Uganda Weekend Safari
Uganda Weekend Safari; Uganda is becoming largely famous in the tourism community around the globe, and the weekend safaris are much enjoyable by the travellers that come for short time conferences, exhibitions, meetings among others. However, you can also organise a weekend safari in Uganda anytime you feel like travelling, you do not have to wait for a long time in order to travel, and you can utilize the little time available and enjoy the Uganda weekend safaris. The weekend safaris in Uganda are one of the most affordable safaris in Uganda, and they are also not done in very remote areas, however, according to your preference, your travel and tour planner can make for you the best itinerary. In a nutshell, the weekend safaris in Uganda are designed to allow the time-constrained travellers from all around the world to have a time of exploring the pearl of Africa, for the short time they chose to stay in Uganda.
Most of the weekend safaris in Uganda last for the duration of about 2 days in places like Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, mountain elgon national park, sipi falls, and kibale national park among others. However, they can include en-routes like the equator point, ziwa rhino sanctuary, and igongo cultural centre among other interesting places to visit. Unfortunately, a two days weekend safari can never be good or even possible for you to enjoy the mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park. However, you will have a chance to visit the cultural centres, the agricultural plantations, cities and tourist towns among others.
The Uganda weekend safaris are also good for the honeymoon vacations. Different national parks in Uganda have upscale accommodation they you might love to enjoy with your loved one in order to cover up your honeymoon weekend. Chobe safari lodge is one of the most visited places for honeymoon weekends; Chobe safari lodge is also a five-star safari lodge located in Murchison falls national park. When you travel on Friday to Chobe safari lodge you can spend some time at the lodge where you get a chance to see the crocodiles in the Nile, hippo schools, giraffes around the lodge, a lot of baboon, monkeys, warthogs, lone buffaloes, you can also stop a few elephants in the shortest distance from the Chobe safari lodge in Murchison falls national park.
Top Uganda weekend safaris
2 Days weekend at Chobe Safari lodge: From the beginning of your weekend, you can have some time in Chobe safari lodge. Chobe safari lodge is one of the most beautiful safari lodges in Uganda and it is referred to as the gem on the Nile by the travellers that visit the place. Chobe safari lodge is located in the northern part of the park, and it offers breath taking views of the Nile River which is located beneath the lodge just a few meters. You weekend safari to Chobe safari lodge in Murchison falls national park offers you the most high-quality accommodation with all meals catered for. You can also have a game drive the next day of your safari before you drive back to Entebbe. The game drive in Chobe side will offer you a chance to see the giraffes, warthogs, hippos, especially the early mornings, herds of hippos, elephants, a number of olive baboons and so much more.
The two days ngamba island visit
- From Entebbe international airport, you can head straight to Ngamba Island where you can spend the day enjoying the rescued chimpanzee. Ngamba Island is such a good safari for the primate lovers, especially the chimpanzee lovers, who love visiting Uganda but do not have a lot of time to stay around for chimpanzee trekking in kibale national park. Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary is located in Lake Victoria, and it is a safe haven for the rescued chimpanzees from the poachers in different parts of the country. Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary offers you a chance to watch the chimpanzees as they play around, feed, and so many other interesting things. You can also enjoy a variety of the natural biodiversity at the island, such as bird species in the forest, many wonderful natural tree species, reptiles like snakes, lizards, and the beautiful scenery with the back drop of Lake Victoria, among others. The ngamba island weekend visit offers some great time to be with the chimpanzees and outstanding photogenic moments.
- 2 Days Lake Mburo National Park Safari: Lake Mburo national park is the closest and nearest protected are to Kampala’s, it is also the first national park for you to find along the western safari trail along Masaka–Mbarara highway. Lake Mburo national park is about 240km from Kampala and you can drive for just 3-4hrs to this amazing park at a glance. Your weekend getaway in Lake Mburo national park can offer you a lot more than you can think, including seeing the bi diversity of the land. Lake Mburo is home to the gentle zebras, impalas, bushbucks, buffaloes, oribis, waterbucks, elands, warthogs, among other animals. Your weekend in Lake Mburo national park is also a chance for you to enjoy the horseback rides around the area, or enjoy cycling through the park. You can also enjoy spending your night in Mihungo safari lodge in Lake Mburo national park, with all the meals catered for.
- Sipi falls weekend safari in Uganda: Sipi falls weekend getaways is one of the few safaris you can enjoy to the fullest in Uganda. At least all the travellers who visit the pearl of Africa for tourism purposes take some time and visit the great sipi falls. Sipi falls is great 3 in 1 waterfall located in the eastern part of Uganda; it is located on the foothills of the great mountain elgon in kapchorwa district. Sipi falls is among the largest waterfalls in Uganda and East Africa at large. The travellers to sipi falls in kapchorwa, love to enjoy the magical hike where they get to closely explore all the beauty of the pearl of Africa. The hike around sipi falls opens your sights to the great views of mountain elgon, the different farmlands of the local “Gishu” people. The visit to sipi falls is a time for you to enjoy taking the photos of the falls, and the area around.

In a synopsis, the weekend safaris in Uganda offer you a chance to explore the pearl of Africa just not far away from the city, the weekend safari in Uganda are the only option you have to enjoy Uganda on a short time vacation in the country. There are a number of safaris you can enjoy for your weekend safari. The city tours are also very interesting for the weekend getaway in Uganda, however, the best way is to work with a trusted tour agent or operator, so that your itinerary is complete with all the things you want to do for your short vacation in Uganda. Do not hesitate; book your Uganda safari now, for any time you are expecting to fly into the pearl of Africa, Uganda.
