Uganda · Safari

5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Nile and Kazinga Channel Cruises

5 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an up-close encounter
  • 02 Experience a thrilling sunrise game drive with diverse wildlife sightings
  • 03 Enjoy a picturesque boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, spotting hippos and crocodiles
  • 04 Witness elephants bathing and a variety of bird species during a Kazinga Channel cruise
  • 05 Embark on an adventurous game drive in Lake Mburo National Park

Embark on a 5-day wildlife and launch cruise tour through Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo. Track rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy a sunrise game drive, and take in breathtaking views along the Victoria Nile and Kazinga Channel. Get up close to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species, while experiencing both game drives and scenic boat cruises.

You will wake up early and set off at 6:30 am for a sunrise game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau to see cape buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, Uganda kob, shy sitatunga, bush duiker, warthog, and large carnivores like leopards, lions, and spotted hyenas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • You will be picked up by the company representative, who will also be your guide/driver, and head north through the districts of Luweero and Masindi, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.
  • Continue to Masindi town for lunch and refueling, then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in to your lodge, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
2
Day 02

Sunrise Game Drive, Victoria Nile Cruise and Top of the Falls

  • You will wake up early and set off at 6:30 am for a sunrise game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau to see cape buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, Uganda kob, shy sitatunga, bush duiker, warthog, and large carnivores like leopards, lions, and spotted hyenas. For primates, you may see chimpanzees and baboons, while crocodiles and hippos can be seen along the banks of the River Nile. Some of the common birds may include goliath heron, Egyptian geese, bee-eaters, and hornbill.
  • You will return to the lodge for a late breakfast and some relaxation before setting off in the afternoon for a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream to the base of the falls. En route, you will see hippos, crocodiles, and shoebill. You will have the chance to take pictures during the activity for its beautiful views, and later go to the top of the falls.

You will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Cruise

  • You will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and embark on the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have a stopover for lunch and later proceed to the park, where you will enjoy an afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you will see crocodiles and elephants bathing along the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the channel banks.
  • Later, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

  • You will wake early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will get to see lions, kobs, elephants, birds, and more.
  • Go back to your lodge for a late breakfast and relaxation until lunch, check out, and then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Arrive in the evening and check in to your lodge, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
5
Day 05

Lake Mburo Game Drive, Boat Ride and Return to Entebbe

  • After breakfast, head to the park for a game drive. You can also opt to do the game drive on bicycles.
  • You will have a boat ride, have lunch, and then embark on the journey back to Entebbe.
Murchison Falls National Park, Victoria Nile, Kazinga Channel, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Where this trip takes you

Murchison Falls National Park, Victoria Nile, Kazinga Channel, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Transportation
  • Park entry
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Boat cruises

What's Not Included

  • Visas and flight tickets
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Items of any personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,235.00 — $2,519.00
Double Sharing $1,235.00 — $1,636.00

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