormorants, fish eagles along the shores of the lake.

After lunch enjoys a boat trip on Lake Mburo looking for crocodiles, pelicans, hippos, herons, and the rare shoebill stork.

Accommodation Option:

Budget Accommodation: Rwonyo Rest Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock, Eagles Nest

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Early Morning Game Run – Drive back to Kampala/ Entebbe

0630 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive through the park in search of plain games like zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala, and a variety of birds.

After you will depart for Kampala arriving in the afternoon in time for transfer to the airport for your departure Safari.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch }