Trip Overview
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a stunning wildlife sanctuary located in southwestern Uganda. The park boasts a diverse ecosystem that includes savannah grasslands, dense forests, and shimmering lakes. It is home to over 95 species of mammals, including elephants, lions, leopards, and chimpanzees, as well as more than 600 species of birds. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as game drives, boat safaris, and nature walks. If you’re planning a trip to Uganda, don’t miss the chance to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park and experience the wonders of African wildlife up close.
Detailed Itinerary
You will be picked up early in the morning from Entebbe, and head westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Traversing through Uganda’s beautiful green countryside, Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 bird’s species.
Enroute to Queen Elizabeth National Park there will be small stopovers at spots of tourist interest. Continuing your drive through savannah grasslands and plenty of herds of the endemic long horned ankole, you will reach Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Dinner and night stay in a cottage or lodge.
You will begin your game drives early in the morning. The sunrise time is usually the best time to spot animals in their natural habitats. You will be able to see Africa’s highly famed “Big 5”, Bush Bucks, Giant Hogs, Antelopes, Waterbucks and plenty of birds. You will finish your game drive and return back to the accommodation just in time for a good and relaxing breakfast. In the afternoon, post lunch you will head out for a boat cruise along the staggering Kazinga channel. Cruising the channel at close proximity animals, you will be able to spot hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles and Elephants bathing on the channel’s banks. After completing your boat cruise, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
This morning you will have your last game viewing drive at to look for animals that you might not have seen, returning to your lodge for breakfast before driving back to Entebbe. You will have a brief stopover at the equator for lunch and for pictures in the northern and southern hemisphere. Drop off Entebbe International airport or a city hotel/residence.
Inclusions
- Ground transport on a comfortable safari 4 by 4 Landcruiser with pop up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on the safari
- Park entrance fees where applicable.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Mineral water whilst on the safari.
Exclusions
- Tips for drivers and porters.
- Items of personal nature.
- Laundry services.
- Beverages/drinks.
- International flights.
- Visas.
- Hotel accommodations before and after safari.