4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari courtesy of the Kampala 4 Day Safaris Uganda is a popular wildlife holiday trip that combines two popular Uganda National Parks namely Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

A visit to both parks in 4 days offers guests an opportunity to see plenty of wildlife, birds and primates. The tour begins by traveling to Queen Elizabeth National Park located in western Uganda, 5 to 6 hours drive from Kampala.

Queen Elizabeth park is the most visited Ugandan park and here is why; get to see Tree climbing lions of  the Ishasha sector, tracking chimpanzee at Kyambura Gorge and game drives (park has over 200 kms of well maintained game tracks).

Other popular activities include bird watching (park has an excess of 550 species of birds), boat trip on Kazinga Channel which draw a large number of wild animals, birds and reptiles.

Katwe Explosion Craters offer beautiful views and splendid hiking. The next destination on our 4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari.

Wildlife species found in this park include impala, eland, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, warthog, leopard, lion, hyena, hippo and crocodile.

There are plenty of activities to do while at Lake Mburo National Park. These include birding watching, a visit of the Igongo cultural center, guided nature walks, game drives, boat cruise, horse riding, fishing and guided bike rides.

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS QUEEN ELIZABETH LAKE MBURO WILDLIFE SAFARI DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda – Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park (417 Kms)

0700 Hours: After an early breakfast depart Kampala/ Enebbe and drive towards western Uganda. Have a stopover at the equator for photographs and have lunch en route.

The journey will take 6 to 7 hours with stopovers at tourist attractions such as the Royal Drum makers’ village and the Equator.

The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park follows the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey.

Have a game drive en route which will reward you with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species.

Time permitting enjoy some sightseeing in the crater region and also visit the Katwe Salt works for a glimpse into traditional salt mining.

Accommodation Option:

Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge,Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel,Simba Safari Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game Drive And Boat Cruise)

0630 Hours: Have an early breakfast and then go for game drive in the park which provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant forest hogs, buffalo, elephant, waterbuck, Uganda kobs, Topi etc.

1400 Hours: After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hours launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. This trip will pass through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals that may be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing, the climax for this Uganda safari.

Accommodation Option:

Mid-range Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge,Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel View Resort, Mweya Hostel,Simba Safari Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth – Drive To Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park

0800 Hours: After breakfast at the lodge/ camp depart by road for Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3 to 4 hours with stopovers at areas of tourist attraction.

Lake Mburo National Park is made up of a diverse eco-systems  and this has rendered it to be one of the richest in bio-diversity.

Expect to see animals like zebra, eland, and buffalo, impala, roan antelope, leopard, hyena, hippo, bush bucks, and klipspringer.

The presence of the Lake Mburo in the Park enables visitors to take a boat ride, do some sport fishing and see the crocodiles, pelicans, shoebill stork, hippos, cormorants, fish eagles along the shores of the lake.

After lunch enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo looking for crocodiles, pelicans, hippos, herons and the rare shoebill stork.

Accommodation Option:

Budget Accommodation: Rwonyo Rest Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Mburo,Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock, Eagles Nest

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Early Morning Game Run – Drive Back To Kampala/ Entebbe

0630 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive through the park in search of plain game like zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds.

After you will depart for Kampala arriving in the afternoon in time for transfer to the airport for your departure Safari.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch }

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS QUEEN ELIZABETH LAKE MBURO WILDLIFE SAFARI SUMMARY ITINERARY

DAY 1: Entebbe, Uganda – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (417 Kms)
DAY 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game drive and boat cruise)
DAY 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
DAY 4: Lake Mburo National Park morning game drive – Drive to Kigali/ Entebbe and enjoy a City Tour