3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
This 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari is an exciting tour where one gets a chance to explore one of the most open savannah parks for wildlife like elephants, chimpanzees, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, hippos, crocodiles. For a boat cruise. This safari is a two in one safari since it allows you to visit Lake Mburo National park for more wildlife viewing; it is home to Uganda’s largest zebra and eland populations, you will have a boat cruise and nature walks.
This 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari is a short tour holiday can be done on a weekend, honeymoon, for a vacation, family trip, get together trip name it.
Brief Itinerary of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Kasenyi trail Game drive and Transfer back to Kampala.
Detailed Itinerary of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
On your first day of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, You will be picked up from a hotel in Kampala or residence and start your transfer to Lake Mburo National Park in the western region. The first stop over will be at the equator for some experiments and stand in both the world’s hemispheres at ago. En-route to the park along the way, you will gaze in awe at the Savannah grasslands dotted with settlement, banana plantations, the long horned Ankole cattle popular in the region.
Upon reaching the park, have lunch served and immediately after head for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo in the park where you will spot a number of water species like hippos, crocodiles and countless bird species. After the cruise go for a game drive which gives you a chance to get a close encounter with the park’s wildlife like zebras, hippos, crocodiles, islands, antelopes, impala name it and a variety of bird life. Later transfer to a booked lodge of your choice for dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation options: Luxury; Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range; Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget; Eagles Nest, Hyena Hill Lodge. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2 of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, After a very early breakfast, head to the park for a morning game drive to get another gaze at the park’s wildlife and also encounter those you would have missed on the evening drive. Your guide will drive towards the Mburo Rwonyo Head quarter to spot hyenas coming back to their dens after hunting and hippos walking back to the waters. Possible sighting includes zebras, giraffes, impala, Uganda Kobs, leopards, Elands, buffaloes. After the drive head back to the lodge and pack your luggage as you say your last goodbyes to lake Mburo National Park and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park.
Upon arrival at the park, immediately go for a 2 hours boat cruise on the Kazinga channel where you will get close to the park’s water animals like hippos, crocodiles plus elephants and bird species at the shores. After the boat cruise, go to Lake Katwe for an hour of salt mining experience with locals. Afterwards, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options; Katara lodge/Mweya safari lodge (luxury), Kasenyi safari Camp/Ihamba safari lodge, Enganzi game lodge (Mid-range), Simba safari Camp, Bush Lodge, Tembo Safari Lodge (Budget). Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Kasenyi trail Game drive and Transfer back to Kampala.
On the last day of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, After breakfast, check out the lodge and drive to the Kasenyi trail for sightings on wild animals like Elephants, lions, Uganda Kobs, Antelopes and more. After retreat to Kampala with en-route lunch. Your guide driver will drop you at your destination either at a hotel or residence in Kampala/Entebbe or at the Airport to catch a flight back home depending on your flight schedule.
Price of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Includes
- English speaking driver guide
- On board accommodation
- Boat cruise, hike and game drive fees
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- All meals
- Entrance fee
- Bottled drinking water
- Taxes
Price of 3 days Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Excludes
- International Flights
- Visas
- Any changes in Itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation before or after the Safari