Uganda · Safari

3-Day Safari Tour in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth with Kyambura Trek

3 Days Round trip from Lyantonde Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Mburo's acacia-dotted Savannah and spot Zebra, Buffaloes, Hippos, and water birds
  • 02 Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and look out for its diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions
  • 03 Trek through Kyambura Gorge to see chimpanzees and other primates such as colobus and vervet monkeys
  • 04 Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel near Lake Edward and Lake George
  • 05 Take in views of the rift valley and the Rwenzori mountains

Enjoy a 3-day safari through Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, two of Uganda's most rewarding wildlife destinations. Explore Lake Mburo's acacia-dotted Savannah, look out for Eland, Topi, Klipspringer, Zebra, Hippos, and water birds, and continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Watch for leopards, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and the famous tree-climbing lions in the vast Ishasha Sector, while also taking in views of the rift valley and Rwenzori mountains.

Enjoy a 3-day safari through Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, two of Uganda's most rewarding wildlife destinations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Mburo Safari and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Pick up from the hotel.
  • Depart for Lake Mburo National Park and look for the Eland, Topi, Klipspringer, and Zebra.
  • Explore Lake Mburo and the attractive acacia-dotted Savannah, home to huge Zebras and Buffaloes that graze these peaceful acres.
  • Look for Hippos and catch a glimpse of water birds diving for fish, such as the Marabou stork, bee-eater, and cheeky bronze-tailed starling, as well as the majestic crowned crane.
  • Have lunch.
  • Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Visit the rift valley and Rwenzori mountains.
  • Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute Hostel.
2
Day 02

Kyambura Gorge Trek and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • Trek in Kyambura Gorge, where one will see chimpanzees and other primates like the colobus and vervet monkeys, baboons, and more.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch.
  • Take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and see a variety of marine animals.
  • Explore Lake Edward and Lake George, filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes, and elephants along the banks.
  • Visit the crater area.

Return in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp or lodge.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Rise early for a morning game drive and look for lions and leopards returning to their hideouts.
  • Meet grazing elephants, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, waterbuck, stripped jackal, and warthogs.
  • Return to the hotel.
Lake Mburo, Kyambura Gorge, Kazinga Channel

Where this trip takes you

Lake Mburo, Kyambura Gorge, Kazinga Channel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lyantonde 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6-8 seater open-roof tour vans
  • Accommodation in a preferred camp or lodge
  • All meals
  • Park entry fees
  • Comprehensive game drives
  • Services of a professional tour guide driver
  • Pick up and drop off from the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lyantonde, Uganda
Tour start
Lyantonde, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Lyantonde.

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