Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
Activity Level: Moderate | Best Time: June-August & December-January
Why This Safari?
🐆 Exceptional Wildlife Diversity – 95 mammal species & 600+ bird species
🌴 Unique Ecosystems – From savanna plains to crater lakes and forests
🦁 Iconic Tree-Climbing Lions – Only 2 places in Africa to see this rare behavior
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala → Queen Elizabeth NP
Scenic drive through tea plantations with Rwenzori Mountain views
Evening Game Drive: Spot elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 2: Ishasha Sector & Kazinga Channel
Morning Game Drive: Track tree-climbing lions in Ishasha’s fig trees
Afternoon Boat Cruise: 2-hour safari along Kazinga Channel (hippos, crocodiles, elephants swimming)
Sunset at Lake Edward
Day 3: Kyambura Gorge “Valley of Apes”
Chimpanzee Trekking: 3-hour hike to observe chimps in a dramatic river valley
Optional: Birdwatching at Maramagambo Forest or Katwe Salt Lake visit
Evening cultural performance
Day 4: Crater Lakes & Return
Sunrise game drive with crater lake views
Visit Bunyaruguru Crater Fields
Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Package Inclusions
✔ All park entry fees ($40/day)
✔ 3 nights luxury lodge (private en-suite rooms)
✔ Expert-guided game drives (open-roof 4×4)
✔ Kazinga Channel boat cruise
✔ Chimpanzee tracking permit ($50)
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Bottled water & emergency kit
Excludes:
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for guides ($10/day recommended)
Optional hot air balloon safari ($380)
Unique Features
🔭 Night Game Drive Option (Spot leopards & hyenas)
📸 Photography Hides at Mweya Peninsula
🌿 Community Visits – See sustainable tourism projects
Wildlife You’ll See:
◾ Big Five (except rhino)
◾ 10+ primate species
◾ Rare birds (Shoebill possible in nearby wetlands)