5 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK SAFARI WITH GORILLAS.
Highlights
- Explore one of Uganda’s Oldest and 2nd biggest Savannah National Parks covering 1,978 sq. kms in size and home to 4 of Africa’s Big Five like Elephants, Lions, Leopards and Buffaloes as well as numerous Bird Species.
- Boat ride on the Famous Kazinga Channel which is a 30 Mile long Channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George and lined up with a variety of wildlife along its banks.
- Gorilla Trekking Adventure in one of the 2 Gorilla National Parks of Uganda and have a 1st hand encounter with these majestic Gentle Giants.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | This Tour Starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala |
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. |
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NOT INCLUDED | · Visas · Tips/Gifts · Medical/Travel Insurance · Premium Imported Drinks/Liquors · Any other Items not on the Inclusions List |
What to Expect;
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the 2nd Biggest in Uganda and is home to about 95 Mammals. The Park famously dubbed the “Medley of Wonders” is home to about 5000 Hippos, 2500 Elephants and 1000 Buffaloes. Its home to a healthy population of Lions, Leopards as well as Spotted Hyenas.
A leisurely Boat Ride along the Kazinga Channel to have a different angle to wildlife viewing in the Park and subsequently an encounter with the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda before returning back to Kampala.
Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to QENP + Kazinga Channel Boat Ride.
Your Day will start with early Breakfast (6am) at your Hotel after which your Guide will Transfer you to Queen Elizabeth NP where you will check in at your Lodge, relax a while. You will then have late Lunch before heading to the Boat Dock for an afternoon/sunset Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel. Kazinga Channel, a 20 Mile long water Channel connecting Lake George to Lake Edward will play host to this amazing Experience. From Herds of Elephants, Schools of Hippos, Crocodiles, Various Antelope Species and beautiful Water Birds like the Shoebill Stocks ,Pelicans, King fishers like the Pied and woodland King Fishers lined along the Channel banks. The attractions along this channel not forgetting the scenic beauty to top it all off cannot be underestimated.
You will then head back to your Lodge and relax the evening and Night.
Driving Distance: 6 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
Activities: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP & Afternoon Boat Ride.
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth NP – Full Day Game Drive.
You will have early morning Breakfast then head to the Kasenyi Plains of QENP in search of more Wildlife especially the Big 5. Most prominent in this sector being the elusive Leopard and Lions, Schools of Hippos Grazing around or immersed in Mud as well as the more common Antelope Species like Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs and Bushbucks. There is a healthy population of Buffaloes and Elephants too.
You will thereafter head back to your Lodge for Late Lunch and relax the afternoon away in preparation for the long drive the next Day to the South West of Uganda.
Driving Distance: 7 hours- Including Game Drives
Meal Plan: Full Board
Activities: Full Day Game Drive
Day 3: Transfer back to Bwindi Impenetrable NP- Lake Bunyonyi Experience
You will have early morning Breakfast before checking out of your Lodge and heading out South West to Lake Bunyonyi which is the deepest lake in Uganda and 2nd deepest Lake in Africa after Lake Tanganyika. Here you will have Lunch as you enjoy the amazing scenic Views of the Lake after which you could visit the many small islands on the Lake by Boat including the famous “Punishment Island” where Girls who had got pregnant out of wedlock where abandoned and left to perish. The Lake and the Islands there in are home to more than 200 Bird Species making it a perfect haven for most Bird Enthusiasts. You will thereafter proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable NP or Mgahinga NP where you will be spending the Night in preparation for Gorilla Trekking the next Day.
Driving Distance: 9 hours
Meal Plan: Full Board
Activities: Transfer back to Bwindi Impenetrable NP/ Mgahinga NP+ Lake Bunyonyi Experience.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
You will have early Breakfast at around 6am then proceed to drive to the Park Reception Offices for Briefing. You will then be assigned a Group and Gorilla family to Trekk for the day after which you will be driven to your starting Point and enter into the Jungle in search of the elusive Gentle Giants. The Trekk takes between 2-6 hours depending on where the Family is feeding from for the Day. Gorilla Trekking by far is still every Traveller’s Dream Experience and caps off what must always be an amazing African Safari Experience. You will thereafter return to your Lodge and relax the rest of the day off after a long Day of Hiking.
Driving Distance: 1 hours
Meal Plan: Full Board
Activities: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport.
You will have early Breakfast at 7am after which you will start your 8hr Drive back to Kampala with a stopover on the way for Lunch. Your Guide will therafter drop you off at your Hotel or at the Airport marking the end of your trip with us.
Driving Distance: 8 hours
Meal Plan: Full Board, Snacks & Soft Refreshments.
Activities: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport
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Some Information
5 Days: Duration
8/10: Physicality
Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi Impenetrable NP/Mgahinga Gorilla NP- Uganda: Location
15+: Age
