The short Uganda safaris you can do if you have limited time but wish to explore some wildlife, relax, wind and unwind from daily routine before departing the country include visit to the source of River Nile, 3 day gorilla trekking in Bwindi and more. Uganda is a country endowed by nature yet still undiscovered and underrated yet there is so much to discover.
Game safaris in Uganda for 3 Days
3 Day Murchison Falls National Park Uganda Safari
Highlights
Day 1 Depart for Murchison Falls National Park drive time about 5 hours
Accommodation Para safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Sambiya Lodge
Day 2 Game Drive and Launch trip in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 Departure
Other safari options of Murchison Falls National Park
- Hike to the top of the falls
- Chimpanzee trekking in Murchison Falls National Park
- Sports fishing
- Birding in Murchison Falls National Park
- Delta point cruise
- White water rafting in Murchison Falls National Park
- Guided Nature walks in Rabongo forest or Kaniyo Pabidi Forest
The cost of 3 Day Murchison falls National Park Safari average range is about $540 and over depending on the package you choose luxury, mid-range or Basic. Check Details
3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda Safari
Highlights
Day 1 Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park drive time about 7 hours
Accommodation, Mweya Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge, Simba safari Lodge
Day 2 Game drive and launch trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3 Departure
Other Safari Options In Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Crater lakes tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Guided Nature walks in Maramagambo rain forest in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The cost of 3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari average range is about $570 and over depending on the package you choose luxury, mid-range or Basic. Check Details
3 Day Flying Game Safari To Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is the game drive haven of Uganda even though the furthest and isolated in North Eastern Part of the country. Most of the carnivores especially the rare raptors can be seen in Kidepo Valley National Park including cheetahs, aardwolf, lions, striped hyenas and more
Highlights
Day 1 fly to Kidepo National Park for about 2 hours and a half flight time.
Accommodation Apoka Lodge
Day 2 Game drives in Kidepo valley National Park
Day 3 Departure
Alternative safari activities in Kidepo Valley National Park
- Community visit to the Karamajong community
- Birding in Kidepo Valley National Park
3 Day Lake Mburo National Park
Highlights
Day 1 Drive to lake Mburo National Park and game drive drive-time about 3 hours
Accommodation Mihingo lodge, Mburo safari Lodge, Mantana Lodge
Day 2 Game drive and boat trip in Lake Mburo National Park
Day 3 Departure check Details
Safari Optional Activities in Lake Mburo National Park
- Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
- Guided Nature Walk in Lake Mburo National Park
- Community tour around Lake Mburo National Park
- Horse back riding in Lake Mburo National Park
Short Uganda Primate safaris
3 Day Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Highlight
Day 1 Depart for Bwindi impenetrable National Park drive time about 8 to 9 hours
Accommodation Clouds Lodge, Engage Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Lodge, Nshongi backpacker’s camp
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Day 3 Departure
Safari Optional Activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Guided nature walks in Bwindi forest
- Excursion hiking in Bwindi forest
- Birding in Bwindi forest
- Community visit around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Booking the gorilla trekking permits for Bwindi impenetrable national Park is according to the four sections under which the park is divided that is Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Rushaga.
Gorilla habituation experience is open in Bwindi impenetrable National Park giving extra time with the mountain gorillas that is four hours around the mountain gorillas other than the 1 hour of gorilla trekking.
3 Day Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park
Highlights
Day 1 depart for Mgahinga National Park drive time about 8 to 9 hours
Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge, Traveller’s Inn
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga
Day 3 Departure
Alternative Safari Activities In Mgahinga National Park
- Golden monkey trekking or golden monkey habituation experience. One must have a golden monkey permit
- Guided nature walks in Mgahinga forest
- Batwa community and Garambe cave tour
- Birding in Mgahinga Forest
- Guided excursion hiking on either Mountain Gahinga, Muhavura or Sabyinyo
3 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Highlights
Day 1 Depart for Kibale National Park drive time about 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation Options Primates Lodge, Kibale safari lodge, CVK, Kyaninga Lodge
Day 2 Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
Day 3 Departure
Alternative Safari Activities In Kibale National Park
- Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale National Park
- Birding in Kibale National Park
- Guided Nature walks in Kibale forest
- Bigodi Swamp village walks
The cost of the chimpanzee trekking permit for Kibale National Park in Uganda is currently $250 per person but cost of additional amenities that make up the safari package vary with category.
Other Short Uganda safari Activities
3 Day lake Bunyonyi Tour on Uganda safari
Highlight
Day 1 Depart for lake Bunyonyi in South western Uganda
Day 2 Boat rides and scenic viewing at Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 Depart
Honeymooners find solace around Lake Bunyonyi providing and ambience to relax and enjoy the stunning view of some of the 29 Islands in this deepest lake of Uganda.
Alternative Safari Activities At lake Bunyonyi
- Guided nature walks at the shores of lake Bunyonyi
- Community tour around lake Bunyonyi
- Batwa community tour
- Birding at lake Bunyonyi
- Zip Linning across lake Bunyonyi
Sempaya Hot Springs Or Kitagata Hot Springs Tour
A visit to the geysers of Sempaya or Kitagata hot Springs is stunning where you get the chance to perform some amazing experiments of boiling food using geothermal energy like eggs, meat, matooke and more.
Watch hot water ooze out of the female or male hot springs and steam emitting from the surface of the water. Some times local people enjoy naturally boiled hot bath which they believe cures some skin infections.
