6 Days safari in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Park takes you to two of Uganda’s most visited and amazing wildlife conservation areas. Expect to spot all of the big 5 (Lions, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Elephants), warthogs, giraffes and the Jackson’s hartebeests. Apart from the mammals, you will get a chance to visit the top of the great Murchison falls and also have stops at the equator for memorable photos.
While at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will track chimpanzees at the Kyambura Gorge. If you miss 
seeing some of the mammals during the game drives, expect to spot them during the boat cruise at Kazinga Channel. More on the two national parks: –
Murchison Falls National Park is found in the northwestern part of Uganda. It is part of the wider Murchison Falls Conservation Area which includes Karuma and Bugungu Wildlife Reserves. A key feature of the park is the famous Murchison falls. The falls are formed when the Nile river flows through a narrow gorge before dropping down in a thunderous roar. The park consists of woodlands, riverine forests and savanna which are home to chimpanzees, giraffes, lions, elephants, hartebeests, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Oribis and other antelope species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park on the other hand is found in Western Uganda. The distance to the park from Kampala is 400 kms. Queen Elizabeth National park includes, the Kyambura Gorge and the Maramagambo forest. The park is famous for its beautiful landscape including deep craters, crater lakes and salt lakes. Queen Elizabeth national park is home to chimpanzees, lions, leopards, crocodiles, hippopotamus, Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, elephants and several antelope species. Queen Elizabeth national park is also famous for its tree climbing lions.
- Key Activities
- Trip Summary
- Full Itinerary
- What is included and Excluded
- Packing List
- Lodge and Hotels
Key Activities
- Visiting the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Games drives
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- Spotting tree climbing lions
- Boat cruises at the Kazinga Channel and on the river nile
- Visiting the top of the Murchison Falls
through Kampala city and then to the Uganda countryside as you observe the rural people going about with their daily lives. You will pass through several small towns as well as Luwero and Nakasongola districts. Luwero is famous for hosting the National Resistance Army (current government) during their guerrilla war with the government forces in the early 1980’s. Nakasongola is cattle keeping corridor and you should see a lot of long horned 
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After completing the game drive, the Driver/Guide will take you back to your lodge for lunch and refreshments before going for the afternoon boat cruise. The boat cruise goes upstream and ends at the bottom of the Murchison Falls close to a place named “Devils Cauldron”. The boat cruise at the river Nile offers opportunities to spot many of Africa’s famous creatures. This area has one of the greatest concentration of hippos and crocodiles in Africa. You will spot elephants, Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, countless other antelopes and water birds. Birders will be impressed with the collection of birds on offer including the elusive Shoebill stork, Goliath heron, Pelicans, bee-eaters, Egyptian geese, kingfishers, cormorants and hornbills. The trip ends with a breathtaking view of the Murchison falls from the calm waters.
Wake up early and go for the first game drive at the Kasenyi plains where you will see herds of elephants, hyenas, leopards, lions and various species of antelopes. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the 
perfect hangout area for many of the park animals. If you are a birder, you will find it hard to find a better place to spot birds. You will see the weird looking Marabou stork, the bronze-tailed starling, crowned cranes and fish eagles. The Hippo population at the Kazinga channel is one of the highest anywhere in Africa. While on the boat cruise you will spot buffaloes, elephants and other predators drinking or bathing in the water.
leading to other forests was destroyed by human activity. The chimps could cross to other forest through the savanna but that is too risky considering the dangerous predators roaming the plains. There isolation has caused concern among researchers and conservationists alike because inbreeding could lead to mutations. The Kyambura Gorge is not only home to chimpanzees but also vervet monkeys, colobus monkeys and baboons. The river flowing down the gorge is home to hippos and elephants. During the dry months of the year, several park animals enter into the gorge to look for water and food.
After all the amazing activities in the park, you should be exhausted. Wake up at your own leisure, take breakfast and prepare for the journey back to Kampala or 
Guests can dine from outside the balcony or in the main restaurant. While dining at the verandah you will also be treated to amazing views of the Savannah. The food consists of both continental and local dishes prepared by very experienced chefs. The evenings are full of fun and merrymaking along with traditional dancers who are hired to entertain guests as they enjoy special barbecue. Mweya Safari lodge also has a conference Center and business Center for business travelers to stay in touch with their partners while on safari. Other facilities include a gift shop for souvenirs, guidebooks, clothes, local art and essential items required for a safari.
Katara Lodge: Katara Lodge is built close to the Katunguru gate of the park. The lodge has eight cottages overlooking the Savannah, the Rwenzori mountain ranges and Lake Edward. The cottages are made out of local materials by artists from the nearby village. Katara Lodge is perfect for exploring everything good about Queen Elizabeth National Park. It has a beautiful salt water swimming pool to cool off after a long day out in the wilderness. What separates this lodge from others is its location and the beautiful surrounding scenery. The lodge is surrounded by tropical plants, farmlands and tees which attract hundreds of birds to the lodge area.