3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
This safari will take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park which together with the Kigezi and Kyambura Wildlife reserves forms one of most diversified ecosystems in Africa. located in the western arm of the great Rift Valley, this park covers an area of 1,978 Sq km of savannah, swamps as well as semi-deciduous verdant tropical forests
The park is best known for its tree climbing lions among other wildlife such as the Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, crocodiles, hyenas, topis, hippos and different antelope species, in addition to ten primate species among which are chimpanzees, baboons and various monkeys. There are also over 500 species of birds living in this park.
Safari Highlights:
DAY 1: Scenic Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park;
DAY 2: Game Drive and Launch cruise on the beautiful Kazinga Channel;
DAY 3: Chimpanzee tracking, Return to Kampala;
Detailed Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1: Scenic Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Approximate Travel time: 7 hours.
You will have an early breakfast before being met by our safari guide from baboon safaris who will drive you to driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park found in western Uganda. Along the way you will make a couple of stopovers: at the Uganda equator (for photographs) and in Mbarara town (for lunch). you will go through the beautiful rolling countryside, see the distant Rwenzori Mountain ranges, and once inside the park, you will see some animals like Buffaloes, Elephants and a variety of antelopes as you transfer to your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Accommodation Options include:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Katara Lodge, or Kyambura Game Lodge
Basic: Enganzi Lodge
DAY 2: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Launch cruise
Today you will enjoy the highlight launch cruise. Right after a very early breakfast, you will go for a game drive to see some of the early risers within the park. Some of the animals you will see include Giant Forest Hogs, Bush bucks, Defassa, Cape Buffaloes, Lions, Elephants, Topis, Leopards, Waterbucks and Uganda Kobs among others.
After lunch, you will set out on a 2 hours launch-cruise on the Kazinga Channel during which you will see the largest school of hippos in Uganda, crocodiles, some other animals plus a large number of birds as the park has a bird list of more than 550 birds. Don’t leave your camera behind as you go for this exciting activity. In the evening you will return to your accommodation..
Accommodation Options include:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Katara Lodge, or Kyambura Game Lodge
Basic: Enganzi Lodge
DAY 3: Chimpanzee tracking, Return to Kampala
Today morning, you will have an early breakfast, and then head to Kyambura gorge for a nature walk during which you be able to track chimpanzees as well as see some other primates. After the tracking, you will begin on the journey back to Kampala having lunch along the way.
Once in Kampala you will be transferred to the airport depending on the time of your departure flight. This will be the end of our safari
The price quotation of this tour Includes:
A private Four wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle for you ground transportation
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary on a full-board basis,
Park entry fees
Game Drives
Airport transfer on the day the safari ends
A two Hour Launch Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Full-time English speaking Driver-Guide
However, it excludes:
Activities listed as optional in the itinerary
Flight tickets and related taxes
Visas and other relevant travel documentation
Travel as well as medical insurance
Addition Excursions indicated as optional
Additional luggage charges,
Tips and Laundry, tips
Beverages other than mineral water offered in the vehicle and served during your meals
Any personal expenditure like on phone calls
Items of personal natures such as toiletries