6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari
6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari combines 2 most visited savanna parks in Uganda the pearl of Africa on a wildlife viewing adventure starting and ending in Kampala. Murchison falls National park is the oldest and largest savanna national park in uganda famously known as a home to the most powerful water fall in the entire world and the only park where one can encounter with the big 5 game as long as you have a stopover at Ziwa white rhino sanctuary for white rhino trekking. On the other hand, Queen Elizabeth national park is famous as a home to tree climbing lions and the mighty Kazinga channel that harbor a huge population of hippos thus combining these 2 beautiful parks on this 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari is such a rewarding experience in Uganda the pearl of Africa.
Highlights of 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 4: Morning game drive and afternoon kazinga channel boat cruise
- Day 5: Game drive in Ishasha sector
- Day 6: Drive back to Kampala for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park
Drive to Murchison falls national park: On day 1 of 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari, be ready to be picked from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe then set off on a journey to Murchison falls national park with a first stopover at Ziwa White rhino sanctuary for a 2 hours white rhino trekking in Masindi. After trekking rhinos, head to a hotel in Masindi for lunch and proceed your journey to Murchison falls national park where you will be welcomed by an evening game drive as you proceed to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise in Murchison falls national park
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: On day 2 of 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari, enjoy an early breakfast hen set off on an early morning game drive with an opportunity to encounter with hunters and nocturnal wildlife before they return to their hiding places. Proceed with the game drive to spot other mammals that thrill in the savanna vegetation of the park such as elephants, buffaloes, Lions, giraffes, Uganda kob, Hippos and several species of birds. After game drive, return to the lodge to enjoy your lunch, relax abit and meet your safari driver to be transferred to Paraa for an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River upstream to view the waterfall. This is one of the most fascinating activity that attracts several tourists to watch this magnificent water fall. During the boat cruise, keep on a look along the river bank for an opportunity of watching more wildlife species including mammals and birds. There is yet an optional adventure to hike up to the top of water falls though it’s only for the physically and mentally fit tourists.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: On day 3 of 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari, enjoy your breakfast then check out and meet your safari driver to start a journey from Murchison falls national park to Queen Elizabeth national park via Masindi- Hoima –Fortpotal road with an enroute lunch in Fortpotal. After lunch, proceed with your journey to the park where you will arrive in the evening, check in your lodge, have dinner served and take a rest.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Morning game drive and afternoon kazinga channel boat cruise
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: After breakfast on day 4 of 6 days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls wildlife Safari, meet your Uganda safari driver and be driven direct to Kasenyi plain where all day game drives are conducted through well-defined tracks. During the game drive, you will spot several wildlife species including mammals such as Buffaloes, Uganda kob, antelopes, zebras, warthogs, waterbucks and plenty of bird species. After game drive, your driver will return you to the lodge for lunch then head to kazinga channel for an afternoon boat cruise amidst a huge population of Hippos and other aquatic wildlife. Return to your lodge later on for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Game drive in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park
Game drive in Ishasha sector: On day 5 of 6 days Uganda wildlife Safari, enjoy your breakfast then pack your lunch box and be transferred to Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park for yet another fascinating game drive. The major aim of a game drive in Ishasha sector is to have a glance at tree climbing lions that are always seen hanging lazily in the tree branches of acacia and fig tree. After the game drive, you will enjoy your picnic lunch under the tree shade then return to the lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Drive back to Kampala for departures
Departures: On day 6 of 6 days Uganda wildlife Safari, you will wake up on a relaxed breakfast depending on flight details, then check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver to start a journey back to Kampala with an enroute lunch and a stopover at the Equator for photo taking session between the Northern and southern pole. After spending some time at the equator, proceed your journey direct to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening and be dropped off at Entebbe international airport for your night flight back home or to the next destination according to your travel plan.
Meal plan: breakfast and lunch
END OF 6 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH AND MURCHISON FALLS WILDLIFE SAFARI
