The 3 days Queen Elizabeth National park takes you to Uganda’s second largest national park with great views of wildlife and bird species. The major activities include game drives giving you spectacular views of herds of elephants, Uganda kobs, warthogs, leopard, African lion, and Buffalos among others. A launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel exposes you to 611 bird species, huge Nile crocodiles and hundreds of Hippos.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park-Katwe local mines.
Day 2: Game drives & Launch cruise at Kazinga Channel.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge and departure.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and visit Katwe salt mines
In the early morning, you will be picked up from either your hotel/airport and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park. The whole journey will take you approximately 6 hours having a stop over at the equator for photography and a short break. You will reach the lodge in the afternoon, rest and visit the katwe salt mines in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge/Katara Lodge/Enganzi Lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Wake up in the early morning and go for game drives in the open savannah grasslands. Game drives provide you with a clear view of various animals such as herds of elephants, buffalos, elands, antelopes, warthogs, waterbucks, topis, leopards, and lions among others. Go for a late breakfast and wait for a hot lunch at the lodge as you relax. At 2:00 pm, you will transfer to kazinga channel for launch cruise that connects lakes, Edward and George. The launch cruise provides you with spectacular views of bird species and water animals. Dinner and overnight at the lodge (Day 1).
Day 3: Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Tracking – Departure
After the morning breakfast, transfer to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking and then drive back to the lodge for lunch. Later, transfer back to Kampala for a connecting flight.
End of the tour
Tour Inclusions
• Full time English speaking guide
• Bottled drinking water
• Ground transport
• Chimpanzee Trekking permit
• Park entrance fee
• Launch cruise
• Miscellaneous
• Government taxes
• Accommodation and meals
Trip exclusions
• International flights
• Visa fees
• Alcoholic beverages
• Driver guide tips
• Other personal expenses.
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