Entebbe: 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
ID: GYG891328-1406709
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala. See a variety of animals including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards.
Embark on a 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, go on a game drive, and track chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or place of residence. Meet your guide and receive a briefing on the 3-day Queen Elizabeth Tour. Make a number of stopovers, including at the Uganda Equator along Masaka road. Stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres and experiment with how water swirls in different directions. Take photos and buy souvenirs. Head straight to your lodge.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga channel
Start the day with an early game drive that exposes you to diverse animals including the Big Five—elephants, buffaloes, big cats- lions, leopards, and rhinos. In the evening, spot warthogs, hunchback carnivals like hyenas, and many more species that are residents of this park.
Discover a rich birdlife, especially storks in the wetland spots as you reach the flamingoes in the salt lakes at Kasenyi. Enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, a 36km channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward.
See land and water adapted hippos yawning, the Nile crocodile, and the savannah version of pigs, the warthog-Pumba. With your binoculars along the peninsula, have a magnificent view of birds and animals like the ever-playing African elephants in waters.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Go on a chimpanzee trek in the Kalinzu Forest. Enjoy the walk through the forest and the fascinating meeting with the chimpanzees. After the trek, embark on the drive back to Kampala with a stopover at the equator and lunch in Masaka. Drive back through to Kampala as you reach the end of the 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari tour in Uganda. Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening and proceed to the airport.
Highlights
- Discover the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a safari
- See a variety of animals including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards
- Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and see hippos and crocodiles
- Go on a chimpanzee trek in the Kalinzu Forest and see the playful animals
- Stop at the equator and see the water swirl in different directions in the hemispheres
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Use insect repellent to protect against bites.
Be prepared for early morning starts.
Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance.
Follow the guide's instructions at all times.
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Game drives
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses
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.