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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day wildlife safari adventure in Uganda’s breathtaking Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. This journey offers a perfect blend of exhilarating wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences. Traverse the savannahs and lush forests, where you’ll have the chance to witness the majestic “Big Five” alongside numerous bird species. Enjoy thrilling game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, and guided nature walks. Stay in comfortable lodges and immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Uganda’s natural wonders. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, this safari promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 1 : Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After a morning breakfast, you will be taken to Murchison Falls National Park, the Uganda’s largest national park. The drive will take you through Luwero triangle with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking and Lunch. After, you will proceed to the park early via the Top of the falls where you will listen to the sound of the flowing water! It is here that water thunders through different rapids from a 7-metre gap to fall over 40 meters Gorge below and the experience is mesmerizing! Later drive off to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Game drive and launch cruise along the Albert Nile

After an early morning breakfast, you will go for a game drive on the Northern bank of River Nile. The activity takes about 3 – 5 hours and Wildlife in the Park includes elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Hartebeest, kobs, oribis and waterbucks.

After lunch, you will go for a launch cruise on the Albert Nile which will give you an exciting panoramic view at the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls. Along the cruise, you will encounter crocodiles, hippos, and birds on the river banks like kingfisher, cormorants, bee-eater and the rare shoebill stork. Later return to the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 : Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will prepare for a long drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch in Fort portal town and then proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park where you will arrive in the evening, enjoy the sunset behind the majestic Mt Rwenzori ranges, Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 4 : Game drive and Launch cruise

After an early morning breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector which is well known as the Kob mating grounds and therefore a perfect spot to see a lot of kobs and other antelopes like the sitatunga, and the hyenas. Other wildlife can also be spotted such as the Elephants and lions among others.

In the afternoon, you will go for a launch cruise on the renowned Kazinga channel – famous for its highest hippopotamus concentration in Africa! You will also see a lot of crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and other animals as they come down to drink and bathe plus a great deal of birds on the sandbanks. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 : Full Day Game Drive in Ishasha

After an early morning breakfast, you will set off for a full day game drive in Ishasha the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This part is famous for its’ tree-climbing lions, While lion cubs around the world frequently climb trees for fun, adults rarely do. However, these lionesses enjoy spending the hot afternoons snoozing in fig trees to get away from the tsetse flies and to enjoy a cool breeze. This is the most memorable sight in the park as you have never seen such photogenic lions posing for your camera before. You will also enjoy the stunning scenery and superb birdlife in this remote southern section of the park.

Day 6 : Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Game Drive

Have breakfast and set off for Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover at the Equator. Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, you will go for a game drive where you will see animals like zebras, topis, elands, impalas, buffaloes and antelopes. Later return to the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 : Game drive and Boat cruise on Lake Mburo

Wake up for an early morning game drive and search for early risers and all other animals that you missed out in the previous evening’s game drive. Return to the Lodge for late breakfast and lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride on Lake Mburo which will get you quite close to Crocodiles and Hippos. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 : Guided Nature walk and Travel to Kampala/Entebbe

Breakfast will be served early and after go for the game walk with in the Park. This is a guided walk where you will be escorted by a park ranger to provide you with more information about the Park and security. Return to the lodge for a breakfast, and drive to Entebbe with a stopover for lunch at the equator and photography. Then, proceed to Entebbe Airport.

Includes

Transportation
English speaking Driver/guide
Airport pickup and drop off
Boat cruise
Drinking water
All activities as described in the itinerary
Park entry fee according to the program

Excludes

Personal Expenses like telephone calls, laundry services
Visa
Tips to the guides
ccommodation upgrade
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Person Insurance
Optional activities