5 Days Big Five Safari

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Experience an unforgettable 5-day Big Five Safari in Uganda, exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park. This safari combines exciting game drives with a boat safari along the Nile, offering opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and many other species.

The journey also includes the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile River is forced through a narrow gorge before plunging into the valley below. It is an ideal short safari for travelers looking for a classic Uganda wildlife experience.

 

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

Depart Kampala or Entebbe in the morning and travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy the changing landscapes along the journey before arriving at your safari lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 2: Full-Day Murchison Falls National Park

Start with an early morning game drive across the park’s northern savannah plains, one of the best areas for wildlife viewing. Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife. Later, enjoy a boat safari along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Wildlife & Falls Experience

Enjoy another day exploring Murchison Falls National Park. Take a morning game drive in search of wildlife before visiting the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile is squeezed through a narrow gorge. The combination of powerful waterfalls, savannah landscapes, and abundant wildlife makes this a memorable part of the expedition.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 4: Murchison Falls – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering a unique opportunity to observe Uganda’s southern white rhinos in their natural environment. Continue to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Main Destination: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Accommodation: Amuka Safari Lodge

Day 5: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy the scenery along the way before reaching your final destination, marking the end of your Uganda Big Five safari.

Main Destination: Kampala/Entebbe
Accommodation: End of Safari / No Accommodation

  • Accommodation for 4 nights
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • All scheduled game drives
  • Boat safari on the Victoria Nile
  • Rhino tracking experience
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • National park entrance fees
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Kampala/Entebbe transfers
  • All government taxes and service charges
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  • International and domestic flights
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Laundry services
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under Included
 
 

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