5 Days Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

Overview

The 5-day Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park safari in Uganda takes you to the top of the falls, great savannah woodlands, and open savannah grasslands in Murchison Falls for a memorable experience with spotting different wildlife such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, kobs, warthogs, elephants, leopards, waterbucks, antelopes, and many more. Take a boat ride down the Kazinga Channel to witness kingfishers, buffaloes, elephants on the banks, and crocodiles.

Highlights of this five-day journey to Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.

• Rhino tracking.
• Visit the top of the falls and trek through Murchison Falls.
• Visit Uganda’s Equator and experience exciting game drives in both parks to spot animals.
• Boat trips along the Nile River in Murchison Falls and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Visit Crater Lakes in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Swimming at the Paraa Safari Lodge and the Mweya Safari Lodge.

Your 5-day Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth Uganda Safari package offers a sample of Uganda’s Northern / West Nile region, with Savannah woods and open savannah grasslands in Murchison Falls overlooking the West Nile region and the blue mountains of Congo in the distance. While the Queen Elizabeth trip package includes an open savannah grassland overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains. The boat tour in Queen Elizabeth brings you up close to the enormous number of birds on Lake George and Edward.While the Queen Elizabeth trip package includes an open savannah grassland overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains. The boat tour in Queen Elizabeth brings you up close to the enormous number of birds on Lake George and Edward.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Rhino Tracking in Ziwa and Transfer to Murchison Falls

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport: You will be met by our driver/guide from Gecko Safaris Africa and transported to a pre-arranged hotel. Depending on the arrival time of your flight, you may choose to rest for a day after the long travel or begin your 5-day best of Uganda tour.

Our drive takes us via Kampala’s bustling towns of Bwaise and Kawempe, then through the Luwero triangle, which is famed for Uganda’s previous tyrannical dictatorship. Check in at Nakitoma village and travel to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 2-hour break with a rhino tracking adventure.

Lunch at Kabalega Dinners or Masindi Town.

Dinner and overnight at the Paraa Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Morning game drive and boat trip along the Victoria Nile.

After an early breakfast, go on a game drive to see buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, waterbucks, lions, crocodiles, leopards, elephants, Jackson’s heartbeasts, Kobs, oribis, warthogs, and other species.

Return to the Paraa safari lodge for lunch and to prepare for the evening boat cruise on the Nile River.

Dinner and overnight at Budongo Eco Lodge.

Day 3: Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The route to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes us through Masindi, Hoima, Mabale, and Kagadi towns, passing through Kyenjonjo’s tea estates and stopping for lunch at the Gardens Restaurant in Fortportal. Continue for an 80-kilometer trip to Kasese town, which offers stunning views of the Rwenzori highlands and Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We are already seeing a lot of antelope, elephants, and other wildlife.

Dinner and overnight at the Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Early morning game drive followed by a boat trip in the Kazinga Channel.

Early morning game drive is a fantastic opportunity to drive across game paths with a clear view of the Rwenzori Mountains. Many buffaloes and waterbucks have been promised.

3:00 pm Take a 2-hour boat excursion on the Kazinga Channel, then return at 5:00 p.m. to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Return to Kampala / Entebbe Airport.

Following our early morning breakfast, we will briefly drive through the game trails in search of more animal sightings before returning to Kampala / Entebbe Airport or our preferred drop-off location.

End of the five-day Uganda safari package visiting Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth national parks.