The Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to 65 mammal species and 617 bird species and one of the more well-known savannah parks where Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards and Hyenas, Kobs and wharthogs thrive in its bushy grasslands while Hippos and crocodiles thrive in its swampy areas. It also consists of the Ishasha sector that is well known for its tree-climbing lions and a forest area that houses primates in the Kyambura Gorge.
Day1:
Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early Morning to Mid- Morning
Our Tour Guide/ Driver shall meet and pick you up from the collection point that was agreed upon by you (Our Esteemed Guest) and our Tour manager. (The collection Point may be at your Hotel, The Airport or any other place as agreed upon between the Guest and the Tour Company) The tour manager or company representative shall make sure we all have our paperwork and documentation as well as all the gear and equipment we may need (mainly passports or identification or any other required paperwork as communicated by the company to the client prior to the trip).
After the paperwork has been verified and we’ve packed up all our gear. We shall hop into the 4×4 and proceed to the park by way of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The city is beaming with life and boasts of a population of over a million dwellers. It is awash with vast open air markets that sell almost every Item ranging from food to clothing. These markets serve a large number of people and the market vendors constantly yell at the top of their voices in a bid to attract buyers, You will also notice that the city has a large number of motorcyclists, these are known as “boda boda” by the locals and they are the
primary form of transport for the average Kampala dweller, Residents of Kampala city also use another form of transport known as taksi or taxi in English, these are in the form of vans or mini-buses and are known for being stubbornly dis-obedient to the traffic laws and intolerant of other road users.
We drive through Kampala city along Masaka road that shall lead us to Mbarara City. Mbarara is home to a population of nearly two hundred thousand people and is the largest city in western Uganda, It is home to many ethnicities although it is mainly dominated by the Ankole people who are mainly cattle keepers and are herdsmen by way of life. This part of Uganda is gifted by nature as you will bear witness to amazing Ugandan Scenery comprising of roadside markets, African Craft markets, African Traditional
Nomad tribes, Several Monumental landmarks, Endless Hills cultivated by traditional methods, vast banana plantations and so much more. You better have your Cameras ready for great Photo opportunities.
Late Afternoon to Evening
Arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park and Check-in into Mweya Safari Lodge
After gaining entry into the park, you shall be welcomed by the friendly park staff and check into the beautiful Mweya Safari Lodge.You will need to refresh and relax from the road trip and get some sleep since you will need to be in shape for our next day’s activities.
Day2:
Early Morning to Mid- Morning
Game drive & Boat ride
Wake up to the beautiful sounds of wild birds and the beautiful sights of the African sunrise, have your breakfast and get ready for the day’s adventure as we head into the famous Queen Elizabeth bushy grasslands aboard an open roof tour vehicle for the very highly rated Game Drive experience, We embark on some of the well known game trails famous for being hot spots for lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, water and bush bucks, warthogs, bush pigs, Uganda Kobs and hopefully it won’t be long before we spot the Big Cats lazily napping upon tree tops or in high speed hunting mode.
You will spend between 3 to 4 hours on the heart-pumping game drive and surely you will get to appreciate nature more than before as you get close to these wild animals and observe their behavioural traits up-close, this experience is amazing especially for first timers and is nothing like what you see on wildlife tv shows.
Early Afternoon
The driver shall drive you back to the lodge for the refreshment and lunch before heading to the Mweya peninsula information centre to check in for your scheduled boat cruise along the Kazinga channel.
Cool off in the lake breeze while enjoying the beautiful views of the scenery and the wildlife at the same time.
The Kazinga Channel connects Lake George to Lake Edward and while on cruise expect to have a clear view and panoramic photo opportunities of wildlife and birds along the shores of the channel which is always beaming with wild animals since it is a popular mating spot and a clean water point for the wildlife
in this area. It also has one of the highest concentration of hippos in Africa.
Late Evening
As much as we would love to spend more time on the boat, we have to be cautious of our safety and therefore we shall have to return to the lodge before dark for dinner, relaxation and much needed sleep.
Day3:
Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Entebbe International Airport
After having your breakfast, it is time to say goodbye as we journey back to Kampala through Masaka city with a stopover at the Equator crossing for some photos before we are back on the road. We will reach Kampala in the early evening. Our driver shall drop you off at Entebbe International Airport, your city hotel or any other location within Kampala or Entebbe that you may wish to be transferred to.
Thank you for choosing Hospitable Africa Tours and Travel, we wish you a Safe Journey.