Stalactites And Stalagmite At Mabere Ganyina Mwiru
While in Fort Portal or Kibale National Park, you can take an excursion to the famous Mabere Ganyina Mwiru where water drips from a cave to form stalactites and stalagmites that geographers research and study. Sparkling water falls are found close to the cave.
The local tales surrounding the mysterious stalactites and stalagmites of Mabere Ganyina Mwiru is worth listening to because of the breast like appearance in which these features appear.
One Day Uganda Safari Activities
Visit the source of River Nile in Jinja
Uganda has the only source of River Nile the longest River in the world flowing through five countries that is Uganda, South Sudan, The Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt. The point where River Nile water separates from Lake Victoria water is dramatic and worth get closer to.
White water rafting in Jinja
No need for experience as on ground are instructors to take you through what is necessary for white water rafting at Itanda falls in Uganda. Paddle on an inflated boat through the rough tides with an instructing Kayak in the lead.
Chimpanzee viewing in Ngamba Island
The abandoned, orphaned, rescued chimpanzees have a second home at Ngamba Island where they are taken care of by local care givers. Tourists have the chance to stand at the view platform to participate in feeding these chimpanzees and enjoy there presence. Ngamba Island has an environment similar to that where the chimpanzees live in the wilderness. Visit to Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary is in the morning and afternoon.
Guided nature walks to destinations like Botanical gardens Entebbe, Mpanga forest, Mabira forest and more
A guided tour in Botanical gardens Entebbe immerse you in the aromas of nature with chances of spotting a variety of primates, birds, butterflies, lake view and more. Botanical gardens are located in Entebbe town very close to Entebbe Airport.
Guided walk in Uganda Wildlife Education Center ( UWEC)
A summary of the wildlife with in Uganda is at Uganda Wildlife Education center the former Entebbe Zoo. The wild animals at the center are living in exhibits with an environment similar to what they live in in the wild. UWEC hosts animals like cheetahs, hyenas, lions, elephants, chimpanzees, other primates, vipers, varied vegetation types, birds, botanic, aquatic life and more
In case you flight is departing late, you can check out of your lodge or hotel and spend time around Uganda Wildlife Education Center Entebbe. This is one of the activities to do in Entebbe Uganda.
Beach visits on Uganda Safari
At the shore of Lake Victoria especially in Entebbe ae several beaches where you can take off sometime to relax. Swimming in the fresh water lake in Entebbe is allowed although sometimes the water gets dirty especially when more people are at the beach. While at the beaches in Entebbe you may have the chance to taste local cousins like “Oluwombo” the Uganda delicacy
Horse Back riding on Uganda Safari
While in Uganda, you can also do horse back riding but most stables are located on the outskirts of the main capital Kampala. Advance booking is very necessary so that necessary arrangements can be made to make your experience memorable.
Sports fishing on Lake Victoria or River Nile
Engage in sports fishing on Lake Victoria or River Nile where you may get the chance to catch some fresh water fish species including cat fish, lung fish, Nile perch, mud fish, tilapia and more. Do carry own fishing equipment for comfort and purchase a fishing permit too from The Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Hire a boat for the time you are on the lake in case you want deep water sports fishing experience. Have some level of patience during the sports fishing adventure is very important.
Leisure Park Tour In Mukono
Across Lake Victoria is the famous Leisure park where you can do challenging activities. It is one of the best activities to do on Uganda safari for team building. Do make advance booking so that preparations for your crew are made. You need a boat to get to leisure Park especially when coming from Kampala and the voyage takes about 1 hour to get to the Island.
Kampala city tour
Kampala is where the heart of Uganda beats as it is the main business center of the country, social and political epitome. Most transport systems stem from Kampala to upcountry routes of Uganda.
During Kampala city tour, you may visit the Uganda museum, Kabaka’s Palance in Mengo, Katwe manmade lake, Uganda martyr shrine in Namugongo, Owino market and more. Do start the Kampala city tour early morning to beat the traffic jam times of the day. Try on some local attire from different textile shops in especially main business center that are representation of the multicultural Uganda
Religious tour in Uganda
Uganda is a allows freedom of worship so you can arrange to tour some of the significant religious center in the country like Rubaga catholic church, Namirembe Anglican church, Kibuli Mosque, Bahai temple, Namungoona Orthodox Church, traditional shrines, Indian temples and more.
A visit to these places of worship gives you a glimpse into the spiritual beliefs of the people of Uganda.
Excursion Birding in Uganda
Although Uganda has an unmatched bird list in Africa of over 1000 bird species living in different parts of the country, excursion birding can be arranged at destinations on the outskirts of Kampala or Entebbe. Birding in Uganda is more fruitful if you have more days on Uganda safari.
Mabamba swamp is one of the famous birding destinations in Uganda with high chances of spotting the rare and ancient shoebill stork. Mpanga forest in Mpigi is a great birding destination in Uganda, Botanical forest in Entebbe, Mabira forest and more.
Education Tour in Uganda
To understand the history of Uganda education you have to arrange a tour to some of the major education centers in the country. Makerere University is the highest government institute of learning offering a variety of course.
Uganda also offers tertiary education, secondary education, primary education, nursery education and more. do make appointments for a guide to provide information you wish to understand about the education sector of Uganda. The Uganda National Education Board (UNEB) is the body with the mandate to regulate Uganda education.
Other Uganda safari activities
- Bunge jumping on Uganda safari
- Kayaking
- Boat cruise on Lake Victoria or River Nile in Jinja
- Quad Biking
- Home stay arrangements in Uganda.
- Farm tour in Uganda as agriculture is the back borne of Uganda’s economy