5 days / 4 nights itinerary
5-Day Uganda Big Five Safari
Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth combine on a wildlife-focused Uganda road safari.
Ziwa rhinos, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth combine on a wildlife-focused Uganda road safari. Dedicated travel days connect the scheduled experiences. Lodges and activities are matched to your dates, route and agreed quotation.
Places on this route
Day by day
Day 1
Ziwa rhinos & Murchison Falls
Depart Kampala or Entebbe and travel north, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking. Continue to Murchison Falls and the lodge selected for your route.
Day 2
Murchison game drive & Nile cruise
Enjoy a morning game drive looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife. After lunch, cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. Sightings cannot be promised.
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave Murchison Falls after breakfast for the substantial road journey south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Reserve this day for travel through the changing landscapes before arriving at your lodge.
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth & Kazinga Channel
Take an early game drive looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and other wildlife. After lunch, join a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to observe wildlife and birdlife from the water. No particular sighting is guaranteed.
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey, stopping for lunch along the way. Agree arrival timing with the team before booking onward travel.
Highlights
- Ziwa rhinos & Murchison Falls
- Murchison game drive & Nile cruise
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Queen Elizabeth & Kazinga Channel
- Queen Elizabeth to Kampala or Entebbe
Good to know
- Best time: Ask us to match your dates to local conditions and activity availability.
- Fully customisable — dates, pace and budget.
- Accommodation choices and trekking permits are confirmed in your personal quotation.
Accommodation
4 nights in lodges selected for your budget and confirmed route. Lodge names, room types and meal arrangements are stated in your quotation.
Transport
Private transportation on the stated route. Vehicle type, pickup, luggage needs and the full transfer plan are confirmed in your quotation.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for every night of the safari
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Drinks: water and soda beverages
- Driver-guide
- All park entrance fees
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Important information
- Your pickup, activity sequence and transfer timings are agreed before booking. Please share any mobility needs and onward travel plans.
- The quotation itemises scheduled services and any separately payable activity or admission fees. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- The Big Five name describes the wildlife focus, not a guarantee of seeing all five animals.
- Day 3 is a substantial transfer between Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth; lodge locations and departure timing are confirmed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this trip start and finish?
Pickup and return are arranged in Kampala or Entebbe. Share your hotel and onward travel plans when requesting a quotation.
Which accommodation will I stay in?
The quotation names your lodges and confirms room type, meal plan and location against the route.
How do I get a confirmed price?
Send your date, pickup location and group size. We will itemise transport, guiding, meals and any admission or activity costs in your personal quotation.
Will I see all of the Big Five?
No sighting can be promised. Ziwa provides the rhino-tracking stop; Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth provide opportunities to look for elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard.
Prices depend on your dates, group size and accommodation choices — every quotation is itemised, with no hidden costs.
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