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HomeToursUganda4 Days African Big Five Safari

4 Days African Big Five Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights Uganda 2 destinations
4 Days3 nights
English-speakingdriver guide
4x4 safarivehicle

About This 4-Day Safari

This four days fly in safari will take you to visit Uganda’s largest conservation area and also the largest National Park, the Murchison Falls National Park. The park is home to the world’s most powerful waterfall, up to 85 mammal species, 450 bird species and a variety of moths. The Victoria Nile River bisects the park into two with the Murchison Falls as the prime point of attraction.

Predators and grazers call this park home. The safari will also take you to visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a walking safari to encounter the endangered white rhinos before embarking on your drive back to Entebbe.

  • Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest conservation area and also home to the world’s most powerful waterfall.
  • You will go on a walking safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to encounter the endangered white rhinos. This gives you a full African Big Five Safari experience.
  • Embarking on early morning game drives in hopes of spotting The Big Five in Murchison Falls National Park with scenic boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.
  • Enjoy scenic domestic flights
Elephants drinking and bathing at a waterhole

Where You Will Go

The places this safari visits, in the order you will reach them.

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda’s largest park, where the Victoria Nile forces through a narrow gorge and thunders over Murchison Falls.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The only place in Uganda where you can track wild southern white rhinos on foot.

Day By Day Itinerary

Every day is planned by our local team and can be adjusted to your pace.

Day1
Entebbe

ENTEBBE

Entebbe International Airport

You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport and will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your booked hotel at Entebbe. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: K Hotels
Bed and Breakfast
Day2
Murchison Falls National Park

ENTEBBE – MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Today morning, you will be picked by your guide at 08:30hrs for a short tour of Entebbe town including a visit to local markets, craft shops, the Entebbe Botanical gardens to see birds. 11:45hrs you will be taken for early lunch and at 12:30hrs transfer to Entebbe Airport for your 13:00hrs scheduled domestic flight to Murchison Falls National Park.

On arrival, you will be met by your guide who shall give you a detailed briefing about your safari and thereafter go visit the top of Murchison Falls for aerial views and a short game drive en-route to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Murchison Falls lies on the northern end of the albertine rift valley and is Uganda’s largest national park. The park is home to 76 mammals, 451 bird species and is bisected by the Victoria Nile which plunges down 15 meters through an 8 meter wide gorge to form the world’s most powerful water falls that is Murchison Falls, the main attraction of the park.

Overnight: Tilenga Safari Lodge
Breakfast & Lunch: K HotelsDinner: Tilenga Safari Lodge
Day3
Murchison Falls National Park

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

You shall wake up early and head out to the plains for your morning game drive carrying with you packed breakfast. Early mornings are superb times to catch up with the predators on their hunt for prey, a time to see the wild unfold its natural beauty to you. As the sun raises, the lions roar, birds sing, hippos gulp in the Nile, all these unfold in your eyes. Look out for animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, jackals among others.

You shall have lunch at your lodge and there after transfer to Paraa for your launch cruise to the bottom of the falls. This 3 hours boat cruise on the Nile is prime for views of wildlife on the banks including elephants, antelopes, buffalos that come to the river to quench on the waters of the Nile. The Nile crocodile can as well be sighted, don’t mind it if you aren’t fan of reptiles. On lucky days, the big boys including the Lions, Leopards and Hyenas can as well be sighted along the river. The cruise ends at the point where you have a full view of the waterfalls, seeing thousands of tons of water squeeze through a 7 meter wide gorge to plunge 30 meters down forming the world’s strongest waterfall. Later on, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Tilenga Safari Lodge
Full Board at Tilenga Safari Lodge
Day4
Murchison Falls National Park

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK TO ENTEBBE

You shall wake up for your morning breakfast, checkout of the lodge and start your road transfer journey to Entebbe. You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a walking safari to the Rhinos. Your ranger guide shall give you detailed information about the sanctuary and the rhinos.

After here, you will have lunch at The Kabalega Dinners and there after set off for the transfer to Entebbe for your outbound flight plan reaching Entebbe in the late evening hours.

Note: Please book flights that departs not earlier than 21:00hrs.

Overnight: Nil
Breakfast: Tilenga Safari LodgeLunch: Kabalega Dinners

Where You Will Stay

Lodges are subject to availability. If a lodge is full we replace it with one of an equal standard.

1 night
Entebbe

K Hotels

2 nights
Murchison Falls National Park

Tilenga Safari Lodge

1 night
Murchison Falls National Park

Nil

Best Time To Go

Dry seasons run from December to February and June to September: easiest trails and best game viewing. March to May and October to November are wetter, greener and quieter.

JanBest timeDry. Firm trails and easy game drives.
FebBest timeDry. Firm trails and easy game drives.
MarRainy seasonLong rains. Green, quiet, muddy trails.
AprRainy seasonLong rains. Green, quiet, muddy trails.
MayRainy seasonLong rains. Green, quiet, muddy trails.
JunBest timeDry. Firm trails and easy game drives.
JulBest timeDry. Firm trails and easy game drives.
AugBest timeDry. Firm trails and easy game drives.
SepVery goodMostly dry with good viewing.
OctGoodShort showers, green scenery.
NovGoodShort showers, green scenery.
DecVery goodMostly dry with good viewing.
Best timeVery goodGoodRainy season

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the 4 Days African Big Five Safari?

The package includes 1 Night accommodation at K Hotels Entebbe on Bed and Breakfast basis; 2 nights’ accommodation at tilenga safari lodge on full board basis; water during lunch and dinner (500ml per person per meal); one drink per person at dinner; tips and porterage at the hotels and lodges including tips at meals; all game drives as per itinerary; walking safari at ziwa rhino sanctuary; a private boat cruise on the nile; service of a qualified english speaking guide. It does not include all international flights and taxes; visas at usd 50 per person for single entry visa; travel and personal accident insurance; excursions not detailed in the itinerary; personal nature items like laundry.

Where does the 4 Days African Big Five Safari start and end?

The journey starts with your arrival at Entebbe International Airport and finishes with your transfer back to the airport for your departure flight.

Do I need a visa for Uganda?

Most visitors need a visa. Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda are covered by the East Africa Tourist Visa, which allows travel between all three on one visa. We will confirm exactly what applies to your passport when you book.

When is the best time to take this safari?

Dry seasons run from December to February and June to September: easiest trails and best game viewing. March to May and October to November are wetter, greener and quieter.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every Giravex itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace, budget and interests. Tell us what you would like to change and a trip specialist will tailor it for you.

How do I book or get a quote?

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