6 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari
From $1800 per person sharing
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Kibale Forest • Lake Mburo National Park
(This safari is currently not available for one person).
Experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife and natural beauty on this unforgettable six-day safari with Ahakaro Safaris. Journey through breathtaking landscapes, track wild chimpanzees in a tropical rainforest, encounter elephants and buffaloes on the savannah, cruise along a wildlife-rich channel, and explore the rolling plains of Lake Mburo National Park.
This itinerary combines three exceptional wildlife destinations into one rewarding adventure, with opportunities for photography, birdwatching, cultural encounters and relaxation in comfortable mid-range accommodation.
Safari overview
Days 1–2: Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzee trekking, scenic crater lakes and the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Days 3–4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drives, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Days 5–6: Lake Mburo National Park
Zebras, giraffes, antelopes, scenic game drives and optional walking or boat safari experiences.
Detailed day–by–day itinerary
Day 1 — Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Route: Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from your Ahakaro Safaris driver-guide. Depart for western Uganda, passing picturesque countryside, lively trading centres, plantations and traditional homesteads.
Enjoy lunch along the way before continuing towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on your arrival time, settle into your lodge and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
In the evening, relax over dinner as you prepare for the exciting wildlife experiences ahead.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through western Uganda.
- Introduction to Uganda’s countryside and culture.
- Relaxing evening at your safari lodge.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park · Meals: Lunch and dinner, depending on departure arrangements.
Day 2 — Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Wake up early for a game drive across the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. With your experienced guide, search for African elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs and lions. Leopards may also be spotted with luck.
Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest before heading to the Kazinga Channel for a spectacular boat cruise.
Watch hippos crowding the water, crocodiles resting along the banks, elephants gathering to drink and numerous birds feeding near the shoreline. This is one of the best opportunities to appreciate the park’s rich aquatic wildlife.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlights
- Morning game drive.
- Big-game wildlife photography.
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Hippos, crocodiles, elephants and waterbirds.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park · Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 — Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Today brings an exciting encounter with one of our closest living relatives: the wild chimpanzee.
After an early breakfast, travel to the Kyambura Gorge area within Queen Elizabeth National Park for your scheduled chimpanzee trekking experience. Following a briefing by the park rangers, enter the forest in search of chimpanzees moving through the lush vegetation.
Listen for their calls, observe their social behaviour and watch for other primates and forest birds. The trek can involve uneven ground and steep sections, and sightings depend on the animals’ movements.
In the afternoon, relax at your lodge or enjoy an optional scenic excursion around the crater lakes, subject to time and location.
Highlights
- Guided chimpanzee trekking.
- Exploration of the dramatic Kyambura Gorge.
- Forest wildlife and birdwatching.
- Optional crater-lake scenery.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park · Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 — Wildlife exploration and transfer to Lake Mburo
After breakfast, enjoy a final wildlife excursion in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on your lodge location and road conditions, this may include exploring the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Continue towards Lake Mburo National Park through the beautiful landscapes of south-western Uganda, passing rolling hills, farms and rural communities.
Arrive at your lodge near Lake Mburo in the afternoon or evening. Settle in, enjoy dinner and prepare for a different style of safari in a park famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes and antelopes.
Highlights
- Final Queen Elizabeth wildlife viewing.
- Optional Ishasha game drive.
- Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda.
- Arrival at Lake Mburo National Park.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Lake Mburo National Park · Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5 — Game drive and Lake Mburo boat safari
Start the day with a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park’s beautiful acacia woodlands and open grasslands.
Look out for zebras grazing in the plains, giraffes browsing among the trees, impalas leaping through the grass and buffaloes resting in shaded areas. The park is also home to elands, topis, warthogs and a rich variety of birds.
After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Mburo, where you may encounter hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the shoreline.
Depending on your preference and the available schedule, you can arrange an optional guided nature walk or another wildlife activity before returning to the lodge.
Highlights
- Guided game drive.
- Zebras, giraffes, impalas and other wildlife.
- Boat cruise on Lake Mburo.
- Optional guided walking safari.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Lake Mburo National Park · Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6 — Morning wildlife experience and return to Kampala or Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning activity before breakfast or departure, depending on your schedule. You may choose a short game drive or a guided walking safari with an authorised ranger for a different perspective on the park’s wildlife and smaller natural wonders.
After breakfast, begin the return journey towards Kampala or Entebbe, with a lunch stop along the way. You may also arrange a brief stop at the Equator crossing near Kayabwe, subject to timing.
Arrive at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, bringing your six-day Ugandan wildlife adventure to a memorable conclusion.
Highlights
- Final wildlife encounter.
- Optional guided walking safari.
- Equator stop, if time allows.
- Return transfer to Kampala or Entebbe.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on arrangements · Accommodation: Not included unless an additional night is requested
What makes this safari special?
Classic African wildlife
Experience game drives through Queen Elizabeth’s diverse habitats, with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and many other species.
Chimpanzee trekking
Discover the wild chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge without needing to add a separate trip to Kibale Forest. Chimpanzee tracking is an established activity in Queen Elizabeth’s conservation area.
A different safari atmosphere
Lake Mburo provides a contrasting landscape of rolling grasslands, acacia woodland, lakeside habitats and excellent opportunities to see zebras and impalas.
Wildlife on land and water
Combine savannah game drives with boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo for a varied safari experience.
Inclusions:
- Five nights’ accommodation in selected mid-range lodges.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle, fuel and professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Meals as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Applicable entrance fees for Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo national parks.
- Chimpanzee trekking permit for Kyambura Gorge.
- Scheduled Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo boat cruises.
- Scheduled game drives and agreed park activities.
- Drinking water during safari excursions.
- Airport transfers, as expressly included in the quotation.
Exclusions:
- International flights and applicable visa fees.
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Alcoholic beverages and personal purchases.
- Optional activities not listed as included.
- Additional accommodation beyond the five nights.
- Any service not expressly listed in the final quotation.
Please note: Chimpanzee trekking permits and activity schedules should be confirmed in advance. The itinerary may be adjusted to suit the permit time, lodge location, road conditions and wildlife activity.
Book your safari with Ahakaro Safaris
Make your next African adventure extraordinary with Ahakaro Safaris. We can tailor this six-day experience to your preferred travel dates, group size, accommodation standard and budget.
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