6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls Safari – Uganda
This 6-day safari combines Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park, offering a perfect blend of savannah wildlife, scenic boat cruises, and spectacular waterfalls. Explore crater lakes, spot predators and herbivores on game drives, and witness the Nile River thunder through Murchison Falls.
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe and drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic countryside views with terraced hills, local villages, and farmland.
Check into your lodge and relax. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short nature walk around the lodge or admire the panoramic views of the savannah.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge
- Mid-range: Bush Lodge / Simba Safari Camp / Ihamba Safari Lodge
- Budget: Enganzi Lodge / Kazinga Channel View Lodge
Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start the day with a morning game drive at Kasenyi Plains, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, topis, and hyenas.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds, including fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons. This scenic cruise offers excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
Day 3: Game Drive in Ishasha – Tree-Climbing Lions
Travel to the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Witness these majestic predators resting in fig trees, and keep an eye out for elephants, leopards, and various antelope species.
Return to your lodge for lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure or optional birdwatching and photography walks.
Day 4: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth and head north to Murchison Falls National Park, passing through scenic towns, farmland, and rural villages. Stop for lunch along the way.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge, then visit the top of Murchison Falls to admire the Nile River plunging through a narrow gorge, creating a breathtaking waterfall.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison
- Budget: Red Chilli Hideaway / Murchison River Lodge
Day 5: Morning Game Drive – Nile River Boat Cruise
Wake early for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and antelopes. Rare species like sitatungas may also appear.
After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile, traveling downstream to the base of Murchison Falls. See hippos, crocodiles, and birds such as the shoebill stork. Capture stunning photographs of the falls and surrounding wildlife.
Day 6: Transfer Back to Kampala – Optional Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Stop
After breakfast, start the return journey to Kampala, with an optional stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see and learn about Uganda’s rhinos. Stop in Masindi for lunch before continuing to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
Safari Highlights
- Morning and afternoon game drives in two national parks
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Nile River boat cruise at Murchison Falls
- Stunning panoramic views of Murchison Falls and surrounding landscapes
Plan Your Safari
This 6-Day Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls Safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. From observing savannah predators to cruising hippo-filled rivers and marveling at Africa’s dramatic waterfalls, this safari offers an unforgettable Ugandan wildlife adventure.
Book your 6-Day Queen Elizabeth & Murchison Falls Safari with Gecko Safaris Africa today and experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife.
