3 Days Queen Elizabeth national park Safari : Queen Elizabeth national park is among the oldest Parks in Uganda that was established in 1952 with Murchison falls nationals park and renamed in 1954 to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11 of great britain. Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated in the western part of Uganda, covering the districts of Kasese, kamwengye, bushenyi , Rubirizi and Rukungiri. The park lies between the 2 lakes; George and Edward with the Kazinga channel crossing through. Queen Elizabeth national park is found against the back drop of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountain occupying the total area of 1, 989 kilometers squared famous for its primate species, unusual tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector and the large concentration of Hippos. Queen Elizabeth national park is considered to be the second largest park in Uganda after Murchison Falls National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National park is famous for its Kazinga channel which connects Lakes; George and Edward and it’s filled with many wildlife species including the hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and many bird species. The other animal species found in the park include; the elephants, tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, kobs, antelopes, water bucks, warthogs among many others.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2; Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Day 3: Depart back to Kampala
Detailed
Day 1; Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park.
Wake up early , Depending on your location in either Kampala or Entebbe international airport, You will picked by a company representative who will Brief you and you embark on a 6 Hour drive Journey to Queen Elizabeth national park . Along the way you will have stopover at the equator for photographs and buying souvenirs and then Proceed for Lunch in Mbarara Town
After lunch proceed to the Park as you drive through the beautiful landscapes with open grass lands ,tea plantations, Ankole long honed cattle’s , the rift valley escarpments and Various woodland, Reach in the park late afternoon and Proceed to you booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay .
Accommodation options: Mweya safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge lodge, Elephant plains lodge (Luxury, Elephant hab lodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Park view safari lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Bush Lodge, Pumba cottages (Budget
Day 2: Game drive and an afternoon boat cruise
Have an Early served breakfast to start your morning game drive so early, so this will require you to be up very early, with this you will be able to see very many animals along the Kasenyi track, you will also be able to view different animals such as elephants, antelopes, water bucks, buffaloes, lions, kobs among others.
After the game drive, head back to the lodge have lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise you will have a great time cruising along the Kazinga channel that Connects Lake Edward and Lake George for 2- 3 hours, While on boat trip you will get a chance to view Aquatic birds such as the saddle billed stork, pink backed pelicans, the malachite kingfishers and animals such as crocodiles, elephants on the shores, schools of hippo, buffaloes feeding along the channel. Later in the evening, head back to the Lodge for dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation options: Mweya safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge lodge, Elephant plains lodge (Luxury, Elephant hab lodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Park view safari lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Bush Lodge, Pumba cottages (Budget) .
Day 3: Departure back to Kampala
Have your breakfast and set off for Kampala, you will go through Mubende shorter route whereby you will have great and beautiful scenery along the way due to the beautiful vegetation. Have your lunch in Mubende and continue to Kampala whereby you will arrive in The Evening.
End of 3 Days Queen Elizabeth national park Safari
Tour inclusions
Professional driver guide (English speaking)
Transport (4X4vehicle)
Full board Accommodation
Bottled drinking water
Touring (park entry fees)
Boat cruise at Kazinga channel
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park,
Tour Exclusions
Visas and International flights
Hotel fees in Kampala especially those on the eve of the nights after the trip
Extra activities especially those not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry services, beverages/drinks)
