4-Day Budget Trip to Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth

4-Day Budget Trip to Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lake Mburo Queen Elizabeth Departure
You'll embark on a four-day wildlife adventure on a budget. You will explore Lake Mburo's rolling hills and Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to lions, leopards, elephants, and more. You'll enjoy thrilling game drives and optional boat cruises at an extra cost. You'll experience stunning landscapes, stay in budget-friendly lodges, and savor delicious meals, all while immersing yourself in Uganda's incredible wildlife and scenery.

Route

Start Lake Mburo (Day 1)
Day 2 Queen Elizabeth
End Departure

Tour Features

Day 1: Arrival and Lake Mburo National Park Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park Day 3: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Departure

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Departure
  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Leopard Rest Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Leopard Rest Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival and Lake Mburo National Park
Morning 🏨Leopard Rest Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You'll be picked up from Entebbe/Kampala and embark on a scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park (approx. 4-5 hours), passing through rolling hills and local villages. - You'll have an afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo, exploring the park's diverse ecosystems, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands, with opportunities to spot zebras, impalas, and giraffes. - Your overnight stay will be at a budget-friendly lodge, with basic amenities and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Day 2 Lake Mburo National Park
Morning 🏨Leopard Rest Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You'll enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Mburo, focusing on the park's unique wildlife, including the endangered Rothschild's giraffes, Burchell's zebras, and elands. - In the afternoon, an optional boat cruise (at an additional cost) on Lake Mburo, offers a relaxing and scenic experience, with chances to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. - Your overnight stay will be at a budget-friendly lodge, with time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Day 3 Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning 🏨Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 4-5 hours), passing through picturesque villages and scenic landscapes. - In the afternoon, you'll have a game drive in Queen Elizabeth, exploring the park's diverse habitats, including savannahs, forests, and wetlands, with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, elephants, and more. - Your overnight stay will be at a budget-friendly lodge, with basic amenities and stunning views of the Kazinga Channel.
Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park and Departure
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- In the morning, you'll have a game drive in Queen Elizabeth, focusing on the park's iconic wildlife, including the Big Four (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo. - You will visit the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise, offering a unique perspective on the park's wildlife and scenic beauty. - You'll drive back to Entebbe/Kampala (approx. 6-7 hours), reflecting on an unforgettable wildlife adventure on a shoestring.

Rates

From: $1,540 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • pickup and drop-off
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lake Mburo

End: Departure

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews