5 DAYS IN THE WILD WEST
Tour Detail
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
Price Includes
- Ground transfer & professional guide
- Accommodation on full board
- Park entry fees
- Game drive
- Boat ride
- Permission to sites as per the itinerary
- Bottled water
What is not included
- Personal expenses of any nature
- Extra activity not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratitude to individuals
- Visa processing
- Travel insurance
Cost of Safari per person in $ (USD)
| Hotel options Sole traveler | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | ||||||
| Tourist van | Landcruiser | Tourist van | Landcruiser | Tourist van | Landcruiser | Tourist van | Landcruiser | Tourist van | Landcruiser | |
| Budget | 3,243 | 3,991 | 2074 | 2,447 | 1,683 | 1,932 | 1,488 | 1674 | 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 |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: 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)
Day 2: 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)
Day 3: 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)
Day 4: 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)
Day 5: 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
