Where

Queen Elizabeth National Park, the “Pearl” of the Ugandan parks, has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice. The park, in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, covers 1,978sq.km and includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems, from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows savannah and swamps. It is the home of the famous tree climbing lions as well as the Uganda kob, other antelope’s species, elephant, baboons, hippos, buffalo, and chimps and many more. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black bee- eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors and many more. In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingoes can be found. A favorite way to view the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes George and Edward.

What activities

Game drives, boat cruise along Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. Anyone can join this wonderful safari!

When to go

The dry season is the best period, however tours are arranged all-year-round.

Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth Game Park

Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator – a famous spot for photography. For the rest of journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge and go for an evening game drive returning at dusk for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Game drive and launch trip on Kazinga Channel

After a cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen’s mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, and if you are lucky the shy Leopard and Spotted Hyena. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch and relax at the swimming pool site. Afternoon, go for a spectacular boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals. Evening sight seeing around the crater area set deep into the volcanic craters and Baboon cliff is amazing! Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 3 : Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge

After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Lunch en route. Return back to Kampala.

Optional Extension

Take a game drive to Ishasha sector in search for the tree climbing lions and spend the night at Savannah Hotel.

The safari package includes

• Ground transportation by a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
• English Speaking Driver Guide
• Full board accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge for a classic Safari or Mweya Hostel for Budget Safari
• Park entrance fees
• Chimpanzee trekking along Kyambura Gorge
• Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
• Government taxes

The safari package excludes

• Any cost of a personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes etc., any any other item not stated as ‘included’ above