5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo National Park Safari

5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo Safari Adventure

Overview

Combine the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park with the unique experiences of Lake Mburo National Park on this 5-day Uganda safari. Enjoy exciting game drives, a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and an unforgettable walking safari among zebras and giraffes. Designed for travelers seeking a more diverse safari experience, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of classic game viewing and immersive nature encounters.

Trip Highlights

• Explore two of Uganda’s iconic national parks.
• Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
• Spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, and crocodiles.
• Enjoy an evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Guided walking safari with an armed ranger.
• Opportunity to see zebras, impalas, elands, topis, and giraffes.
• Scenic countryside drives through western Uganda.
• Equator stopover experience.
• Suitable for families, couples, and private travelers.

Trip Information

Destinations

• Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Lake Mburo National Park

Duration

• 5 Days / 4 Nights

Safari Type

• Wildlife Safari
• Boat Safari
• Walking Safari
• Birdwatching Safari
• Private Guided Safari

Starting Point

• Kampala or Entebbe

Ending Point

• Kampala or Entebbe

Transportation

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
• English-speaking driver-guide.

Best Time to Visit

This safari operates throughout the year. The dry seasons (June–September and December–February) generally provide the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Included

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle.
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
• Accommodation for 4 nights.
• Meals as specified.
• Park entrance fees.
• Queen Elizabeth game drive.
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
• Lake Mburo game drive.
• Guided walking safari.
• Ranger fees.
• Bottled drinking water during transfers.

Excluded

• International flights.
• Uganda visa fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Personal expenses.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Laundry services.
• Optional activities.
• Accommodation before or after the safari.

Optional Add-Ons

• Horseback riding in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Lake Mburo boat cruise.
• Cultural community experience.
• Extra night in Entebbe or Kampala.
• Accommodation upgrades.
• Bike Safari / Cycling Safari in Lake Mburo National Park.

Why Choose This Safari?

If you have limited time but want to experience the diversity of Uganda’s wildlife, this itinerary is the perfect choice. It combines the classic safari experience of Queen Elizabeth National Park with the intimate and adventurous activities of Lake Mburo National Park, giving travelers two completely different safari experiences in one unforgettable journey.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from Kampala or Entebbe and brief you on your safari. Begin the journey west through Uganda’s picturesque countryside, passing tea plantations, traditional villages, and rolling hills.

Stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to your lodge. Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings as you prepare for the adventures ahead.

Meals Included

• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation Options

Luxury

• Elephant Plains Lodge
• Mweya Safari Lodge

Mid-range

• Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
• Buffalo Safari Lodge

Budget

• Pumba Safari Cottages
• The Bush Lodge

Day 2: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s premier wildlife-viewing areas. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation before lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its remarkable concentration of hippos and diverse birdlife. You may also spot elephants and buffaloes coming to the water’s edge.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive offers beautiful scenery through western Uganda’s pastoral landscapes.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before relaxing.

Later, enjoy an evening game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, topis, giraffes, bushbucks, and buffaloes.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation Options

Luxury

• Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range

• Rwakobo Rock

Budget

• Eagles Nest Lodge

Day 4: Walking Safari & Optional Activities

Begin the day with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This unique activity allows you to experience wildlife on foot and appreciate the smaller details of the African bush.

Look out for:

• Zebras
• Giraffes
• Impalas
• Elands
• Topis
• Birdlife

Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Optional Activities:

• Horseback riding safari.
• Lake Mburo boat cruise.
• Community cultural visit.
• Nature walks around the lodge.
• Bike Safari / Cycling Safari

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out and beginning the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.

En route, stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and refreshments before continuing to your drop-off point.

Arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari.

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch