Best Short Uganda Safaris from Entebbe
Booking short Uganda safaris from Entebbe is an amazingly perfect way to begin your exploration in the Pearl of Africa. Through an expert like Native Africa Tours, it is possible to secure the best short Uganda safaris that offer you a unique opportunity to enjoy a myriad of experiences and captivating adventures. Short Uganda safaris are distinctly crafted for nature lovers with a desire to enjoy unforgettable encounters, yet have limited time.
At Native Africa Tours, every nature lover has the opportunity to be part of exhilarating adventures in Uganda, including wildlife viewing, primate trekking, hiking, and more. We have a range of safari packages that begin from Entebbe to most of Uganda’s popular destinations, such as Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo, Kibale, Jinja, and more.
Typical short Uganda safaris from Entebbe extend from 1 day to 4 days. Embarking on any of our short Uganda safaris allows you to experience the wonders of the savanna plains, aquatic life, and the dense rainforests. Even if you are an adventure seeker with a dream to conquer Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, you have a chance to achieve that on our short tours.
Most Popular Wildlife Experiences Near Entebbe
1-Day Lake Mburo wildlife safari, which presents you with a unique opportunity to explore Lake Mburo National Park and its abundant wildlife. With a short wildlife tour, you can have a guided game drive & short boat tour, then return to Entebbe. Driving from Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park in Kiruhura, Western Uganda, can take you between 4 and 5 hours. You can consider departing from Entebbe city early for your actual wildlife tour in Lake Mburo National Park, and expect to also enjoy a photography experience at the Kayabwe Equator crossing.
1-Day Jinja tour. Embarking on a short tour like this one allows you to explore Jinja through whitewater rafting. You can have a memorable half-day rafting adventure experience on the source of the Nile with the experts.
1-Day Mabamba wetland tour. If you love birds, then starting your birding tour from Entebbe gets you a great deal on Mabamba swamp. Expect to explore the elusive shoebills on local boats, and you can also come across other birds such as blue swallows, African fish eagle, African jacanas, papyrus gonoleks, crowned hornbills, and more.
Other exceptional 1-day tours to book starting from Entebbe include the 1-Day Entebbe city tour. 1-Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, 1-Day Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, 1-Day Kampala city tour, 1-Day Equator tour, and 1-Day cultural tour to Ewaffe cultural village, etc.
Other ideal 3-day packages to book include 3-day Kibale chimpanzee trekking tour, 3-Day Queen Elizabeth game tour, 3-Day Murchison Falls & Ziwa tour, 3-Day Lake Mburo tour, 3-day Sipi Falls tour, and more.
Best places to enjoy short Uganda safaris
Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best places to visit for you to experience the best short Uganda safaris from Entebbe. Accessible in an 8-9-hour drive, Bwindi is perfect for primate adventure seekers with a dream to enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with a group of mountain gorillas. Bwindi National Park is a spectacular rainforest-dominated conservancy area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in extreme Southwestern Uganda.
At Bwindi, expect to explore the 4 enriching trailheads on gorilla trekking that are Nkuringo, Buhoma, Rushaga, and Ruhija. Currently, this park encompasses over 120 species of mammals, with an estimated 459 mountain gorillas, and holds 24 gorilla groups that are all available for public visits.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park –for both gorilla & golden monkey trekking
To enjoy golden monkey tracking and gorilla trekking, consider visiting Mgahinga National Park, which is located in Kisoro district. Mgahinga is Uganda’s smallest conservancy area/park with an area coverage of only 33.7 sq.km but boasts of its rare species and adventures. At Mgahinga National Park, expect to enjoy more than the captivating primate adventures. You can also embark on the Volcano hiking to explore any of the 3 summits of the 8 Virunga Volcanoes: Gahinga, Muhabura, and Sabyinyo.
Short tour to Murchison Falls National Park
Embark on a journey to unearth the wonders of Murchison Falls National Park on a short tour ranging from 2 to 4 Days. The lush Murchison Falls National Park supports a diversity of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, crocodiles, bushbucks, hippos, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, oribis, waterbucks, and others.
Queen Elizabeth National Park –enjoy a captivating game viewing experience.
Visit the lush Queen Elizabeth National Park to explore the diverse wildlife and birdlife. A short wildlife tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park promises captivating game drives through the Ishasha sector or Kasenyi plains, boat cruise tours on the Kazinga channel, birding, chimpanzee treks in Kyambura Gorge, and nature walks. While on a short wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth Game Park, expect to explore the diversity of animals such as tree-climbing lions (perfectly sighted in the Ishasha sector), buffaloes, hyenas, elephants, Uganda Kobs, and diverse primates.
Lake Mburo National Park –explore zebras, giraffes, & impalas in abundance.
Located in Kiruhura district, Lake Mburo National Park is an excellent spot to explore the diversity of antelope families and other larger mammal species. This park is regarded as the most accessible destination from Entebbe and Kampala, requiring only 4-5 hours of driving. A short Lake Mburo wildlife tour allows you to enjoy a boat/launch tour, game drive, bush/nature walk, horseback ride, cycling, and others.
Explore Kibale –the Primate Capital of the World
Located in the Kabarole district, Kibale National Park is an ideal location to visit to immerse yourself in the jungle to explore abundant primates. Kibale is home to East Africa’s highest chimpanzee population, accounting for about 1500 chimpanzees out of a total of 5050 that have been recorded in the entire Uganda. The park also contains an additional 12 primate species, including lots of red-colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, mangabeys, and pottos, etc. In Kibale, expect inspirational primate adventures such as chimpanzee habituation, standard chimpanzee tracking, forest walks, and birding.
Visit Semuliki –excellent spot for bird-watching
If you are a bird enthusiast with a dream to experience birding tours in Uganda, then there is no better place that is worth visiting like the Semuliki National Park. Located in the Bundibugyo district, Semuliki offers the best birding tour experiences to nature lovers interested in birds in Uganda. Over 441 species of birds have been recorded in this park alone, including endemic species from the Ituri forest and many resident species. The park’s special birds include long-tailed hawks, Congo Serpent eagle, shoebill storks, black-casqued hornbill, and blue turacos, etc.
Conclusion: book the best short Uganda safaris from Entebbe and get incredible treats to unique experiences from the savanna plains, forest, and adrenaline adventures in the Source of the Nile. Trust Native Africa Tours for all short Uganda safaris, whether you need gorilla trekking tours, cultural, or standard wildlife safaris.
