Book this this 5-day game safari & Mongoose trekking experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park with Superfine Safaris limited. The 5 Days safari combines classic wildlife viewing with one of Uganda’s most unique activities mongooses trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is designed for travelers who want both the excitement of game drives and a more intimate, on-foot wildlife encounter.
Safari Overview
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities: Game drives, mongoose trekking, boat cruise, optional chimpanzee tracking
- Starting/Ending Point: Kampala or Entebbe
Safari Day by Day
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe. You will drive west through Uganda’s scenic countryside, passing tea plantations, rolling hills, and traditional homesteads. Stopover at the Equator for photos and Lunch en route in Mbarara Arrival in the evening at your lodge
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Bush Lodge / Pumba Safari Cottages
- Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Enganzi Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park. Expect t see Lions, Elephants, Uganda kobs , Buffaloes, Warthogs Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The boat Cruise Highlights include large concentrations of hippos, Crocodiles basking on the banks, Elephants and buffaloes at the shoreline and Numerous bird species Dinner and stay at
- Budget: Bush Lodge / Pumba Safari Cottages
- Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Enganzi Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 3: Mongoose Trekking Experience & Community walk
This is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, head to the Mweya Peninsula for mongoose trekking. The experience starts at 7:00 AM taking between 1–3 hours, you will walk with trained rangers and researchers as you follow a habituated troop of banded mongooses. Enjoy a close-up observation of mongooses, watching them forage and communicate learn about their social structure and participate in simple research activities Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In afternoon, go for a community walk to meet and interact with ca people in their communities to earn their traditions, norms, customs and beliefs Enjoy traditional dances and songs performed by local people to entertain and welcome you int their communities
- Budget: Bush Lodge / Pumba Safari Cottages
- Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Enganzi Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge, the underground forest in Queen Eizabeth National Park Track chimpanzees in this dramatic forest gorge often referred to as the “Valley of Apes.” Return to the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Highlights:
- Scenic countryside views
- Optional stop for souvenirs
- Lunch en route
Arrival in the late afternoon or evening.
Cost Includes:
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Accommodation (4 nights)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives and boat cruise
- Mongoose trekking fees
Excludes:
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Optional chimpanzee tracking permit
Why Book with Superfine Safaris Limited?
- Tailor-made itineraries
- Experienced local guides
- Competitive pricing
- Personalized service
Book This Safari
Ready to experience Uganda’s wildlife in a unique way? Superfine Safaris Limited will help you plan and customize your 5 Days Game Safari & Mongoose Trekking Experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park.