8 Days Queen Elizabeth, Lakes Mburo & Bunyonyi Safari
Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
This 8 days Queen Elizabeth national park, Lake Mburo and Bunyonyi will give you a chance to visit over 2 national parks with Lake Bunyonyi being the last where you will relax from. In the due course of visiting these national parks, you will do several activities such as game drives, launch cruises, community walks, and swimming in Lake Bunyonyi will give you a rich experience on the Uganda wildlife safaris.
Detailed Itinerary
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DAY 1: TRAVEL TO THE QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.
Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and embark on your journey of 7 to 8 hours to the southwestern part to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through Mbarara district which is home to the famous Ankole long-horned cattle. You will see the traditional drum makers along the route, stop at the equator for a few photos, and then proceed west to the Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. After lunch, embark on your journey where in a few hours you will be arriving at the park entrance. Check in at your lodging relax and go for an evening game drive where you will be able to see animals like elephants, warthogs, Kobs and so many others. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodation.
Mweya safari lodge.
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DAY 2: GAME DRIVE AND LAUNCH CRUISE ON THE KAZINGA CHANNEL.
You will leave for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi trail early in the morning after breakfast in search for the lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, antelopes, and buffaloes. Drive to the lodge for lunch and prepare for an afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga channel. Discover the hippos up close, a variety of birds and other animals on the lakeshores, and much more. Get back to the lodge for dinner the night.
Accommodation.
Mweya safari lodge.
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DAY 3: VISIT THE ISHASHA SECTOR IN THE PARK.
After eating breakfast, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the park in the Ishasha sector where you will get a chance to see the rare tree-climbing lions. Additionally, you will get to see other animals such as the antelopes and other different bird species. Get back to the lodge for lunch and organize for an evening game drive. While here, you will get to see several animals such as lions, leopards, and so on. Get back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI.
After enjoying your breakfast, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the park to first do a morning game drive so that you see the animals you may not have seen the previous day. These animals may include buffaloes and antelopes. Get back to the lodge for lunch and pack up your luggage to embark on your journey back to Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive in the evening to have a rest as you organize for the next day. Have dinner and an overnight sleep.
Accommodation.
Bunyonyi rock resort.
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DAY 5: LAKE BUNYONYI.
Wake up to a wonderful morning at Lake Bunyonyi as the chattering of birds welcomes you into another lovely day. After breakfast, go for a nature walk, a bike ride, or one of the Lake Bunyonyi boat trips as you go to the islands to see the 29 islands on lake bunyonyi. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodation.
Bunyonyi rock resort.
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DAY 6: DEPART LAKE BUNYONYI TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK.
After having your morning breakfast, check out with your luggage and packed lunch to embark on your journey to Lake Mburo national park. Arrive in the evening, relax, and get to the park for an evening game drive to see animals like impalas, kobs, giraffes, zebras, and so on. Get back to your lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation.
Mihingo lodge.
Rwakobo rock lodge.
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DAY 7: LAKE MBURO GAME DRIVE AND BOAT CRUISE.
After breakfast, you will leave for the park early in the morning to look for creatures like zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, elands, giraffes, and many bird species. Later, go back to the hotel for lunch and rest. Take a gorgeous boat ride on Lake Mburo after lunch to see hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species like Fish Eagles, Pelicans, Black Crakes, Herons, Cormorants, and the endangered shoebill stork. Afterward, stay the night at your lodge and have dinner there.
Accommodation.
Rwakobo lodge.
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DAY 8: GAME DRIVE AND DEPARTURE.
After your morning tea, your guide will pick you up with your packed lunch and luggage and take you for a morning game drive before you depart. This will help you to see animals that you may not have seen previously. Embark on your journey back to Kampala arriving in the evening in Kampala. Drive to the airport for your flight back home.
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The package includes.
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- All park entrance fees.
- Drinking water.
- Gorilla trekking permits.
The package excludes.
- Tips.
- International flights.
- Entry visas.
- Alcoholic drinks.