3 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK(Uganda's medley of wonders)
3 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK(ugandas medley of wonders)
3 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.
This tour focuses on the scenic beauty and wildlife of the park for both group and invidual tours in uganda.
Breathtaking landscapes,aburdant wildlife and rich cultural heritage.its one of Africa's greatest wildlife heavens comprising of the Tree climbing lions of Ishasha,big game like Elephants, buffaloes,hippos, uganda kobs and water bucks.
Predators like lions,leopards,spotted hynas and side striped Jackals.
primates like Chimpanzees, black and white colobse monkeys, vervet monkeys and olive baboons.
Rare and Iconic birds including the African fish eagle, shoe bill stork and papyrus gonolek.
Water birds like backed pelicans and saddle billed storks.
The second largest and second oldest national Park in Uganda covering an area of 1978 km squared.
It is located in kasese district western uganda. Previously it was called Kazinga national Park but was renamed to commemorate a visit of queen Elizabeth ii the queen of England.
The local people are the Bakonjo farmers on the foothills, Basongora pastoralists and Banyaruguru fishermen.
It's a habitat to over 600 bird species including the rare shoe bill and 95 mammal species including safari favorites like elephants, buffaloes and hippo's.
It can be accessed by road from Kampala -Mubende-Kyegegwa-Kyenjojo- fort portal then queen Elizabeth a distance of 410km .
The major activities include the tree climbing lions of ishasha gorge and kasenyi plains, forest walks in kyambura gorge, birding, boat cruise and game drive
DETAILED ITERINARY
DAY 1:
In the morning , our guide will pick you from the airport or hotel in Kampala and drive to fort portal, a distance of 300 km from Kampala.
We shall have lunch at gardens restaurant and then visit Amabere ga nyina mwiru caves stalacacites and stalagmites in fort portal.
DAY 2:
In the morning after breakfast, we shall drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park where we shall do a morning game drive in the park, safari favorites will be seen including buffaloes, elephants ,antelopes and primates.
After lunch we shall move in to prepare for a boat cruise where waterside mammals along the Kazinga channel like water bucks will be seen, water dwelling species of crocodiles, hippos will be seen. After the boat cruise, we can get a chance to visit the communities.
DAY 3:
We shall prepare early and begin our journey back to Kampala via mbarara city, MUBENDE and finally to Kampala hotel or airport for the flight or next program
COSTS
Number of persons
Budget tour
Comfortable tour
1 person
$1060
$1270
2 persons
$685
$790
3 persons
$560
$630
4 persons
$500
$550
5 persons
$460
$502
6 persons
$435
$470
7 persons
$417
$450
WHAT YOU ARE LIKELY TO SEE
The melting glacier waters of rwenzori mountains
Variety of wetland system comprising of lake Edward and lake George
The connecting kazinga channel connecting the two lakes
Dotted acacia and Euphorbia trees in open savannah
10 primate species including the chimpanzee
Over 600 bird species including the shoe bill
95 mammal species including lions, elephants, bushbuck, buffaloes, antelopes giraffes and hippos
The traditional salt mining at katwe
Crater lake exploration
Cultural heritage of Bakonzo, Basongora, Banyaruguru and Banyabindi
Fishing experience at katunguru landing site
The equator line demarcated by concrete hoops
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
Transport in well maintained insured 4*4 vehicles, motor bikes, bikes and walking tours
Activity charges for wildlife and community costs
Accomodation in echo friendly , nice guesthouses, hotels, campsites and apartments
Well prepared delicious foodstuffs that meet the highest hygienic level, especially produced through organic farming including breakfast, lunch and dinner
Free safe drinking water
First aid
Guide allowances
THIS PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Hard drinks especially alcoholic beverages
Smoking allowed but on the clients expense
Tips for guides
Goods bought on your wish
Insurance
Laundry and communication
International flights
VISA for Uganda

