WHAT TO DO ON A UGANDA SAFARI IN 2 DAYS?

A Uganda Safari in 2 Days.

Who could point out the endless list of the things that prove Uganda the pearl of Africa? A Uganda Safari is one that would take you 20 long days in the country but still not finish all the attractions. You just have to highlight a few on your bucket list.

Even the world travelers who have seen Uganda’s gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the rarest cheetahs in Kidepo valley national park still get shocked on sights of some amazing features that Uganda still hides in its corners.

However, a well-planned tour to Uganda can still expose you to your dream destinations. There is no time that is enough, it’s about better planning for the limited time you have. Travelers have even hit the country for just one day and had lifelong memories, then the two days in Uganda can do way much more memories.

Here is a simple guide on what one can do on a Uganda safari in 2 days.

2 days Jinja Tour. These amazing two days allow you to explore Uganda’s second largest and busiest commercial town after the capital Kampala. It is a proud home of the source of Nile River; Africa’s longest river.

Being the adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja has so many thrilling activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping, boat rides, canoeing, nature walks, sight-seeing and many others. The two days in Jinja expose you to a lot of things yet in a very short period.

2 days in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here you will explore the most popular park in Uganda, homing more than 70 mammal species. Just the journey to this impressive park takes you to the Uganda equator in Kayabwe for the water experiment that shows water swirling in different directions in the different hemispheres.

In the park you will have a game drive to spot the lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, duikers and many other amazing species. Also have a boat cruise on Africa’s longest channel; Kazinga channel joining Lake George and Lake Edward. It has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.  

2 days Lake Mburo national park. This is the smallest savanna park in Uganda and the closes to Kampala capital. The journey to the park will still take you to the Uganda equator at Kayabwe for the water experiment.

A game drive through Lake Mburo national park furnishes stunning views of the zebras, giraffes, impalas, duikers, waterbucks, elephants, warthogs and several others. Still these two days expose you to an amazing boat cruise on Lake Mburo for sights of crocodiles and hippos.

2 days Murchison falls national park. Being the largest and oldest park in Uganda, Murchison falls has a lot to offer that even tourists with just two days can still create lifelong memories. Sights of the world’s most powerful waterfall; Murchison falls is a guarantee on a boat ride at the Victoria Nile here in the park. Be sure of spotting several lions, buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, Topis, Oribis, duikers and so many others.

2 days Kampala city tour. A city tour is Kampala allows you to explore the unique blend of attractions in the city, the architecture, cultures, people, food as well as the landscapes. Discover the city of seven hills, visit the Uganda national museum, the Buganda royal palace and the royal mile, Gaddafi mosque, Owino market, craft markets, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedrals among others.

When it comes to the night life, Kampala is never disappointing with a restaurant and bar on almost every street.

The two days can still take you to Sipi falls in Kapchwora for a nature walk and abseiling adventure. Other travelers have also chosen having a two days flying safari to Bwindi and Kidepo national parks.

So these days sound small but they can do a lot more in your travel life when well spent on a Uganda safari. Don’t over wait till when you have enough time, you can start with simple weekend getaways.