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3 Days Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda

from $800

*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 guests who want a relaxed Easter 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

Cultural encounters, Walking, Nature walk, market visit, City encounters,Local food

TRANSPORT

Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle

Overview

The 3-Day Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda is a short festive-season wildlife trip for travelers who want to spend Easter away from the city. It gives you a simple safari experience with wildlife, scenery, fresh air, lodge relaxation, and enough time to enjoy the holiday without committing to a long itinerary.

For this package, I recommend Lake Mburo National Park as the best fit. It is easier to reach from Kampala or Entebbe than most other major parks, which makes it practical for a 3-day Easter break. You can enjoy zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes, birds, lake views, and optional activities such as a boat ride, guided nature walk, cycling, or horseback safari.

Travel with us on a festive safari planned around comfort, timing, and relaxation.

3 Days Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 1456
$ 1230
$ 1112

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 1765
$ 1567
$ 1356

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 2430
$ 2130
$ 1896

* 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
  • Optional Lake Mburo boat ride unless included
  • Optional guided nature walk unless included
  • Optional horseback safari unless included
  • Optional cycling safari unless included
  • Easter 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 Easter safari.
  • Visit Lake Mburo National Park for wildlife and lake scenery.
  • Look out for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, giraffes, 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 Easter in a peaceful lodge setting away from city noise.

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, refreshments, 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, giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks, topis, birds, and other wildlife. The park’s open grasslands, acacia woodland, and lake views create a relaxed start to your Easter holiday.

    Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

    Accommodation options near Lake Mburo:

    • Budget: Simple safari lodge or camp near Lake Mburo
    • Standard: Comfortable midrange lodge near the park
    • Luxury: Premium lodge near Lake Mburo or similar
  • Day 2: Easter Game Drive, Boat Ride, Nature Walk, or Lodge Relaxation

    Wake up to a relaxed morning near Lake Mburo National Park. After breakfast, choose the day’s main activity based on your preferred pace.

    A morning game drive gives guests another chance to see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife. The early hours are useful because the park is cooler and wildlife can be more active.

    You may also add a guided nature walk with an armed ranger. This gives you a slower ground-level safari experience and a closer look at tracks, plants, birds, and smaller details often missed from the vehicle.

    In the afternoon, a boat ride on Lake Mburo adds a calm water-based experience. Guests may see hippos, birds, lake scenery, and animals near the water.

    For families and couples, this day can stay flexible. Some guests want more activities. Others want a slow lunch, lodge time, photos, and a quiet evening.

    At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend keeping the day balanced. The best Easter safari should feel special, not rushed.

    Accommodation options near Lake Mburo:

    • Budget: Simple safari lodge or camp near Lake Mburo
    • Standard: Comfortable midrange lodge near the park
    • Luxury: Premium lodge near Lake Mburo or similar
  • 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-day Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda with Friendly Gorillas Safaris.

Why book this 3 Days Easter Holiday Safari in Uganda

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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