5 Days In The Wild West Uganda Safari

Kampala

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$3243.00

Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Tour Details

5 days in the wild west – The Savannah & Salt Safari is a 5-day journey through Uganda’s most diverse and scenic Savannah ecosystem—Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP).

This experience features thrilling game drives across open plains, a relaxing boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, and a chance to track the rare tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector.

It’s a classic wildlife safari in Uganda’s western rift valley region, combining rich biodiversity, volcanic crater lakes, and local salt mining culture.

Itinerary Highlight

  • Lions on the plains and in trees (Ishasha)
  • Large herds of elephants and buffalo
  • Boat safari with crocodiles and hippos
  • Over 600 bird species including flamingos, kingfishers, and eagles
  • Traditional salt mining and crater lake views
  • Beautiful Savannah landscapes and volcanic crater scenery

Included/Exclude

  • Ground transfer & professional guide
  • Accommodation on full board
  • Park entry fees
  • Game drive
  • Boat ride
  • Permission to sites as per the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Personal expenses of any nature
  • Extra activity not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratitude to individuals
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa processing

Tour Amenities

Accept Credit Cards
Travel information packs
Wireless Internet
Kampala → Queen Elizabeth National Park

(Road distance is approximately 410 km and 7-8 hours journey through Kampala → Masaka → Mbarara → Bushenyi → Mweya)

Experience:

  • 7:00am start your journey from Kampala heading southwest
  • Stop at Equator Line in Kayabwe for photos and a quick demonstration
  • 12:30pm Lunch in Mbarara preferably at Igongo cultural village or any other chosen restaurant
  • Expect a Scenic drive through tea estates and rolling hills
  • Arrival and check-in at lodge in Mweya or Katunguru area
  • Evening at leisure or short sunset drive

Overnight: Lodge in QENP (with accommodation options, Budget, Midrange or Luxury)

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Experience:

  • 6:00am -10:00am, Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains – chance to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, Uganda kob, and more
  • Return to lodge for brunch or rest
  • Afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel (2 hrs): see large pods of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a huge variety of waterbirds like fish eagles, pelicans, and kingfishers

Overnight: in QENP(with accommodation options, Budget , Midrange or Luxury)

Crater Lakes & Salt Tour Experience
  • Optional visit to the Katwe Salt Lake – learn about traditional salt mining processes by local communities
  • Drive through scenic crater lake area (optional hike with local guide)
  • Visit to Lake Munyanyange (seasonal flamingo sightings)
  • Cultural stop or craft shopping in local villages

Overnight: in QENP (with accommodation options, Budget, Midrange or Luxury)

Queen Elizabeth NP → Ishasha Sector (Tree-Climbing Lions)

Road distance is 90 km 2-3 hours travel time (gravel roads, through the park)

  • Leisurely drive south to Ishasha Sector, a remote and wilder region of the park
  • Afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees
  • Also expect topi, elephants, buffalo, and occasional leopards

Overnight: Lodge in Ishasha (with accommodation options, Budget, Midrange or Luxury)

Ishasha → Kampala / Entebbe
  • Early breakfast and long scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe
  • Optional stop in Mbarara for lunch or a quick cultural museum visit
  • Arrival in late afternoon or evening

End of our Safari

Cost of Safari per person in $ (USD)

Hotel Options 👤 Sole Traveller 👥 2 Pax 👨‍👩‍👦 3 Pax 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4 Pax 👨‍👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 5 Pax
Tourist Van Land Cruiser Tourist Van Land Cruiser Tourist Van Land Cruiser Tourist Van Land Cruiser Tourist Van Land Cruiser
💵 Budget 3,243 3,991 2,074 2,447 1,683 1,932 1,488 1,674 1,371 1,322
🧳 Midrange 3,680 4,428 2,511 2,884 2,120 2,369 1,925 2,111 1,809 1,957
💎 Luxury 5,635 6,353 4,466 4,839 4,075 4,324 3,880 4,066 3,763 3,912

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