3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari tour! Queen Elizabeth national park Safari is referred to as “ safari to the Pearl of Uganda”. The park has a high concentration of wildlife that many visitors yearn for. The park is well known for “the Big Five” i.e. the elephants, buffaloes, hippos. The park is spread along the eastern shore of the Rift Valley’s Lake Edward covering 2500 square kilometers. The park’s northern section is particularly scenic with lion prides and herds of elephants and cape buffalo, Africa’s most dangerous animal. Book Now
There are tremendous views of the Rwenzori peaks from its plains, which are decorated with giant candelabra euphoria trees. In the northeast section of the park is Chambura Gorge, which has lion, leopard, African finfoot and black bee eaters. In the Kikorondo area, plains give way to the dramatic cones of extinct volcanoes, some of which are filled with beautiful crater lakes. Some of the most spectacular game viewing takes place by boat on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward with its smaller brother, Lake George. The channel is packed with thousands of hippos, buffalo, elephant and multitudes of fish-eating birds. The southern Ishasha sector of the park, lying in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains of DR Congo, has huge grasslands that stretch out with grazing topi, kob and cape buffalo. In the old fig trees you can see the rare tree-climbing lions.
Day 1: Kampala -Queen Elizabeth national park Safari
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, undertake a game drive in the park in anticipation of mammals such as Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Lions, primates and the elusive giant forest hog among others. For bird watchers enjoy viewing some of 610 bird species recorded in this park which makes QENP a birder’s haven. Water birds, forest and woodland birds are resident in this park. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (H/B)
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Dedicate the morning to chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge and the afternoon ready for go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The Channel harbors a lot of mammals along its banks including buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks and a variety of water birds. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Mazike Lodge (Lodge facility) or Enganzi lodge (Mid range facility) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth NP- Kampala/Entebbe
Morning guided nature walk to the Maramagambo forest for a visit to the bats and pythons cave and the hunters’ cave. Thereafter be transferred back to Kampala arriving in the evening or Entebbe Airport for you rout bound flight. Meal plan H/B End of the Safari
3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari tour Inclusions
Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
Expert, English-speaking local driver/guide
All accommodations and meal as indicated in the itinerary
Boat trip in Queen Elizabeth
Nature walk Maramagambo forests
Game drive
Chimpanzee trekking Kyambura
01 litre of COMPLEMENTARY mineral water per person per day
Park Entrance fees
Enroute Lunches
Tour exclusions
International flight (can be arranged if required)
Visa and personal insurance
Drinks, tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package
