6 Days Uganda Safari

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Enjoy every moment of your vacation with this thoughtfully organized day-by-day safari experience. Great start. Great End. You will go on a city tour of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and see places like the Kasubi tombs, the Independence Monument, and the Uganda Museum, which houses many of the nation’s historical and cultural artifacts. Visit Lake Mburo National Park in the west to see impalas, zebras, and hippos. Your final stop will be Queen Elizabeth National Park, where a boat tour and game drive will let you to discover the magnificent scenery, Lions, and the lovely Kazinga channel. Other activities are guided nature walk, and the experience at Kazinga channel where spot the imaginary line which divides the earth between the northern and southern hemisphere.

Detailed Trip

Day 1: Pickup and Kampala city tour

Upon landing at Entebbe international airport, our company driver guide will meet and greet you, ushering you to the pearl of Africa; the land with beauty and variety of flora and fauna. You will be driven to the lodge to check-in and have some rest. At about 11:00 am, you will be picked for a visit to the Independence Monument, followed by Kasubi Tombs. Later there will be Lunch at Ndere cultural center, followed by an evening drive to Uganda Museum where you will uncover Uganda’s historical and cultural attractions. The last place to tour will be the busy markets to see how Uganda’s city dwellers trade. Afterword’s, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful nap.

Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Today, you will have a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, and then checkout for a scenic 4–5-hour drive to Lake Mburo national Park. Lake Mburo national park is the nearest national park In Uganda, with the largest concentration of Antelope species. You will arrive and check-in the lodge for Lunch, and a relaxed evening at Igongo cultural center where you will enjoy the cultural entertainment by the westerners and also explore the Museum. End this day with dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Game Drive and boat cruise

At day break, you will have a hefty breakfast meal at the lodge, and then go for a 3–4-hour game drive around the open savannah park. You will spot among others; the elephants, warthogs, zebras, buffalos, elephants, the impalas-the worlds largest Antelope species and more. After the game drive, you will have a refreshment and Lunch break. That will be followed by an afternoon boat cruise, where you will get to enjoy serene environment around the Lake, and the view of the hippos, crocodiles, and more. Dinner and a peaceful nap close up this day’s call.

Day 4: Lake Mburo National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your day with a delicious breakfast meal at the lodge, and thereafter checkout for a Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park-a medley of wonders. For about 5-6 hours, you will be enjoying the stunning landscape views, plantations, and more. You will have an enroute stopover for refreshment, Lunch and at the place the driver guide deems magnificent. Arrive and check-in at the lodge for refreshment. The evening optional activities are; a guided nature walk, visit to the salt mines and more. Dinner and overnight zeal off the day.

Day 5: Game drive and Boat cruise

After breakfast, you will go for a rewarding 3–4-hour game viewing experience around the kisenyi and other parts of the park. Queen Elizabeth national park is of the most visited national parks in Uganda. It is the second largest, and with the rare tree climbing Lions. It is not guaranteed to encounter an animal in your checklist since they are at large and no appointments are made with them. The notable residents are among others; the lions, leopards, the cape Buffaloes, African Elephants, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, crested crane, eagles and more. This savannah park is magnificent, and you will enjoy viewing the stunning landscape.

After the game drive session, you will have a Lunch break, followed by a rewarding boat cruise experience at kazinga channel. The boat cruise lasts for 2-3 hours, and you get to identify several aquatic birds, the school of hippo, crocodiles and more. The sail on the water is safe and very enjoyable, with the sweet lake breeze. The day ends with dinner and a sweet slumber.

Day 6: Lion trekking and Deperture

Very early in the morning, you will wake up for the first catchup with the Lions. The guides will help you search and find the Lions, uncover their lifestyle and habitat. The lions tracked are in surveillance thus there is no of missing. After watching and photo moments, you will return to the lodge for Late breakfast, and then checkout for a transfer to Entebbe international airport for a Deperture flight. On reaching Mbarara, you will have a stopover at the equator for Lunch and to watch the demonstration of the marginal line which divides the earth into two; the northern and southern hemisphere.

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

Are there good tourist destinations in Uganda?

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Is cash preferred as a method of transacting or even cards can work?

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

Which languages are used in Uganda?

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

How is the security in the country and around national parks?

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Can one make safari arrangements privately or through a safari company?

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

Are there other interesting activities in Uganda aside from gorilla trekking?

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

What is the best time to visit Uganda?

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Does gorilla trekking tour have an age limit?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

In Uganda, is it possible to fly to the destination of your choice?

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Is there electricity and internet in most national parks?

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

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Is it okay to tip off service providers and how much is it supposed to be?

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Where do children stay as their parents are engaging in gorilla tracking or chimpanzee trekking adventures?

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

Does the cost of gorilla trekking permits reduce during off season?

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

What kind of food is available in Uganda?

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

What vaccinations are tourists supposed to take before coming into the country?

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.