5 Days Best Of Uganda Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Pickup And Transfer To Murchison Falls NP

This day begins with a delectable breakfast at the lodge if you have already arrived in Uganda, or with a warm welcome and briefing by the driver guide at Entebbe International Park/Kampala city. Following the briefing, you will begin the 5 - 6 hours’ drive to Murchison Falls National Park, which is the country's largest and oldest national park. A one-hour Rhino trekking stopover will be made en route in the Nakasongola district. After that, it's time for lunch before heading to the lodge for some rest, dinner, and an overnight stay

Overnight:

Fort Murchison lodge (Budget)

Pakuba lodge (Mid range)

Paraa Safari Lodge ( Luxury)

Day 2: Game Drive And Boat Cruise

Begin the day with a three-hour game drive in the park's vast savannah habitat in the northwestern section. Reaching out to different parts of the grazing and hunting territories will take about three to four hours, with plenty of opportunities to photograph the lush greenery, giraffes, warthogs, bush babies, Uganda Kobs, lions and leopards on a lucky day, several antelope species, and more, not to mention primates like Baboons and birds like egrets.

Following the wildlife drive, enjoy a bush breakfast in the wild before returning to the resort for lunch and a boat excursion to the bottom of the world's most powerful waterfall, Murchison Falls. A boat tour on the Nile for 2-3 hours is fascinating, with sights of enormous Nile crocodiles, hippos, water ducks and more. Proceed to the bottom of the falls, where breathtaking vistas of thundering waves squeezing down a tiny 7-meter gorge to the Nile may be seen from afar. Finish the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the resort.

Overnight:

Fort murchison Lodge (Budget)

Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid range)

Paraa Safari Lodge ( Luxury)

Day 3: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

This day will begin with a delicious cup of coffee at the lodge, followed by a one-hour guided nature walk along the authorized pathways, which will include a variety of flora and wildlife. After that, check out of the lodge for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, "the potpourri of wonders." This gorgeous journey takes about 6-8 hours, including a lunch stop along the way in Fortportal, Uganda's tourism capital. After that, take a 2- to 3-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the undulating hills, sprinkled homesteads, and other sights. Arrive at your lodge at sunset for refreshments, dinner, and a relaxing snooze.

Overnight:

Bush Lodge (Budget)

Elephant Hab Lodge (Mid range)

Mweya Safari Lodge ( Luxury)

Day 4: Sunrise Game Drive And Evening Boat Cruise

Begin your day by keeping an eye and camera on the animals, birds, and primates that traverse the vast savannah grassland of Queen Elizabeth National Park, feeding and sunbathing. The three to four-hour game drive brings you up close to the breathtaking terrain and its inhabitants, including lions, hyenas and leopards on a lucky day; African elephants, Cape Buffaloes, zebras, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, warthogs, crested cranes, and more.

After the game drive, have a delicious bush breakfast before returning to the resort for some relaxation and lunch. The boat trip will be the only activity in the afternoon as you enjoy the cool wind while watching the many aquatic wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and more. You'll return to the resort around dusk for refreshments, dinner, and a relaxing snooze.

Overnight:

Bush Lodge (Budget)

Elephant Hab Lodge (Mid range)

Mweya Safari Lodge ( Luxury)

Day 5: End Of Safari. Return To Kampala

At daybreak, treat your bowels to a cup of African coffee before checking out and driving to Entebbe International Airport for your next trip. The drive is undoubtedly fascinating, traveling through lush countryside, dotted African huts, and bustling cities with music and food. Lunch and photos will be taken at the equator, which is an imaginary line that separates the world into the northern and southern hemispheres.