3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari Tour Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park covers an area of about 1978 km2; its position provides a magnificent view of the rift valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and Gorge. Its well know to be habitat of about 95 mammal along with 612 species of birds.Formerly,a historian known as Douglas Willocks talked about the various features that led to the formation of the park in 1952.

The area was strategically located with a stunning view of Mount Rwenzori, the plains and the composite jagged mass of mountains that are good for activities such as hiking.
On the other side of Lake Edward, there is a famous hill known as Mitumbe that look out to Congo. Its beauty is signified with changing colors from blue to green, with gentle slopes, distant and this makes it become the center of darkness in Africa. The eastern part of the park is characterized with peaceful green escarpment that is acquired from the western rift valley. The features are all covered with savannah making it a beautiful place full of nature euphorbia trees.

The park is so extensive further more adjacent to the other protected areas. For instance Kigezi covering an area about 256km2 and Kyambura with about 154km2 wildlife set a side. The other areas include Kalinzu Forest reserve that adjoins to DRC with about 200km2 along Virunga National Park.Rwenzori National Park is about a few Kilometers to the North.

Queen Elizabeth National Park has one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any national park in the world, over 500 different bird species and about 100 mammal species.

The grassland plains supports a variety of animals which can be viewed from a vehicle on the network of tracks designated in the park. About 20 predators are found in the park such as lions, leopards, side stripped jackal and spotted hyena among others.

Common Antelopes species include the kob, bush buck, topi and water buck. Other animals which can even be found at mweya peninsular are;Buffaloes, elephants, warthogs and hippos. There are also various primate species are available in the park including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkey, black and white colobus monkey, olive baboons among others. The Ishasha sector is famously known for its tree climbing lions and it is also known to host the world’s highest concentration of hippos.
ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer:
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is one of the outstanding treasures of Uganda and named after Queen Elizabeth II visit in 1954.En route we shall stop at the equator which divides the earth into the Northern and southern hemisphere. We shall have lunch in Mbarara and thereafter proceed with our journey to the park.

Dinner and overnight in:

DAY 2: Game drive and Boat cruise:
After breakfast at 6.30am depart for the early Morning Game drive. The park has a net work of many game tracks which end at the Kasenyi fishing village.

Expect to see animals such as Elephants, Waterbucks, Warthogs, the Uganda Kob, herds of Buffaloes. Watch out Baboons and monkeys!

After lunch, go for the exciting 2hour Launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. Expect to see bird species such as the rare shoe bill, Egyptian geese, the yellow billed stork, white pelicans; Hippos and Crocodiles swimming while others bask in the sun. Return for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Return to Kampala.
Immediate transfer to Kampala or(oportional)go for chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge or go for nature walk in Maramagambo forest where bat caves On your way, make a stopover at Mpambire drum village, a chance to buy a locally made drum.
End of Uganda Safari

Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
This Ishasha wilderness camp is located in the southern sector of the park. This facility has large twin bedded tents, situated in the wooded area facing the Ntungwe River.

Elephants can often be seen coming to quench their thirst. Each tent is self contained and there is also a central dining area provides a comfortable environment for meals and an outdoor lounge area besides the river.

MWEYA INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY:
The Mweya institute of Ecology often referred to as the Mweya hostel offers low- mid range accommodation. It is located not very far from the Mweya Safari lodge.

The hostel has both single and double rooms with communal bathroom facilities and a self contained & self catering guest house capable of accommodating 4-6 people. The Hostel also has a canteen and restaurant close to the visitor rooms where visitors can order for their meals

Kitandara Hippo Hill CampThis is a newly established tourist facility in the buffer zone of Queen Elizabeth National Park-Katwe town is a located on a hill overlooking Kitako and Kabazimu Islands and surrounded by Lake Edward, Katwe salt Lake and Munyanyange crater Lakes.

