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Overview
This 6-day safari combines Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with classic wildlife experiences. Designed for travelers interested in people, traditions, and nature, the itinerary includes guided cultural encounters, community visits, and a wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The experience is respectful, educational, and balanced, offering meaningful interactions alongside scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing.
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe – Introduction to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you are met by your professional driver-guide from Safari 62 Limited. You are transferred to your hotel near Entebbe, where the remainder of the day is spent relaxing after your international flight. Your guide provides a briefing about the journey ahead, including cultural etiquette, community interactions, and the overall flow of the safari. This day allows you to settle in and prepare for a deeper exploration of Uganda beyond wildlife alone.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Entebbe – Community & Cultural Experience
After breakfast, you enjoy a guided cultural experience in the Entebbe or Kampala area. This may include a visit to a local community project, craft center, or cultural site, where you learn about daily life, traditions, and local history through respectful interaction. The focus is on observation and learning rather than staged performances. The afternoon is free to relax or explore the area further before returning to your hotel.
Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you depart Entebbe and drive west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The scenic journey passes through rural towns, farmland, and tea plantations, offering insight into Uganda’s countryside. Lunch is taken en route. Arrival in the park is in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at your lodge and time to relax in preparation for wildlife activities.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Cozy rooms with safari feeling
Ensuite bathrooms
Breakfast with amazing views
View of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
You begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for elephants, buffalo, lions, antelope, and birdlife. After breakfast and rest at the lodge, you enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, one of the park’s highlights. This cruise offers close views of hippos, crocodiles, and animals gathering along the water’s edge.
Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Cultural Encounter near Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you take part in a guided cultural encounter with a community living near the park. This may include visiting a village, learning about traditional farming practices, local crafts, or storytelling about cultural heritage and conservation. The experience is led by community members and designed to support local livelihoods. The afternoon is free to relax at the lodge and reflect on the experience.
Main Destination:
Batwa Experience (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth – Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, you begin the return journey to Entebbe, traveling through western and central Uganda with planned stops along the way. The scenic drive offers a final opportunity to observe the landscape and daily life outside the parks. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of the cultural and wildlife safari.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
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
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(No tip expected)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
