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3 Days Christmas Holiday Safari in Uganda (Lake Mburo)

from $640

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)

Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.

3 Days

Private or Group

Safari

At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this tour for couples, families, residents, short-stay visitors, small groups, and you who want a relaxed Christmas safari without long transfers. It is not ideal for travelers who want gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, lions, or a full Big Five safari.

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DURATION

3 Days

TOUR TYPE

Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari

ACTIVITIES

Game viewing, Boat Cruising, Community Experience, Bird watching, Horse riding

TRANSPORT

Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle

Overview

The 3 Days Christmas Holiday Safari in Uganda is a short festive-season wildlife trip for travelers who want to spend Christmas away from the city. It gives you a simple Uganda safari with wildlife, scenery, lodge relaxation, and a calm holiday mood within only three days.

For this package, I recommend Lake Mburo National Park as the best fit. It is easier to reach than Murchison Falls or Queen Elizabeth, works well for a short Christmas escape, and offers zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, birds, lake views, and optional boat or nature activities.

“Your ultimate Christmas promise: 3 days of walking safaris, sunset cruises, and grazing zebras in Uganda’s spectacular wild gem.”

3 Days Christmas Holiday Safari in Uganda (Lake Mburo)

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 0
$ 0
$ 0

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 0
$ 0
$ 2

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 0
$ 0
$ 0

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Price includes

Private safari vehicle and fuel

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation during the safari
  • Meals as agreed in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park entrance fees where applicable
  • Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Bottled drinking water during travel
  • Equator stop, if timing allows
  • Government taxes included in the package

Price Excludes

International flights

  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
  • Christmas lodge supplements, if applicable
  • Extra accommodation before or after the safari

•          Any activity not listed in the confirmed itinerary

Where you shall visit

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a short Uganda Christmas safari.
  • Visit Lake Mburo National Park for wildlife and lake scenery.
  • Look out for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, topis, waterbucks, and birds.
  • Enjoy game drives in a calm and accessible national park.
  • Add a boat ride, guided nature walk, cycling, or horseback safari.
  • Stop at the Equator if starting from Kampala or Entebbe.
  • Spend Christmas in a peaceful lodge setting away from city noise.
  • Travel with us on a festive safari planned around comfort, timing, and relaxation.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

    Your guide from Friendly Gorillas picks you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe after breakfast. After a short briefing, you begin the drive toward Lake Mburo National Park.

    The route takes you through towns, roadside markets, farms, and open countryside. Depending on timing, you may stop at the Equator for photos and a short break before continuing toward the park.

    On arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch or a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

    Your guide looks for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, topis, birds, and other wildlife. The park’s open grasslands, acacia woodland, and lake views create a peaceful start to your Christmas holiday.

    Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Christmas Day Game Drive, Boat Ride, Nature Walk, or Lodge Relaxation

    Wake up to a relaxed Christmas morning near Lake Mburo National Park. After breakfast, you may choose a game drive, guided nature walk, or lodge relaxation depending on your preferred pace.

    A game drive gives you another chance to see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife. A guided nature walk gives you a slower ground-level experience with an armed ranger.

    You may also add a boat ride on Lake Mburo. This gives you hippos, birds, lake views, and a calmer water-based experience.

    For families and couples, this day can stay flexible. If you want more activities. Others want a slow Christmas lunch, lodge time, photos, and a peaceful evening.

  • Day 3: Final Lake Mburo Activity and Transfer Back to Kampala or Entebbe

    After breakfast, enjoy a final short activity depending on your schedule. You may take a short game drive, nature walk, boat ride, or relaxed lodge morning.

    This final activity gives you one more chance to enjoy the park before returning to the city.

    Afterward, begin the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. You may stop again at the Equator for photos, crafts, or refreshments if timing allows.

    Your guide drops you at your hotel, airport, or agreed location.

    This marks the end of your 3 Days Christmas Holiday Safari in Uganda with Friendly Gorillas Safaris.

Why book this 3 Days Christmas Holiday Safari in Uganda (Lake Mburo)

FLEXIBLE CANCELATION

Cancel up to 60 days before departure.

EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES

Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.

NO HIDDEN FEES

All prices are final. No suprises at all.

24/7 SUPPORT

We're always available throughout and after the trip.

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Low season
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, may

Peak season
Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Dec

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