4 Days Wildlife Safari
Overview
This 4-day wildlife safari offers an exciting journey through Uganda’s most iconic national parks. Discover diverse landscapes, from lush savannahs to dense forests, while encountering some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife. Highlights include game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, and a visit to the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Itinerary
Depart in the morning and head southwest towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy stunning views of the countryside, with rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural villages along the way. Stop for lunch in Mbarara before continuing through the Rift Valley escarpment.
Arrive in the park, settle into your lodge, and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an evening game drive.
After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains. Spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and, with luck, lions and leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. This cruise offers close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Head to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known as the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive in this unique area, looking out for lions lounging in fig trees. Other wildlife sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop en route for lunch and visit the Equator for a photo opportunity. Arrive in the evening, concluding your memorable Ugandan wildlife safari.