5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
This is a 5 days Uganda wildlife safari, which is a perfect Uganda safari for wildlife enthusiasts. You will visit Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have a game drive and a boat cruise at Lake Mburo, a game drive and a boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe Airport and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and a boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and an afternoon boat cruise
Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to a hotel in Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe Airport and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You will be picked up from Entebbe Airport by an experienced Chopper Tour and Travel company guide, and you will head to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have a stopover at Mpambire drum makers for a cultural experience and at Kayabwe at the equator monument for pictures, and then you will proceed. You will then have an en route lunch at a hotel in Mbarara, and then you will continue to Lake Mburo National Park. You will check into a lodge at Lake Mburo, and then you will have dinner in the evening and afterwards retire to bed.
Accommodation options
- Mihingo lodge for luxury, Mburo safari lodge for midrange and Rwonyo rest camp for budget
Day 2: Morning game drive and a boat cruise
You will have an early morning breakfast, and then you will leave the lodge and go for a morning game drive. You will spend about 3 to 4 hours while on the game drive. You will spot zebras, giraffes, elephants and many more. You will then get back to the lodge and have lunch.
After lunch, you will go for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, which will take about 2 hours. You will be able to see hippos, crocodiles and numerous birds. You will then get back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and an afternoon boat cruise
You will have breakfast at the lodge, and then you will check out of the lodge. You will then be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will check into a lodge upon arrival, and you will be served lunch.
After lunch, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise. An afternoon boat cruise will take place at the Kazinga Channel to explore the wonderful bird and animal species. It will take you about 2 to 3 hours while on the boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel. You will then be returned to the lodge. You will rest, have dinner and then retire to bed.
Accommodation options
- Mweya safari lodge for luxury, Enganzi game lodge for midrange and Pumba safari lodge for budget
Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast, and then you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will then go for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. The game drive will last for approximately 3 to 4 hours. You will have views of the tree-climbing lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants, bushbucks and many more. You will spot numerous birds, and then the guide will transfer you back to the lodge.
You will have lunch at the lodge, and then the guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will check into a lodge when you arrive, and you will have dinner before you retire to bed.
Accommodation options
- Bwindi lodge for luxury, Agandi lodge for midrange and Buhoma community rest camp for budget
Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to a hotel in Kampala
After having breakfast, you will leave the lodge and head to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will leave the park headquarters and go for gorilla trekking. You will spend one hour with the Uganda gorillas, and you will monitor how they play and carry out a variety of activities. You will take pictures of them, and then you will head back to the lodge.
You will be served lunch at the lodge, and then the guide will drive you back to Kampala after checking out of the lodge. You will then be dropped off at a hotel in Kampala.
End of the 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
Safari includes
- Mineral-bottled water
- 4WD safari vehicle
- Meals
- Accommodation
- English-speaking driver guide
- Pick up and drop off
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla trekking permit
- All activities fees as per the itinerary
Safari excludes
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees
- Air ticket fees
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses
