$3,850 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The transfer starts early in the morning by exactly 6:30 am from your residence in Kampala or Entebbe, after your breakfast the safari guide will be picking you up to head to Queen Elizabeth for 417km in about 7 hours’ drive southwest of Kampala. The road trip starts from Kampala to the west and has the first stopover at the Equator for the amazing photos and demonstrations about the geographical separation of the north and the southern hemisphere.
From there continue with your road trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park and be welcomed by the beautiful Rwenzori ranges. Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National park, there will be an evening game drive in the park which highly relaxing, and views of several wild animals including Leopards, the Hogs, Lions, Buffaloes, Duikers, Hyenas, gigantic Elephants, and antelope species. Transfer to the lodge for check relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Queens Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari at the Famous Kazinga Channel
Queens Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari at the Famous Kazinga Channel
After you have enjoyed your breakfast, you will be taken for a morning game drive in time to see the sun rise. The morning is the best time for a game drive as the African animal kingdom tends to be most active when during the golden hours of the first sunlight touching the savannah. You will continue the search for all the wildlife; elephant, buffalo, lion, waterbuck, leopard, Uganda kob, warthog and do not forget about the birds and the primates.
After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: Buffalo, Crocodile, bathing Elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park/Evening Game Viewing
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park/Evening Game Viewing
After your breakfast, you will start your journey to Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo is a small national Park but should certainly not be underestimated. This is the only place in southern Uganda to see zebras and the only park in the country with impalas, slender mongoose and giant bush rats. You can also look for hyenas, leopards, Topis, elands and the beautiful Rothschild’s giraffes, not to mention the lake itself which is teeming with hippos and crocodiles.
There are a lot of wonderful activities on offer, such as horse-riding, bush walks, boat safari on the lake and a mountain bike safari. It is exciting to approach the wildlife at such close range, especially combining the fresh air with the beautiful scenery of Lake Mburo National Park. Enroute lunch in Mbarara town and visit to the Igongo cultural Center.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mburo Nature walk and Afternoon Boat Safari
Mburo Nature walk and Afternoon Boat Safari
What sets Lake Mburo Park apart from others is that Nature walks can be taken anywhere within the park with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide at your side. On an early morning guided walk you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl – at the same time you can often see hippos returning from grazing during the night and returning to Lake Mburo to keep cool during the day and protect their sensitive skin from the sun. On a nature walk you will often see Zebras, Giraffes, Eland, Topi and other antelopes, buffalos. Birds, butterflies. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond, from this vantage point you have a great view of 9 of the regional lakes found in the area.
In the afternoon, a boat ride on Lake Mburo gets you in touch with the flora and fauna of the lake. Along the bank, you will see lots of animals coming to water especially during the dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Exit Lake Mburo and Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe
Exit Lake Mburo and Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe
Early in the morning have a guided nature walk again, return to the camp for a healthy breakfast. After, you will start your journey back to Entebbe. You will go cross the equator and experience being the Northern and Southern Hemisphere the same time an also have time to take photos.
Buy a few souvenirs in the craft shops and have a quick picnic lunch. Later you depart for Entebbe reaching in the afternoon or Late Evening.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
