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Start and end in Entebbe! With the Safari tour 5 Days Big 5 & Big Cats in Uganda’s Savannah National Parks, you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Entebbe, Uganda and 3 other destinations in Uganda. 5 Days Big 5 & Big Cats in Uganda’s Savannah National Parks includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
| Departure | Entebbe International Airport |
| Departure Time | Please arrive by 10:20 AM for a prompt departure at 10:50 AM |
| Return Time | Approximately 8:30 PM |
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Itinerary
After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked by your driver guide who will transfer you to
Queen Elizabeth national park that allows you an en route stop over at the Equator for
photographs and as well as to perform a simple experiment and experience a tropical balance
before proceeding for Lunch. After lunch proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park. On arrival at
your lodge, you will relax for the rest of the day.
Travel time: 6 hrs
Lodge: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Early in the morning you will go for a game drive to view out the early risers and predators
returning their hideout along Kasenyi tracks and Queens Mile. This dawn drive offers you an
opportunity to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa
Waterbucks, spotted hyenas, Uganda Kobs, Topi, Bush bucks and bird species. After the game
drive return to the lodge for a late breakfast and relax till lunch and then after lunch you will go
for a 2 hours Launch cruise on the Kazinga channel into Lake Edward. This launch cruise will
give you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing at a close range.
Return for an easy evening dinner and over night.
Lodge: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having your breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for Chimpanzee Tracking. The gorge is
part of the giant Rift Valley, the place where you will meet your chimpanzees in abundance. The
chimpanzees are habituated meaning that they are used to human beings they move daily
building new nests. You will spot other wildlife like Vervet and black/white Colubus monkeys,
Baboons and many bird species. Later in the afternoon, drive to the crater region where you will
take a hike to the craters as you enjoy the beautiful scenery, Later go for an evening game drive
at the Ishaha sector offers you a unique experience of seeing the Tree Climbing Lions and the
Topi. Other wildlife includes; Bushbuck, Waterbuck, African Civet, Mongoose, Giant Forest Hog
and others. Return to your lodge for an overnight.
Lodge: Irungu Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast, drive to LMNP. The Park contains a variety of attractions; it is dominated by
extensive wetlands, rolling grassy hills, seasonal and permanent swamps, wooden savannah,
and forests, which harbors a variety of plants and animal species. After lunch take a boat trip
inside Lake Mburo and enjoy wildlife viewing see Crocodiles, Pelicans, Hippos, Herons and the
rare Shoebill stork.
Travel time: 3 hrs
Lodge: Eagle's Nest
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You are likely to see eland & buffalo and nearly always warthog, topi, impala, duiker, bushbuck,
waterbuck and zebra on the horseback safaris; it is a peaceful and relaxing activity.
After this exhilarating experience Relax have your lunch and head for Entebbe arriving in the
evening for your fligh back home.
Travel time: 4 hrs
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch