Entebbe: Lake Mburo Park and Queen Elizabeth Park 3-Day Trip
ID: GYG1070039-1643657
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover Uganda through a night game drive, a guided walking safari, and a boat safari. Track Lions, hyenas and leopards, explore the bush on foot to view giraffes, antelopes, and more up close.
Day1-Transfer from Entebbe Airport to Lake Mburo National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your guide and begin your journey with a scenic 4–5 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and take some time to relax and unwind, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature.
Later in the evening, set out on a night game drive, one of the few places in Uganda where this is permitted. With spotlights and a skilled ranger, venture into the darkened savanna in search of nocturnal wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, genets, and bush babies—creatures that are rarely seen during the day.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Eagle’s Nest lodge
Day2 Walking Safari & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel
Start your day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, a unique opportunity to observe wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other antelopes up close, accompanied by an experienced ranger.
Exit the park and drive to Mbarara for a lunch stop. Continue your journey—approximately 2 to 3 hours—to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the early afternoon.
Upon arrival, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, for an opportunity to view large numbers of hippos, elephants drinking at the water’s edge, buffalo, and an array of bird species, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans.
Conclude the day with an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime location for spotting lions, leopards, and other savanna wildlife as they become more active during the cooler evening hours.
Accommodation: Bush lodge
Day3 Morning Game Drive &Transfer Back to Entebbe
Start your morning with an early game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a region known for its abundant wildlife and wide-open savanna landscapes. This area offers some of the best chances to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Ugandan kob, Enjoy the drive until around 10:00 AM, then return to your lodge for a quick refresh and checkout.
Afterward, begin your drive back to Entebbe, the drive typically takes 6–7 hours. You may opt for a lunch stop en route before continuing to Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll arrive in time for your departure flight, marking the end of your safari adventure.
Highlights
- Track hyenas and leopards on a night game drive
- Feel the pulse of the bush on a guided walking safari to view giraffes, zebra
- Embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Game Park Entry Permits
- 4X4 Land Cruiser For Game Viewing
- Full Board Accommodation
- Hotel/ Airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Arrival and Departure International Flights from Home
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Tips of any kind
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.