7Days Low Season Uganda Safari and Relaxation

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly received by your professional driver-guide. A short transfer takes you to your lakeside hotel, where you can unwind with the soft breeze of Lake Victoria. The rest of the day is yours to relax, enjoy the tropical gardens, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: 2Friends Beach Hotel (Midrange) / Lake Victoria Serena (Luxury)

Day 2: Rhino Trekking & Journey to Murchison Falls

After breakfast, your journey begins with a scenic drive northwards through Uganda’s countryside. En route, you’ll stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk to observe Uganda’s only wild rhinos in their natural habitat. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, where you’ll settle into your lodge overlooking the Nile. The evening is free for relaxation and sunset views.

Overnight: Murchison River Lodge (Midrange) / Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 3: Safari Adventure & Nile Boat Cruise

Start the day with a morning game drive through the savannah plains of Murchison Falls. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and a variety of antelopes. After a relaxed lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the thunderous falls. Expect hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. For those who wish, a gentle walk to the top of Murchison Falls offers breathtaking views.

Overnight: Same lodge as Day 2

Day 4: Scenic Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today you journey south through rolling hills, tea plantations, and crater lakes en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This full-day drive is scenic and unhurried, with stopovers for photos and stretching. By evening, you’ll arrive at your lodge with views of the Rwenzori Mountains or savannah plains.

Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge (Midrange) / Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Experience

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, home to elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, and more. Later in the day, embark on the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, where you’ll glide past hippos, buffalo, elephants, and one of the world’s largest concentrations of birds. Evening relaxation awaits back at your lodge—perfect for seniors who love wildlife without the rush.

Overnight: Same lodge as Day 4

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth – Equator Stop – Lake Mburo

After breakfast, drive eastwards to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest savannah park but home to zebras, giraffes, elands, and impalas. Along the way, pause at the Equator crossing for memorable photos and a relaxed lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo or an optional nature walk. The evening is best spent relaxing at a lodge perched on a rocky outcrop or lakeside setting, offering stunning sunset views.

Overnight: Rwakobo Rock (Midrange) / Mihingo Lodge (Luxury)

Day 7: Sunrise Game Drive & Return to Entebbe

Begin your final safari morning with a gentle game drive in Lake Mburo’s rolling savannah, spotting herds of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. After breakfast, start your relaxed drive back to Entebbe. Stop for lunch and souvenirs along the way before your driver transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.