The Camp presently has 10 luxury tents with private toilets and hot showers. All tents are well furnished to ensure comfort for all. It has a spacious dinning that offers excellent standards of cuisine. The bar is well stocked overlooking Lake Albert, and has been built to suit your highest expectations. Many animals often show up unexpectedly like; lions, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, leopards, buffoons, antelopes and many others. Beware of the Elephants’ road blocks in the evening!

JACANA SAFARI LODGE:
Jacana safari lodge is a luxurious beautiful lodge located on the out skirts of the park between the rolling hills and a tranquil crater lake. This lodge has got a number of visitor facilities which include: a swimming pool, sauna, and public areas (including various decks, a well stocked restaurant and bar, a floating pontoon where visitors can have a meal in the middle of the Crater Lake.

MWEYA SAFARI LODGE
The bed room at Mweya lodge Swimming pool
The Mweya Safari lodge is a top of the range accommodation facility located at the Mweya peninsular within the park and overlooking the Kazinga channel.
The lodge has several self contained rooms which have mosquito netted curtains, a powerful ceiling fan and a veranda that offers a spectacular view of Kazinga Channel
All rooms have private balconies with stunning views overlooking Lake Albert and the Kazinga Channel.

Mweya Safari Lodge also has a swimming pool, a poolside bar, a souvenir shop and the Kazinga Restaurant which serves delicious global cuisine daily.

Accommodation:

The park has luxury accommodation that will favor all visitors. It also caters for the budget travelers.Mweya safari lodge and Jacana lodge have excellent services and Ishasha wilderness camp with lavishness accommodation.Budget accommodation includes Mweya hotels and Ishasha bandas with average standards that will make your stay memorable. The park also has camping sites such as Maramagambo,Ishasha and Mweya alternatively, one may take on the Hippo Hill Camp adjacent to Katwe along with Kingfisher camp on a beautiful Kichwamba escarpment. Kyambura wildlife is also establishing a luxury lodge that will surely meet your needs
At Mweya there is an up market lodge, a campsite and budget hostel. Another up market lodge fringes a Crater Lake in Maramagambo Forest. A low-key camp is found in the Ishasha Sector.

Mweya Safari Lodge
The Mweya Safari lodge is a top of the range accommodation facility located at the Mweya peninsular within the park and overlooking the Kazinga channel.

Jacana safari lodge
A luxurious beautiful lodge located on the out skirts of the park between the rolling hills and a tranquil crater lake.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
This Ishasha wilderness camp is located in the southern sector of the park. This facility has large twin bedded tents, situated in the wooded area facing the Ntungwe River.

Kitandara Hippo Hill Camp
This is a newly established tourist facility in the buffer zone of Queen Elizabeth National Park-Katwe town is a located on a hill overlooking Kitako and Kabazimu Islands and surrounded by Lake Edward, Katwe salt Lake and Munyanyange crater Lakes.

Mweya institute of Ecology / Mweya Hostel
often referred to as the Mweya hostel offers low- mid range accommodation. It is located not very far from the Mweya Safari lodge.

VISIT TO KATWE SALT WORKS
It’s fascinating to see how since the 14 century, salt has been mined by traditional methods and it is still in use today. The salt mine have been sub divided and distributed to various tribes in Uganda.

Lake Katwe is famous for its salt and it’s acknowledged to be Uganda’s ancient industry. Salt is got from the lake by use of desertion beds and the process is still carried on up to date.

Chimp tracking in kyambura gorge
The guided nature walk in kyambura gorge gives you an opportunity to see chimpanzees and other primates such as black and white colobus, red colobus monkeys, Olive baboons as well as plenty of forest birds.
Scenery viewing:The rolling hills of Ishasha and the “Baboon Cliffs Viewpoint” offer a very nice view and breathtaking scenery .You will be amazed by the spectacular landscape.

The tree climbing lions of Ishasha:
Ishasha sector is famously known for its Tree climbling lions which is a unique attraction and is one of the highlights of visiting this park. At the southern sector of the park Lions can be seen hanging on large fig trees while Uganda Kob graze in the Ishasha plains.