About 4 Days 3 Nights Queen Elizabeth National Park Express
Get ready to explore the amazing features of the 2nd largest and oldest National Park of Uganda on this adventurous safari. Expect a variety of wildlife, birds & unique natural wonders; a combination of craters lakes, Salty Lake (Lake Katwe), the stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Mweya Peninsular and a variety of birds.
Tour Highlights
- Game drives
- Boat cruise – Kazinga Channel
- Bird watching
- Visit the Equator
- Scenic views
- Cultural encounters
- Explore Lake Katwe (Salt Lake)
Tour Itinerary
Journey Time: 45Min – 1 Hour
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by our Driver guide who will transfer to your pre-booked hotel in either Kampala City/Entebbe.
Time permitting: Go for a city tour, in company of our local tour guide. Visit iconic cultural and religious landmarks such the Kabaka's Palace, Bahai Temple & Uganda National Museum.
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & spa | Speke Resort Munyonyo – Or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Journey time: 6 – 7 Hours
After an early breakfast, at 6AM start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will have a lunch stopover in Fort Portal. Thereafter, visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves located 5 KM West of Fort Portal. They are of strong cultural significance to the people of Toro. While here you may explore both the caves, nearby lake and waterfall.
Continue with your journey to Queen Elizabeth N. Park which is located in Western Uganda bordering DRC. It is ranked the second largest and one of Uganda’s most varied protected areas, strategically located in the Albertan Rift valley close to the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains between lakes Edward and George.
On arrival, check in to the lodge and freshen up in time for a sumptuous dinner.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast then go explore the highlights of this wonderful national park. Expect to see a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a scenic view of several crater lakes like Nyamunuka – medicinal to the animals & Munyanyange – frequented by flamingos.
Proceed to Lake Katwe mingle with the locals, learn about traditional salt mining and the local lifestyle. Thereafter, return to the lodge for lunch and refreshment, warming up for a boat cruise.
Launch cruise; The Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Edward is a wildlife haven. While on the boat you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more. The common animals are Elephants, hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.
Return to the lodge and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
Journey Time: 7 - 8 Hours
You will have an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and start your journey to Entebbe via Mbarara and Masaka. After several hours of driving, make a stopover at the Equator for a photo opportunity and some demonstrations. This will also double as your lunch break plus souvenir shopping.
Proceed with your journey to Entebbe to check in for your outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast + En-route lunch
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DISCLAIMER:
1) The journey time stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2) Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered.
Inclusions
- Park entry fees per person per day
- Transport in a 4 x 4 land cruiser (Window seat guaranteed)
- Fuel cost for the whole trip
- 03 Nights’ accommodation
- Full board basis in upcountry lodges
- En-route lunch as mentioned
- 2L daily mineral water on safari per person
- AMREF Medical evacuation cover
- An English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- All optional activities
- Expenses of a personal nature
- All drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Travel related insurance & tourist visa
- Tips & Gratuities
- Extra nights/day room use at a fee
- Itinerary alteration without prior notice
Starting From
$ 2,200
Price Per Person
Duration
4 Days
Kampala
Day : 1
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day : 2 & 3
Entebbe
Day : 4
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