From Kampala: 3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
ID: GYG835669-1324692
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala. See the Big Five and other animals on a game drive, take a boat cruise, and trek to see chimpanzees in the wild.
Embark on a 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala. Enjoy game drives, a boat cruise, and a chimpanzee trek in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve.
Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kampala in the morning after breakfast and travel westwards through Uganda’s beautiful green countryside to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take 6-7 hours with stopovers at areas of tourist attraction such as the Royal Drum makers’ village and the Equator for an opportunity to stand in two hemispheres at the same time.
Continue through the savannah grasslands with lots of banana plantations and several herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country. Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening and check into your lodge. Later, go for an evening game drive to spot the animals in their natural habitats.
Expect to see the famous Big Five; elephants, leopards, buffalos, lions, bush bucks, kobs, giant forest hog, hyenas, antelopes, waterbucks as well as birds. Return for dinner and your overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Set off early at about 6:30 AM for a second game drive to the Ishasha Sector, home to the famous tree-climbing lions, which is a fascinating experience to many tourists. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife.
Return for breakfast and relax until lunch. In the afternoon, take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga Channel to see, at close range, some water animals including hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the water banks especially the famous pelican and jacana.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an up to 4-hour chimpanzee trekking with a tracker and guide. The Forest Reserve is home to 6 groups of chimps, comprising of over 300 individuals.
Please bring suitable closed walking boots and long trousers. Afterwards, transfer back to Entebbe.
Highlights
- Spot the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector of the park
- See the Big Five and other animals on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park
- Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and more
- Visit the Royal Drum makers’ village and the Equator on your way to the park
- Trek through the Kalinzu Forest Reserve to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and long pants for the game drives and chimpanzee tracking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
Stay hydrated by bringing a water bottle.
Use a camera to capture the wildlife and scenic views.
Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance.
Follow the guide's instructions for a safe and enjoyable experience.
On arrival at the Airport, you will find our professional guide waiting for you and must be putting on the kashari resort tours attire and will also be displaying a poster for kashari resort tours.
He will introduce himself and their after give a first briefing.
Then the journey to the first destination shall proceed
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
