The 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari will give you an opportunity to spot Africa's top mammals, beautiful shady forests, sprawling savanna, sparkling lakes and lush wetlands and stunning landscape. Queen Elizabeth is found in the western part of Uganda and was named after Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 to commemorate her visit in Uganda. Initially it was called Kazinga Channel National Park. The park covers an estimated area of 1978sqkm and has two crater lakes ie Edward and George which are connected by the Kazinga Channel. Queen Elizabeth is Uganda's second largest and most visited park after Murchison falls National Park. The park has over 95 species of mammals which includes buffaloes,Hippos,Elephants,warthogs,African lions,Hyenas,cave cats,Leopards, Crocodiles and antelopes like Uganda Kobs with over 600species of birds and butterflies. Queen Elizabeth is famous for tree climbing lions in the lshasha sector,boat cruising along the Kazinga Channel and Chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura gorge and Maramagambo forest. The various activities and attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park are: Mweya peninsula and the Kazinga Channel, launch cruises,game drives,forest walks, birding etc
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
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DAY 1:Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park
An English speaking guide fro Fernweh Safaris will pick you up from an agreed point(usually your hotel) at around 6:00am. The journey to the park takes about six hours but you will be treated to great views of the beautiful countryside. You will stop along the way to take photos at the Equator. As you approach and leave Mbarara, get ready to see great physical landscapes, valleys and terrain that are dotted with tea plantations and grazing horned Ankole cattle. Lunch will be in Mbarara town after which you will head to the park and lodge. In the evening hours, you will be taken to tour the Crater lake Katwe and the salt mining activities therein. Dinner and overnight will be at either Mweya Safari lodge( luxury), mid range or budget lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
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DAY 2Game drive and launch cruises at the Kazinga Channel
You will wake up very early to take tea/coffee then go for the early morning game drive at the Mweya peninsular around Kazinga Channel. The Safari is for about 3 hours and you will follow different trails to spot jackals, Buffaloes, forest hogs, the Uganda Kobs, Elephants, Lions and the elusive leopard. You will be taken back to the lodge to have late breakfast then relax or stay at the poolside as you wait for lunch. The 2hour afternoon launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel will give you opportunities to spot several bird species(Kingfisher,pelicans,shoebill stork etc) elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and water animals. Dinner and overnight will be at a luxury, mid range or budget accommodation.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
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DAY 3Chimpanzee tracking and Departure
You will wake up to a heavy breakfast and then head for the Kyambura gorge. The underground forest in the Kyambura gorge is home to Chimpanzee, Baboons and many other primates. The forest also has many plant covers, trees and various bird species. After visiting the Kyambura gorge, the guide will take you back for lunch as you also check out from the lodge. You will then start the journey back to Kampala passing through Maramagambo forest to spot more mammals and primates. Expect to reach Kampala in the evening for your departure flight or to your hotel. End of Safari.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jun 01 2023 to Aug 31 2023 | $1 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Fernweh Safaris Ltd
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
Uganda Safari Guides Association -
Tour Types :
Toure &Travel, Guided Safaris, Honeymoon packages, Air Ticketing, Hotel nd Safari lodge bookings -
Destinations :
Uganda - Fernweh Safaris is a Tours nd Travel company established in Uganda providing amazing tailored wildlife safaris and holidays and explore the Pearl of Africas gift of nature feom the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable forest to Kidepo Valley National park with unick and authentic safari packages for your vacation, research, honeymoon and other out-door adventures.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
-
DAY 1:Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park
An English speaking guide fro Fernweh Safaris will pick you up from an agreed point(usually your hotel) at around 6:00am. The journey to the park takes about six hours but you will be treated to great views of the beautiful countryside. You will stop along the way to take photos at the Equator. As you approach and leave Mbarara, get ready to see great physical landscapes, valleys and terrain that are dotted with tea plantations and grazing horned Ankole cattle. Lunch will be in Mbarara town after which you will head to the park and lodge. In the evening hours, you will be taken to tour the Crater lake Katwe and the salt mining activities therein. Dinner and overnight will be at either Mweya Safari lodge( luxury), mid range or budget lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
-
DAY 2Game drive and launch cruises at the Kazinga Channel
You will wake up very early to take tea/coffee then go for the early morning game drive at the Mweya peninsular around Kazinga Channel. The Safari is for about 3 hours and you will follow different trails to spot jackals, Buffaloes, forest hogs, the Uganda Kobs, Elephants, Lions and the elusive leopard. You will be taken back to the lodge to have late breakfast then relax or stay at the poolside as you wait for lunch. The 2hour afternoon launch cruise at the Kazinga Channel will give you opportunities to spot several bird species(Kingfisher,pelicans,shoebill stork etc) elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and water animals. Dinner and overnight will be at a luxury, mid range or budget accommodation.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
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DAY 3Chimpanzee tracking and Departure
You will wake up to a heavy breakfast and then head for the Kyambura gorge. The underground forest in the Kyambura gorge is home to Chimpanzee, Baboons and many other primates. The forest also has many plant covers, trees and various bird species. After visiting the Kyambura gorge, the guide will take you back for lunch as you also check out from the lodge. You will then start the journey back to Kampala passing through Maramagambo forest to spot more mammals and primates. Expect to reach Kampala in the evening for your departure flight or to your hotel. End of Safari.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jun 01 2023 to Aug 31 2023 | $1 | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Fernweh Safaris Ltd
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
Uganda Safari Guides Association -
Tour Types :
Toure &Travel, Guided Safaris, Honeymoon packages, Air Ticketing, Hotel nd Safari lodge bookings -
Destinations :
Uganda - Fernweh Safaris is a Tours nd Travel company established in Uganda providing amazing tailored wildlife safaris and holidays and explore the Pearl of Africas gift of nature feom the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable forest to Kidepo Valley National park with unick and authentic safari packages for your vacation, research, honeymoon and other out-door adventures.
