5 Days Uganda Wildlife Special

5 Days Uganda Wildlife Special: This 5-day wildlife special takes you to two of Uganda’s most remarkable national parks. Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park, which is home to over 68 mammal species such as buffaloes, bush pigs, leopards, and zebras, as well as various bird species and Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest national park in Uganda, covers approximately 1,978 square kilometres. The park is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including 95 mammal species, over 600 bird species, and 10 primate species.

Safari Highlights

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Boat cruise on Lake Mburo

Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kyambura Gorge

Tree climbing, Lion Game drive

Transfer back to Kampala

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park- Afternoon Boat cruise.

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park: On the first day after your breakfast, you will meet up with our driver either from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala and will be briefed about your 5 days Uganda wildlife special. Then you will start your 4 to 5 hours journey to south-western part of Uganda via Masaka, have a brief stopover for photographs at Kayabwe equator crossing and continue through Mbarara city to Lake Mburo. On arrival in the park, proceed to your reserved lodge, check and have lunch while on your Uganda safari.

Afternoon Boat cruise: After enjoying lunch at your lodge, your driver-guide will escort you to the lakeside for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo. The cruise typically begins at 2:00 PM and lasts approximately two hours, offering a serene and immersive experience in one of Uganda’s most picturesque national parks. As you glide across the calm waters of Lake Mburo, you will be treated to exceptional wildlife viewing, especially along the shoreline where animals gather to drink, feed, or cool off.

This boat safari offers close-up encounters with large pods of hippos submerged in the water, occasionally surfacing with grunts and splashes. Nile crocodiles can often be seen basking on the banks or lurking just beneath the surface. The cruise also provides excellent opportunities to observe herds of buffalo wallowing in the mud, as well as various species of antelopes such as impalas, waterbucks, and topis grazing along the lakeside vegetation. The tranquil setting also makes it easier to observe wildlife behaviours without disturbing them. By the end of the cruise, you will have enjoyed a unique perspective of the park’s wildlife and landscapes, with excellent opportunities for photography and peaceful reflection. After the boat ride, you will return to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by nature.

Day 2: Game Drive – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game Drive: You will wake up, have breakfast, check out of your lodge, meet up with your driver and go for a morning game drive where you can take several tracks like the Zebra track where you will be able to view animals like zebras, bushbucks, oribis along the road side or Kazuma track where you will have a great view of Lake Mburo National Park or Kigambira loop where you will sight animals like duikers, antelopes, impalas and warthogs. After the game drive, you will drive out of the park and start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: On your Journey, day 2 of the 5 days Uganda Wildlife Special to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have a stopover for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. After lunch, you will continue with your 4 to 5 hours journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park and on your arrival, will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge, Park View Safari Lodge, Pumba Safari Lodge

Day 3: Game Drive – Boat cruise

Morning Game Drive: You will begin your day early, departing from your lodge just before sunrise to take advantage of the best wildlife viewing hours. You may either have a quick breakfast at the lodge or pack a breakfast to enjoy later in the bush. Your morning game drive will take you into the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, specifically the Kasenyi or Mweya plains areas, renowned for their rich concentration of wildlife. This early morning drive, lasting approximately three hours, offers a prime opportunity to observe a variety of animals at their most active.

You will be on the lookout for early risers such as antelopes and buffalo, as well as nocturnal species and apex predators like leopards and lions, which tend to retreat into hiding as the sun climbs higher. Large pods of hippos may be seen returning to the water, and the landscape will be alive with the calls and colours of both resident and migratory bird species. After the game drive, your driver-guide will take you back to the lodge where you can unwind, freshen up, and enjoy a well-deserved lunch as you reflect on the morning’s wildlife encounters.

Afternoon Boat cruise: After lunch and a short period of relaxation at your lodge, you will head out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that links Lake George to Lake Edward. The cruise typically begins around 2:00 PM and lasts approximately two hours, offering a unique perspective on the park’s diverse wildlife from the comfort of your boat.

This scenic water on a Uganda safari provides an excellent opportunity to observe one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa, often seen in large pods wallowing and grunting in the shallow waters. Along the shores of the channel, you are likely to spot Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, herds of buffalo cooling off at the water’s edge, and elephants coming down to drink or bathe. Warthogs and other plains game may also be seen grazing along the banks. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of avian life along the channel. Keep an eye out for striking species such as the saddle-billed stork, great white and pink-backed pelicans, African fish eagles, various herons, and cormorants, among many others.

As the boat gently glides along the waterway, you will enjoy both the rich wildlife encounters and the peaceful ambiance of the channel. After the cruise, your driver will transfer you back to the lodge where you can relax for the evening, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge – Lion tracking Game Drive

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge: You will wake up early, have breakfast, and meet up with your driver guide to transfer you to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. This area is known as the valley of apes in Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, you will head to the headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations of chimpanzee trekking. Then you will start the trek under the guidance of an experienced ranger who is well conversant with the gorilla trails.

This takes about 30 to 3 hours or even longer, depending on the location of the chimpanzees, because they are always mobile, looking for food. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour around them, and you will be allowed to take photographs and record videos. After you will trek back to the headquarters where you will meet up with your driver and be taken back to your lodge for relaxation and lunch.

Lion Tracking Game Drive: After a well-deserved lunch at your lodge, you will meet your driver-guide and depart for an afternoon game drive and the famous climbing lion experience in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drive will offer you a prime chance to spot tree-climbing lions resting on fig trees, a technique they use to hunt antelopes and other animals in the savannah grassland. You will also encounter a variety of bird species such as the black-bellied bustard, grey-capped warbler, black vulture, and grey-backed fiscal. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

This is your last day of your 5 days Uganda Wildlife Special, You will wake up, have breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet up with your driver. You will have a very brief game drive on your way out of the park, you may even spot some animals that you might have missed in your previous game drives. After your will start your journey back to Kampala with a stopover for lunch at Igongo Culture Centre, and then continue your journey back to Kampala, where your driver will drop you off at Entebbe International Airport or any place of your convenience.

End of the 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Special Trip.

Tour includes;

An English-speaking driver guide

Tour van

Boat cruise

Tracking permits

Full board accommodation

Bottled water

Tour excludes;

Air flight tickets

Visas

Optional activities not included in the itinerary

Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips, among others.