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6 Days Queen Elizabeth & Murchison Falls Safari 6 days

  • Shared tour
  • Small group
  • Solo friendly
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Experience an unforgettable 6-day safari adventure through two of Uganda’s most famous national parks, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Discover incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. Enjoy exciting game drives, boat cruises on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel, scenic countryside views, and a visit to the powerful Murchison Falls. This safari offers the perfect combination of wildlife, nature, and breathtaking landscapes in the Pearl of Africa.

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe by our professional driver guide. Travel northwards through Uganda’s countryside with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge, creating a powerful waterfall. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife species. Return for lunch before taking an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River to the bottom of the falls, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, local villages, and countryside views along the way. Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner with views of the surrounding wilderness.

Day 4: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may spot elephants, buffalo, lions, antelopes, and different bird species. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Explore Ishasha Sector and Nature Experience

After breakfast, travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through the area while searching for wildlife and taking in the natural beauty of the park. Later return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out and starting the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Have lunch, route and enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s countryside during the drive. Arrive in the evening, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

What's included

* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions


Inclusions

  • 5 nights accommodation at budget lodges or campsites near Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
  • All meals - full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Drinking water throughout the tour
  • Return road transport from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
  • Airport transfers
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide and driver
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fees
  • Murchison Falls National Park entrance fees
  • Uganda Wildlife Authority game drive fees
  • Morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
  • Ishasha sector game drive in search of tree-climbing lions
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entrance fees and rhino trekking experience
  • Morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Paraa ferry crossing fees
  • All government taxes and levies

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights
  • Uganda entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
  • Optional community and cultural village walks
  • Optional sport fishing on the Nile
  • Optional bird watching walks
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
  • Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes beyond our control

Details

Available in

English
(English)


Available for

Adults



Departure & Return

Start city: Kampala , Central Region, Uganda

Pick-up times available: 06:00

Pick up location: Your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe

Ends at: Your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe

Nearest airport: Entebbe International Airport (EBB)



Eco Features:

  • Interaction with locals or nature
    The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment Interaction with locals or nature
    The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment
  • Licensed tour guide

Cancellation policy

0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date

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