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Classic Uganda Wildlife Safari – 6 Days

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$1,200.00

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Tour Type

About this Destination

Safari Overview

Experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes on this unforgettable 6-day classic safari adventure. This tour combines two of Uganda’s most famous national parks — Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy thrilling game drives, scenic boat cruises along the Nile and Kazinga Channel, breathtaking savannah landscapes, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles, and many bird species.

This safari is ideal for travelers looking for a complete Ugandan wildlife experience at an affordable price.

Safari Highlights

✨ Explore Uganda’s top wildlife parks
✨ Experience game drives across savannah plains
✨ Enjoy boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
✨ Visit the spectacular Murchison Falls
✨ Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos
✨ Scenic countryside and crater lake views
✨ Comfortable lodge accommodation included

Information

Max Guests

15

Min Age

1

Tour Location

Languages Support

Amenities

Car Parking
Outdoor Seating
Reservations

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with pickup from Kampala or Entebbe followed by a briefing from your safari guide.

Drive northwards toward Murchison Falls National Park through scenic countryside landscapes and local towns.

Optional stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

Arrive at the park in the evening and check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Suggested Lodges

  • Pakuba Safari Lodge
  • Heritage Safari Lodge
  • Fort Murchison Lodge

Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Nile Boat Safari – Top of the Falls

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the northern savannah plains.

Possible Wildlife Sightings

  • Elephants
  • Lions
  • Rothschild giraffes
  • Buffaloes
  • Uganda kobs
  • Hyenas

Return to the lodge for lunch before heading for a boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls.

Enjoy sightings of:

  • Hippos
  • Nile crocodiles
  • Water birds
  • Elephants along the riverbanks

After the cruise, proceed for a short hike to the top of the falls for spectacular views.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda.

Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities during the journey.

Arrive at the park in the evening and check into your lodge.

Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Suggested Lodges

  • Bush Lodge
  • Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Tembo Safari Lodge

Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

Wildlife Commonly Seen

  • Lions
  • Elephants
  • Buffaloes
  • Warthogs
  • Antelopes
  • Hyenas

Return for lunch before enjoying a relaxing boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.

The channel is famous for its dense population of hippos and incredible birdlife.

During the Cruise You May Spot

  • Hippos
  • Crocodiles
  • Buffaloes
  • Elephants
  • Pelicans
  • African fish eagles

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 5: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions Experience

After breakfast, transfer to the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a game drive through the wilderness while searching for lions resting in fig trees.

Other animals commonly seen include:

  • Topis
  • Buffaloes
  • Elephants
  • Uganda kobs

Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge or camp.

Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 6: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast before beginning the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

There will be stopovers for photography, refreshments, and lunch along the way.

Arrival expected in the evening depending on traffic conditions.

Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Included

✅ 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✅ Accommodation lodges for 5 nights
✅ Park entrance fees
✅ Game drives
✅ Boat safaris on the Nile & Kazinga Channel
✅ Top of the falls hike
✅ Meals as indicated
✅ Bottled drinking water during safari

Excluded

❌ International flights
❌ Uganda visa fees
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Optional rhino tracking fees
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Alcoholic and soft drinks

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