7 Days Uganda Adventure Holiday

Tour Overview

This 7-days Uganda Adventure Holiday explores three of the country’s most spectacular destinations: Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi.
Highlights include classic game drives, a Nile boat cruise, rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and a scenic boat ride on one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes. This safari perfectly combines wildlife, landscapes, and culture—showcasing why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa.

7 Days Uganda Adventure Holiday Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Depart after breakfast at 7:00 am, driving north through Luweero and Masindi districts, passing rural villages and farmlands. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking, then continue to Masindi town for lunch.
Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top and Bottom of the Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a 7-metre gorge before plunging 45 metres—an unforgettable natural spectacle.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range: Fort Murchison Lodge / Ikorom Safari Lodge

Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and diverse birdlife.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile River toward the base of the falls, viewing hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife along the banks. Later, hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views before returning to the lodge.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Parkside Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range: Fort Murchison Lodge / Ikorom Safari Lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying changing scenery of savannah, crater lakes, and rolling hills. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Tembo Safari Lodge / Engiri Game Lodge
  • Mid-range: Bush Lodge / Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, antelopes, and numerous birds.
After lunch, enjoy a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward and hosts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos and water birds.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Tembo Safari Lodge / Engiri Game Lodge
  • Mid-range: Bush Lodge / Twin Lake Safari Lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Ishasha – Tree-Climbing Lions

After breakfast, transfer to the Ishasha Sector in southern Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of these unique predators.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Topi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range: Enjojo Lodge
    Meal Plan: All meals included

Day 6: Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ishasha for another chance to spot tree-climbing lions. After lunch, drive to Lake Bunyonyi (approx. 2 hours), arriving in time to relax by the lakeside.

Dinner & Overnight

  • Budget: Bunyonyi Safari Resort / Hawk’s Eye Lodge
  • Mid-range: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort / Keije Bunyonyi Resort

Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi Boat Ride & Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, take a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with islands rich in birdlife. Later, drive back to Entebbe with a stop for lunch at the Equator Line, arriving in the evening for departure.

Safari Inclusions

  • Airport transfers (Day 1 & Day 7)
  • All ground transportation in a safari vehicle
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP & Ishasha
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Boat cruise on the Nile River
  • Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
  • Park entry fees
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Full-board accommodation
  • All meals as per itinerary

Safari Exclusions

  • International & domestic flights
  • Extra accommodation before or after the tour
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, visas, travel insurance, tips)