7 Days Uganda Wildlife safari tour
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Overview
The 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour is a classic journey through Uganda’s most celebrated savannah and river ecosystems. Designed for travelers focused primarily on wildlife viewing, this safari highlights large mammals, predators, birdlife, and scenic landscapes without an intense emphasis on primate trekking. It is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience Uganda’s wildlife diversity at a comfortable pace while enjoying game drives and boat safaris in iconic national parks.
The safari typically explores Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering a balanced mix of adventure, relaxation, and photographic opportunities.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 3: Top of the Falls Visit and Transfer Toward Western Uganda
- Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 6: Ishasha Sector Game Drive and Scenic Exploration
- Day 7: Return to Entebbe and Departure
Detailed Itinerary: 7 Days Uganda Wildlife safari tour
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Your Uganda wildlife safari tour begins with arrival and a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park. After meeting your professional safari guide, you depart Entebbe and travel northwest through Uganda’s countryside, passing farmlands, local towns, and forest reserves. The journey introduces you to Uganda’s rural landscapes and cultural rhythm.
Arrival at Murchison Falls National Park brings you into Uganda’s largest protected area, where wildlife often appears even before reaching the lodge. The evening is spent relaxing and enjoying views of the savannah or the Nile.
Day 2: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
This day delivers a full classic wildlife safari experience. An early morning game drive in the northern sector of the park reveals elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope species, and predators such as lions and leopards. The open plains and scattered woodlands provide excellent conditions for wildlife photography.
In the afternoon, you enjoy a boat safari along the Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species gather, creating one of Uganda’s most iconic wildlife scenes.
Day 3: Top of the Falls Visit and Transfer Toward Western Uganda
The morning begins with a visit to the Top of Murchison Falls, one of Uganda’s most dramatic natural landmarks. Here, the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging powerfully downstream, offering breathtaking views and photographic moments.
After the visit, you begin a scenic drive toward western Uganda. This journey showcases changing landscapes, from savannah plains to rolling hills and crater lake regions. The day ends at a lodge en route, allowing time to rest and enjoy the peaceful countryside.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today’s drive takes you deeper into western Uganda toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route passes through fertile farmland, tea plantations, and scenic hills, gradually transitioning into open savannah landscapes.
Arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park places you within one of Uganda’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems. The park is home to elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and diverse birdlife, making it a key highlight of the safari. The evening is spent at a lodge overlooking the plains or crater lakes.
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
This day focuses on the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s wildlife experience. An early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains offers strong chances to encounter elephants, buffalo, lions, and various antelope species. The wide-open landscapes allow for relaxed viewing and excellent photography.
In the afternoon, you enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise brings you close to large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds, providing a calm yet immersive wildlife encounter.
Day 6: Ishasha Sector Game Drive and Scenic Exploration
The Ishasha sector adds a unique dimension to the Uganda wildlife safari tour. This remote southern area of Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in fig trees. The drive through Ishasha combines game viewing with scenic exploration of less-visited landscapes.
The day also allows time to enjoy the slower pace of safari life, observing wildlife behavior and appreciating the natural beauty of the park away from busier areas.
Day 7: Return to Entebbe and Departure
The final day marks the conclusion of your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour. After breakfast, you begin the return journey to Entebbe, traveling through rolling hills, rural communities, and scenic countryside. Depending on your departure schedule, you may arrive in time for your outbound flight or an overnight stay.
This brings the safari to a close, leaving you with lasting memories of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Safari Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Safari Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs
- etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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7 Days Uganda Wildlife safari tour
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