7-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Adventure with Wild Planet

7-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Adventure with Wild Planet

The 7-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Adventure with Wild Planet offers a full week of unforgettable wildlife encounters across Uganda’s premier game-viewing destinations. This safari includes 6 nights and 7 days exploring Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park.

These parks rank among Uganda’s largest and most rewarding wildlife areas, renowned for big game sightings, scenic landscapes, and exceptional birdlife. Throughout the journey, you will enjoy expertly guided game drives and boat cruises, ensuring immersive and memorable safari experiences.

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport – Transfer to Hotel & Relaxation

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Wild Planet representative will warmly welcome you and brief you on your safari adventure.

• Early arrivals: Enjoy a short city tour around Entebbe
• Late arrivals: Transfer directly to your hotel or lodge

Spend the evening relaxing, taking a walk around the property, enjoying dinner, and settling in for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey northwards with your Wild Planet driver-guide.

• Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District
• Participate in guided rhino tracking, the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild

After this unique experience, continue to Masindi Town for lunch, then proceed to Murchison Falls National Park via the Kichumbanyobo Gate.
The total drive time from Entebbe is approximately 6–7 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive & Nile Launch Cruise

Start the day with an early breakfast, then head out for a morning game drive along the northern sector tracks of Murchison Falls National Park.

From the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, spot:

• Rothschild giraffes
• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Antelopes, warthogs, and diverse bird species

The game drive lasts 2–4 hours, followed by lunch at your lodge.

In the afternoon (around 2:00 PM), transfer to Paraa Jetty for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile. During the 2–3 hour cruise, enjoy close views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and water birds along the riverbanks.
Photography enthusiasts will love capturing the Murchison Falls from the base. When water levels allow, you may disembark and hike to the top of the falls.

Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda.

• Travel via Hoima Oil City
• Continue to Fort Portal, where you will stop for lunch
• Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in at your lodge

Relax in the evening and prepare for another exciting safari day.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s best wildlife-viewing areas.

Expect to see:

• Elephants and large buffalo herds
• Lions and leopards
• Antelopes, warthogs, and numerous bird species

After lunch, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise lasting 2–3 hours. This channel hosts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, along with crocodiles and an impressive variety of water birds.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park in Kiruhura District, a journey of approximately 4 hours.

Lake Mburo National Park is home to:

• Zebras and giraffes
• Impalas, elands, topis, reedbucks, and waterbucks
• Leopards, hyenas, hippos, and crocodiles
• Over 350 bird species

Check in at your lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo, the park’s largest freshwater lake and a prime habitat for aquatic wildlife.

Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park – Game Drive & Return to Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy an early morning cup of African tea or coffee before departing for a final game drive. Look out for:

• Impalas and other antelopes
• Burchell’s zebras
• Giraffes
• Warthogs, leopards, and birds

After the game drive, return to the lodge to check out and begin your drive back to Entebbe or Kampala. En route, stop at the Equator Crossing in Kayabwe for photos and souvenirs.

Optional activities at Lake Mburo National Park include:

• Horseback riding
• Cycling safaris
• Quad biking
• Guided nature walks
• Cultural tours

Safari with Wild Planet

At Wild Planet, we specialize in creating seamless and authentic safari experiences across Uganda. With professional driver-guides, well-equipped 4×4 safari vehicles, and carefully selected lodges, we ensure comfort, safety, and unforgettable wildlife encounters throughout your journey.

Let Wild Planet take you deep into the heart of Uganda’s wild beauty. 🐘🌍