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#04 [3 Day Safari]
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game viewing and birding in the great East African Rift Valley, in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains.
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QENP was designated a biosphere reserve for humanity under UNESCO. It covers an area of 2000 sq.kms. It has a remarkable variety of Eco-systems ranging from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows, savannah and swamps. It is a home of tree-climbing lions, Uganda kob and other antelope, elephant, buffalo, hippos, baboons |
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and chimpanzee. Over 500 species of birds are reported in this area including the shoe bill stork, black bee-eater, 11 types of kingfishers and many more. The launch trip along the Kazinga channel between lakes George and Edward is one way to view the abundant game and birds in Queen Elizabeth National Park. North of the main gate is the crater area, one of the most scenic parts of the park.
DAY 1. Meet and greet at 8.00hrs. Drive West to Mbarara through Masaka, make brief stops at Mpambire to see the Royal Drum Makers at their centuries-old craft; at the Equator stand on both North and Southern hemispheres and take photographs. Lunch in Mbarara. Continue to see the Western arm of the great Rift Valley. Brief game stops before retiring to Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 2. An early game drive, returning mid-morning to have breakfast. A boat cruises on the famous Kazinga Channel connecting lakes Edward and George to see animals and birds chatting away. Overnight in Mweya Safari Lodge/Mweya Ecological Institute.
DAY 3. Early morning departure for Maramagambo forest, a tropical forest where you may catch a glimpse of chimpazees and other primates. Visit the bat cave and "blue lake". Leave for Kampala with a stop over in Mbarara for Lunch arriving early evening.
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