4 days source of the Nile and wildlife safari is an adventurous Uganda safari taking you on a trip to the source of the Nile found in Lake Victoria, River Nile is the longest river on the Africa continent with sources in Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area and the world’s largest lake.
This safari also takes you on a wildlife adventure in Queen Elizabeth national park the most popular savannah national park in Uganda and famously known for the rare tree climbing lions and abundance of wildlife.
Highlights of 4 days Source of Nile and Wildlife Safari
- Day 01: pick up and transfer to Jinja (Lake Victoria) and Do a boat cruise to the source of the Nile
- Day 2: drive to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 3: morning game drive and Kazinga channel boat cruiser
- Day 4: Morning games drive and transfer to Bwindi
Detailed itinerary of 4 days Source of Nile and Wildlife Safari
Day 01: pick up and transfer to Jinja (Lake Victoria) and Do a boat cruise to the source of the Nile
Upon landing at Entebbe International airport, you will be picked by your Uganda safari – driver guide and embark on a journey to Jinja, Lake Victoria – the source the Nile after a short safari briefing, from Kampala it is about 2 hours drive to get to Jinja. On arrival, you will have lunch and head for a thrilling boat ride on the calm waters and enjoy splendid views.
In the evening you will head to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: 2 friends Hotel (Jinja)
Meal plan: breakfast lunch and dinner
Day 2: drive to Queen Elizabeth national park
After enjoying breakfast, you will checkout and embark on a drive to Queen Elizabeth national park – Uganda’s most popular wildlife destination famously known for tree climbing lions and abundance of wildlife. Along the way you will have lunch and proceed to the park arriving in late afternoon for a short game drive, in the evening you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Elephant Hub
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: morning game drive and Kazinga channel boat cruiser
Wake up early for a cup of coffee and head to the park for an early game drive on the Kasenyi plain and the Mweya Peninsular around the Kazinga Channel, during the game drive you will be able to see many animals such as Uganda Kobs, elephants, lions, elusive leopards among others.
After the game drive you will head back to your lodge for late breakfast and relax for a while as you wait for lunch, in the afternoon you will head to Kazinga channel for a 2 hours boat cruise offering you opportunities to spot several animals such as elephants, cape buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles and water birds such as kingfishers, pelicans, herons among others. In the evening you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Elephant Hub
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Morning games drive and transfer to Bwindi
Wake up for breakfast, checkout of lodge and head for an en-route game drive as you exit the park and embarking on a journey back to Kampala. Along the way you will have lunch in Mbarara and have a stopover at the equator for pictures , arrive in Kampala in the afternoon then be dropped off at the airport for your departure flight back home.
INCLUSIONS:
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
- Vehicle that is a land cruiser
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
