Synopsis of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, the “Pearl” of the Ugandan parks, designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO auspice. It is located on the Western side  of Uganda.

The 435km journey south west of Kampala will take us approximately 5.5 hours. Lying across the equator and  the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, this 1,978km² park is bordered to the south west by Lake Edward and to the Northeast by Lake George with the Kazinga Channel connecting the two. Serene and teeming with animals, Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, with almost 100 mammal species and an incredible 606 bird species. To support such biodiversity the vegetation is hugely varied from open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward. The rainforest in the Kyambura Gorge is home to chimpanzees and the remote Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions with flamingoes providing a stunning splash of color on the crater lakes.

Queen Elizabeth National Park together with Kyambura and Kigezi Wildlife Reserves form one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. The melting glacier waters of the Rwenzori Mountains create a vast wetland system comprising of two main lakes, George and Edward, as well as the connecting Kazinga Channel. Thousands of Hippos populate these lake shorelines. Open savannah dotted with Acacia and Euphorbia trees provide habitat for elephants, lions, Leopards, Uganda Kobs and big herds of buffaloes. Among the many other animals seen frequently are giant forest hog, waterbucks, topi, hyenas and crocodiles. There are more bird species than any other park in Africa.

Hungry lions can often be seen searching for prey. The legendary giant forest hog is visible roaming the bush. When it is hot, large herds of elephants make their way down to the water. Buffalo and bushbucks can be found on the Channel track and adjacent circuits. The warthog is a hallmark sight on the Mweya Peninsula. The outstanding scenery along the Crater track brings visitors to volcanic craters at the foothills of the misty Mountains of the Moon (Mt. Rwenzori). The drive is a breathtaking experience. We are now ready to take you for a 5-day tour to this beautiful park. Our itinerary shall run as follows:

 

Detailed itinerary
3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1: Leave Kampala-Queen Elizabeth
Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator a famous spot for photography. For the rest of  the journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Go for an evening boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Dinner overnight at

Mweya Safari Lodge (Classic) or Mweya Hostel (Budget).

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth
After an early morning cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen’s mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, and  shy Leopards and Spotted Hyenas. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch and relax at the swimming pool site. Afternoon, go for a spectacular boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals. Evening sight seeing around the crater area set deep into the volcanic craters and Baboon cliff is amazing! Dinner overnight at

Mweya Safari Lodge (Classic) or Mweya Hostel (Budget).

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and back to Kampala
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Lunch en route.

Return back to Kampala

2Days/1 Night
Day 1: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth
Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara. Stop at the Equator a famous spot for photography. For the rest of journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Bushenyi town for snacks. Head for an afternoon Chimpanzee Trek followed by a boat cruise.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (Classic) or Mweya Hostel (Budget).

Day 2: Game Drive – Kampala
After an early morning cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen’s mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, and  shy Leopards and Spotted Hyenas.
Mid-morning go for  a forest spectacular walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other primates in Kyambura gorge. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley and 100 meters deep.

Return to Kampala with a stop over in Mbarara for Lunch and arrive  early in the evening.

 

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