A 3 DAY SAFARI TO
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Day 1
After breakfast, we will set off on the southern bound road,
have a stop over to look at the Royal Drum makers, stand on
the Equator and be in both hemispheres at once and thereafter
proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will continue
through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and
herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving
horns.
Queen Elizabeth is host to a large variety and volume of wildlife.
It boasts one o the highest bio diversity ratings of any game
park in the world, from the open Savannah to Rain forest,
dense swamps and beautiful crater lakes to the vastness of
Lake Edward. Almost 100 species that include Hippos, Lions,
Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena and the elusive giant forest
hog. The primates include Chimps, Black and white Colobus
Monkeys, Blue, Black Faced Red Colobus, and Red Tailed monkeys
and Olive Baboons.
Overnight at a luxurious Mweya Safari Lodge/Budget Institute
of Ecology (FB).
Day 2
Early morning wake up for the morning game drive to catch
up with early risers and predators returning to their hideouts.
During the game drive, you will be likely to meet grazing
hippos, elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, water
bucks, stripped jackal, leopard and of course the several
warthogs. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax by the side
of the swimming pool before taking an afternoon boat trip
along the Kazinga Channel. On the cruise you will see hippos,
Buffalo, kobs, and elephants at the water edges. You may also
see some crocodiles recently introduced in this park. Have
a spectacular bird watching on the water banks especially
marine birds. Retire to your accommodation for dinner and
overnight.
Overnight at a luxurious Mweya Safari Lodge/Budget Institute
of Ecology (FB).
Day 3
After a very early breakfast, head for the Kyambura gorge
for chimpanzee tracking and a variety of primates. Return
to Kampala after the tracking. Lunch on route and arrive in
the city late evening.
Note that Chimpanzee tracking is an optional activity and
in case you need it an extra 50 USD should be paid in addition
to the actual cost.
End of this Uganda safari.
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