In this 4 days adventure vacation wildlife safari you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park, a great opportunity to visit and see several savannah wildlife such as the warthog, zebras, gigantic eland, topi, leopards, impala, and several bird species some of which include hornbills, lapwings, and coqui francolin.
You will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, it has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, lakes, forests and over 600 bird species which live in the park.
On this Big Five tour, you will have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species.
Uganda National park
Game drive in the parks
Boat launch cruise
Delicious local food
Transportation
4×4 Safari Landcruiser / Minivan (up to eight passengers) with pop-up tops and seven window seats for game viewing. Groups of twelve or more people who would like to travel in one vehicle are offered 25-28 seat coasters that have about 16 window seats. Our Safari vehicles are well maintained to provide maximum level of comfort and safety.
We recognize this for a fact! The success of your safari will largely depend on your driver/guide. It is because of this that we have a great team of carefully selected drivers /guides, well trained.
Kubwa Five Safaris is a specialist in personalized, tailor-made travel and your holiday will be custom-designed to suit your requirements. They are all individuals, so why be tied to a set group tour or a set itinerary? Kubwa Five Safaris’ experienced staff can help you design your own individualized holiday. Explore at your own pace, choose your own style of accommodation, and include your own choice of sightseeing and activities.
Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks and underlain by ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks which date back more than 500 million years. It is home to 350 bird species as well as zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi and reedbuck.
Together with 13 other lakes in the area, Lake Mburo forms part of a 50km-long wetland system linked by a swamp. Five of these lakes lie within the park’s borders. Once covered by open savanna, Lake Mburo National Park now contains much woodland as there are no elephants to tame the vegetation. In the western part of the park, the savanna is interspersed with rocky ridges and forested gorges while patches of papyrus swamp and narrow bands of lush riparian woodland line many lakes.
Queen Elizabeth national park is undoubtedly Uganda’s most famous national park and traveler’s destination. The presence of varied bionetwork to mention the beautiful lakes, extensive savanna,the natural forests and fertile swamps hence making it the best place the big games, ten primate species of course including chimps , 600 bird species.
Situated close to mountain Rwenzori, the park’s sites include several beautiful crates lakes that winding through the rolling hills, the panoramic display of the Kazinga channel with an awesome view of the hippos, buffaloes, elephants and several bird species lined up at the shores. With a continuation towards ishasha sector plains, another surprise of tree climbing lions resting on trees waiting to pounce on the Uganda Kobs and other preys will blow one a way.
The following meals are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
How to get there
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
Starting from: USD $1,000 (Budget Accommodation) | USD $1,500 (Mid-range Accommodation) | USD $2,200 (Luxury Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing.
Cost per person:
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1 Person |
2 Person |
3 Person |
4 Person |
5 Person |
6 Person |
7 Person |
8 Person |
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Budget |
$1200 |
$1000 |
$950 |
$900 |
$850 |
$800 |
$750 |
$700 |
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Mid-range |
$1700 |
$1500 |
$1450 |
$1400 |
$1350 |
$1300 |
$1250 |
$1200 |
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Luxury |
$2500 |
$2200 |
$2150 |
$2100 |
$2050 |
$2000 |
$1950 |
$1900 |
It is valid and will greatly depend on your budget. We can and will help you choose from the list when planning your trip. At whatever level, we provide the very best for our guests. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute equivalent or superior hotels. If a hotel of equivalent standard is not available Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior at an extra charge.There is free wi-fi in hotels
Sky hotel in Kampala located 10 Km from the city center towards Naalya Housing Estate, it has a capacity of 29 Rooms with twin beds taking up 58 guests, there is one restaurant, which is open from 7-10 am for breakfast. However, it is open for the rest of the day for meals
Bushpig is your ideal base while exploring Kampala. We have great budget beds, the best staff and delicious pizzas and cocktails, all in a central location surrounded by Uganda’s best shopping, eating and drinking. With our legendary showers, delicious breakfasts and 24/7 reception, it’s no surprise we’re the #1 rated hostel in Kampala on Tripadvisor!
Our beds fit all pockets and group sizes, from comfy dormitories with wide beds to en-suite double rooms with a great view of the city, and long-stay rooms for interns and volunteers at special rates.
Marafiki Safari Lodge is located in a unique location and has been designed and handcrafted using local materials, fitted by artisans from the local community. Overlooking Lake George in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, it offers private safari tents on raised wooden floors and canvas walls that can be rolled up to allow you to sit comfortably watching the Savannah Plains with breathtaking views across the Park and the Rwenzori Mountains. Watch wildlife from your verandah and fall asleep to the roaring of Lions on the distant savannah. This truly is Africa!
Engiri Game lodge Please click to read more about Engiri Game Lodge.
On your arrival, Kubwa Five Safaris representative with your name printed on an A4 paper will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe airport and transfer your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, relax in your already-booked hotel after a long flight while you are dreaming of your safari the following morning at 6:00 am.
Dinner and overnight at Busypig Lodge or Sky Hotel
You will be driven towards Western Uganda, you will arrive at Lake Mburo National Park time for lunch.
After lunch, you will go for an evening game drive, and expect to see several savannah wildlife such as the gigantic eland, topi, warthog, impala, zebras, leopards, and several savannah bird species ( lapwings, hornbills, and coqui francolin.)
Dinner and overnight stay at Leopard Rest Camp http://leopardrestcamp.com/
| Arcadia Lodge. https://www.arcadialodges.com/
You will leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park after your breakfast at 6am.
The check in time at your hotel to offload your luggage then check out for an afternoon boat cruise.
Enjoy the unique two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and impressive with well over 550 resident species.
Dinner and overnight at Marafiki Safari Lodge or Engiri Game Lodge
The day starts with an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queen’s mile in the park and expects to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mongoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will go as far as Lake George.
After the morning game drive, you will drive back to Kampala with a stopover for lunch in Mbarara town and proceed to Kampala arriving late afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe in time for your flight.
