2 Day Safari Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park is recognized as Uganda's smallest savannah national park, covering a compact yet highly diverse area of 260 square kilometers in the western region, conveniently located near the highway to the country's major western parks. Uniquely characterized by its sculpted landscape of rolling hills, open acacia woodlands, and a series of five lakes (of the 13 in the greater wetland system) that sustain its wildlife year-round, it offers a distinct contrast to the dense forests and vast plains of other reserves. The park is celebrated for hosting large herds of Burchell's zebra and the country's only populations of Impala and the majestic Eland (the world's largest antelope), which thrive alongside Topi, Buffalo, and recently re-introduced Rothschild's Giraffe. Furthermore, Lake Mburo is one of the few places in Uganda that permits unique, immersive safari experiences, allowing visitors to get closer to nature through guided walking safaris on foot, horseback riding safaris (the only park offering this activity), and cycling safaris, which are safe due to the absence of lions and elephants. . The park's aquatic habitats and fringing wetlands also attract over 350 bird species, notably including the rare and elusive African Finfoot and the Papyrus Gonolek, making a boat cruise on Lake Mburo another essential activity.

• Bird Watching
• Self Game Drive

Overnight

Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The park described is Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), Uganda's most visited and second-largest national park, situated picturesquely on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley in the western part of the country. This park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, protecting a mosaic of ecosystems that include sprawling savannah, lush wetlands, dense Maramagambo Forest, and the 36-kilometer-long Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The park's most iconic wildlife spectacle is the population of tree-climbing lions found exclusively in the Ishasha sector, a rare and fascinating behavioral adaptation believed to help them escape the heat or biting flies. A major highlight is the boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering exceptional, close-up views of the world's highest concentration of hippos (estimated at over 5,000), massive Nile crocodiles, and an astonishing array of over 600 bird species. Furthermore, the park features the spectacular, deep forested gorge of Kyambura Gorge, dramatically carved out of the savannah, which is famously known as the "Valley of Apes" for its excellent chimpanzee trekking opportunities. . QENP offers the full gamut of African safari experiences, from classic game drives to primates and boat trips, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains.

• Crater Lake exploration
• Bird Watching

Overnight

Aadvark Safari Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner