Get ready to explore the amazing features of this 2nd largest National Park of Uganda with this superb 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, Mweya Peninsular with a wide variety of birds.
Tour highlights
- Game drives
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Chimp tracking
- Bird watching
- Visit the Equator
- Scenic views
- Cultural encounters
- Explore Lake Katwe (Salt Lake)
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Price Per Person from 2,225
Included
- 3 Nights’ accommodation
- Meals on full board basis
- Daily breakfast & mineral water
- All park entry fees
- Game drives & boat cruise
- All ground transfers & 2-way airport transfer
- Services of an English – speaking tour guide
- Fuel for the round trip
- Transfers in a 4X4 land cruiser (Window seat guaranteed)
- AMREF health evacuation cover
Excluded
- Meals & snacks outside accommodation
- En Route-lunches
- Medical & Travel Insurance
- All drinks alcoholic & non-alcoholic
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Tips & gratuities
- Outbound airline ticket
Day 1: ARRIVAL & TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by a member of our team and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. Arrive at the hotel & stay at leisure or have a brief Kampala City Tour depending on your arrival time (only possible with morning or early afternoon flights). The city tour is conducted by an experienced local tour guide that knows his way around the city along with a comfortable air-conditioned safari vehicle. Visitors will visit popular historic cultural and religious sites that include Kasubi Tombs, Kabaka’s Palace, Martyrs Shrine and Uganda National Museum.
Overnight: Bush Pig Kampala/ Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day Itinerary
TRAVEL TO QUEEN ELIZABETH N.P VIA FORT PORTAL
Journey time: 6 – 7 Hours
Early breakfast & start off your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal Town, offering you stunning views of the tea estates, the Rwenzori Mountains & photo opportunity at the Equator & the Queen’s Pavilion. Upon arrival check into your lodge for lunch and enjoy a stay at leisure with an evening game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in Western Uganda bordering DRC. It is the second-largest and one of Uganda’s most varied protected areas and it is strategically located in the Albertine Rift valley at the foot of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains between lakes Edward and George.
Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishasha sector is home to tree-climbing lions that spend long lazy days dozing in the pretty fig trees. The Uganda Kob, which they watch from the branches, grazes the plains. Around Lake Edward, enjoy fishing and game watching – make sure to look out for chimpanzees, elephants, crocodiles, and perennial and migratory bird species. Overnight: Engiri Game Lodge/ Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mazike Valley Lodge
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Included
Day 3: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day Itinerary
GAME DRIVE TO LAKE KATWE & A BOAT CRUISE
After an early breakfast, start off your day by exploring the flora and fauna of this amazing national park. Expect to see a variety of animals & birds:
- 604 species of birds like the African fish eagle, yellow-billed stork among others.
- Primates
- Cats like lions, Leopard, Cerval etc.
- Candid like side stripped jackal
- Civets, Genet and mongooses.
- Elephants, buffalos, hippos
As you wind up with the game drive proceed to Lake Katwe; this lake is far too salty to support aquatic life, though since the 16th Century it has ensured the survival of locals, who spend most of their days extracting salt from its milky waters. Explore the tough & fascinating process of local salt mining. Return to the lodge for lunch after here. After lunch, go for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel Cruise Kazinga Channel so as to see various wild animals as they come down to the water and cool off. By engaging in this activity expect:
- A wide variety of birds, mostly water inhabitants
- Crocodiles & snakes
- Buffaloes & hippos cooling off & enjoying freshwater
- See fishing communities from the boat
- View of Mweya Peninsular right from Kazinga Channel
- Information from a professional tour guide, regarding the birds, animals and the park history
Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Activities
| Morning | Game Drive in the Morning |
| Morning | Visit Lake Katwe & explore the salt works |
| Afternoon | Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel |
| Afternoon | Bird watching inclusive |
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Included
Day 4: End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
DEPART VIA KAMPALA CITY FOR ENTEBBE & DEPARTURE
Journey Time: 7 – 8 Hours
Enjoy an early breakfast & immediately embark on your journey to Entebbe. En-route, you will have a stopover at the equator for some demonstrations, souvenir shopping and a photo moment. On arrival in Entebbe, you will check-in for your flight back home.
END OF SAFARI
DISCLAIMER:
- The journey time(s) 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.
Activities
Afternoon Photo opportunity at the Equator
Basis
Bed and Breakfast