Day 1 · Entebbe to Lake Mburo
Late-morning start from Entebbe and a drive southwest to Lake Mburo. Afternoon game drive for zebra, impala and eland.
Uganda safari · 4 days
4-Day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth Safari
From US$1,615 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
Two savannah parks, a walk among zebras and a boat day, with no trek. This 4-day private safari starts at Lake Mburo, drives on to Queen Elizabeth for the Kasenyi plains, and ends with a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Book this Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala operator. It is part of our Uganda safari tour packages and our 2027 safari packages guide. See the Queen Elizabeth destination page.
From US$1,615 per person, 2 sharing a double room, mid-range lodges, foreign non-resident adults, standard 2027 dates (not April, May or November), excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price. Prices checked: 27 October 2026.
Why this safari?
Lake Mburo is where you can walk among zebras, impala and eland, and Queen Elizabeth adds a Kasenyi game drive and hippos on the Kazinga Channel. Lake Mburo has no elephants, so the trip trades size for variety and easy walking.
Who is this safari for?
Couples and families who want two savannah parks, a guided walk and a boat day, with no trek and only one really long day on the road. The mix of a walk and a drive suits families.
Physical difficulty
Easy. Game drives, a guided walk in Lake Mburo and a boat trip. The walk is gentle. Day 2 combines the walk with a drive to Queen Elizabeth.
Best time to go
Lake Mburo is greener and grassier in the wet months, and the dry months show more animals by the lake edge. Game viewing is easiest January, February and June to September.
Your safari vehicle
Private safari vehicle with a UTB-licensed driver-guide.
Your lead planner
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Wildlife & experiences you can expect
- Game drive and guided walk in Lake Mburo: zebra, impala and eland, no elephants
- Kasenyi plains game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat trip
Serah Foundation, where your booking goes
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
On this safari
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Traveller reviews
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Related planning guides
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Mburo walk, then Queen Elizabeth
Guided walk in the park (zebra, impala and eland, no elephants). In the afternoon, drive on to Katunguru.
Day 3 · Kasenyi drive and Kazinga boat
Kasenyi morning game drive, then an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 4 · Back to Entebbe
Breakfast at the lodge, then the road back to Entebbe.
Continue from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi for gorillas with our 5-day gorillas, Lake Mburo and Lake Bunyonyi trip, or drop Queen Elizabeth for a 3-day Mburo trip, re-costed in your quote.
Highlights
- Lake Mburo game drive and guided walk
- Kasenyi plains game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat trip
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Typically included
- Lake Mburo park entry (1 day) and Queen Elizabeth park entry (2 days)
- Lake Mburo game drive and guided walk
- Kasenyi game drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip
- Private safari vehicle & UTB-licensed driver-guide
- Park entry fees as listed
- Mid-range accommodation, half board at the lodges, lunch on the road and on activity days
- Airport transfers: the trip starts and ends in Entebbe
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Drinks, laundry, porter fees & tips
- Optional activities not in the itinerary
- Lake Mburo boat trip (optional extra)
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits: this itinerary has no primate trek
Lodges on this route
Mid-range lodges priced into the from-price. The exact property is confirmed in your written quote before you travel.
| Lake Mburo | Mid-range lodge near the park |
| Queen Elizabeth | Bush Lodge, Katunguru |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Common questions
How much does the 4-day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth safari cost?
From US$1,615 per person, 2 sharing a double room, with mid-range lodges, on standard 2027 dates and excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price.
Will I see elephants at Lake Mburo?
No. Lake Mburo has no elephants. You walk and drive among zebra, impala and eland, and Queen Elizabeth adds hippos and buffalo on the Kazinga Channel.
Is there any trekking?
No gorilla or chimpanzee trek is in this itinerary. It is game drives, a gentle guided walk and a boat trip.
How long are the drives?
Day 1 is a drive from Entebbe to Lake Mburo, day 2 follows the walk with a drive to Katunguru, and day 4 is the road back to Entebbe. The longest stretch is the final day.
When is the best time to go?
The dry months, January, February and June to September, show more animals by the lake edge. The wet months are greener.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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