5 Days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari
Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth , The 5 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth safari is an unforgettable adventure that takes you to the two of the Uganda’s most stunning national parks, offering a diverse and exciting experience of wildlife, landscapes, and cultures. Beginning at Lake Mburo National Park, you will explore the park’s rolling hills, lush forests and spotting a variety of wildlife including the zebras, impalas, hippos as well as enjoying a relaxing boat cruise and scenic game drive.
From there you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, to where you will discover a vast and varied landscapes of savannas, forests and wetlands, home to an incredible variety of wildlife. With a Kazinga Channel boat cruise and multiple game drives, you will have ample opportunity to spot the park’s diverse wildlife, as well as take in the breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultures of the surrounding communities, making this 5-day safari an unforgettable safari of discovery and adventure.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Pick p and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 3: Game drive and Boat cruise.
Day 4: Exploring Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Day 5: Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
On the first day of the safari, your safari guide from African Vacation Safaris will pick you from any location either at Entebbe International Airport or from your hotel in Kampala, he will welcome you and belief you about the safari. After you will start on your journey to Lake Mburo National Park with the magnificent views along the way. And along the way you will have the stopover at the equator at Kayabwe to where you will have the equator experience about the northern and southern hemispheres.
As well this is the spot to where you will enjoy taking the pictures with your kids. After the experience you will proceed with your journey until you arrive Lake Mburo National Park, and on arrival you will check in your lodge and be served with lunch. After lunch you will go for the afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo for the perfect safari experience as this is where you will spot wildlife including the various bird species and animal species. After the experience you will transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast, after breakfast, check out from your lodge and be transferred to the park and for early morning game drive this is the best moment to where you will encounter the early risers. This is the moment to where you will spot diverse wildlife including the large numbers of zebras, antelopes, buffaloes and various bird species. After the experience you will embark on your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park with the enroute lunch in Bushenyi or Ishaka town.
Then after lunch you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, as the drive takes you through the picturesque countryside, where you can see locals tending to their gardens, tea plantations, and cattle farms offering a glimpse into traditional Ugandan rural life. And once you arrive, you will check in your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Game drive and Boat cruise.
On the 3rd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park for the early morning game drive to encounter the various early risers of the park that includes the leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs, Greater kudus, and watching various bird species like cormorants, bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Cattle egrets and among others, after the game drive you will as well explore the Katwe salt pans to where you will engage in the salt-mining that is such wonderful. After the experience you will transferred back to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch you will go for the most massive afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel that is well known for the highest concentration of the hippos in Africa, not only the hippos the experience is very enough to offer you the perfect views of the various bird species, other animal species in the beautiful scenery. After the experience you will transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Exploring Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park.
On the 4th day of the safari, get up early in the morning and enjoy the breakfast. After the breakfast you will meet your safari guide and go for a more experience in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park that offers you the opportunity to spot the rare tree climbing lions lounging in the fit trees, this offers the tourists with the chances of spotting the more wildlife like the elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and various bird species. The scenic game drives and the stunning vistas make Ishasha a must-visit destination in the park. After the experience you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure.
On the final day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge and meet your safari and get ready to transfer to Kampala. You will start with your journey and along the way you will have a stopover in Mbarara at Igongo cultural centre near Mbarara town and visit the museum. The Igongo cultural centre in Mbarara showcases the rich heritage of the Ankole people, with a museum featuring exhibits on traditional clothing, jewelry and artifacts.
You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch of local cuisine, surrounded by the beautiful gardens and the traditional architecture of the center. It’s a unique and enriching experience that offers a glimpse into Uganda’s vibrant cultural diversity. After lunch you will proceed with your journey to Kampala, with the magnificent views. And once you arrive you be dropped to your convenient place that will bring your safari come to the end.
End of 5 Days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari
5 Days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari includes.
Park entrance fees
Boat cruise fees
All mentioned activities
Services of an English speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
Pick up and drop off
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water
5 Days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari excludes.
Air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities not included on the itinerary
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.
