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This safari holiday takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you get to explore the picturesque park. You also get to explore the park on land in two game drives during your stay. Later, you visit the Kyambura Gorge for a chimpanzee trek in the beautiful ‘hanging forest’ or ‘valley of the apes’ as its sometimes called.
The following prices are per person, based on 2025 rates, and subject to the availability of the cited hotels:
Cost in US Dollars
OPTION 01
Accommodation (Budget Lodge)
Day 01 Simba Safari Camp (HB)
Day 02 Simba Safari Camp (HB)
Day 03 Depart (HB)
Cost Based on a 4×4 safari Mini-van on exclusive basis – 2 Pax
USD 592 per person sharing in a Double/Twin Room
Group Rate based on 6 People Going = USD 330 per person
OPTION 2
Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge)
Day 01 Marafiki Safari Lodge (HB)
Day 02 Marafiki Safari Lodge (HB)
Day 03 Depart (HB)
Cost Based on a 4×4 safari Land-cruiser on exclusive basis – 2 Pax
USD 740 per person sharing in a Double/Twin Room
Group Rate based on 6 People Going = USD 402 per person
OPTION 3
Accommodation (Luxury Lodge)
Day 01 Mweya Safari Lodge (HB)
Day 02 Mweya Safari Lodge (HB)
Day 03 Depart (HB)
Cost Based on a 4×4 safari Land-cruiser on exclusive basis – 2 Pax
USD 962 per person sharing in a Double/Twin Room
Group Rate based on 6 People Going = USD 624 per person
Note: Above rates apply to Ugandans and East Africans
Included and Excluded
- Accommodation in Standard Rooms in safari lodges/camps and hotel facilities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- On the ground transport in a 4x4 Safari Mini-van or Land-cruiser with pop-up roofs for game viewing based on the option chosen
- Game drives, excursions and sight-seeing activities (if any) as described above
- Activities (if any) as outlined in detailed itinerary
- Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Services of an English-speaking driver/tour guide
- Bottled water whilst on safari
- Personal expenses such travel and medical insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including water, soft drinks, luxury champagne, spirits or meals not included in the itinerary
- Gratuity for porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
- Gratuity for your professional driver guide
- Any optional tours and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Highlights of the Tour
Itinerary
A driver/guide picks you up at 7.00am to commence the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will make three stops - at the Equator point (for leg stretches), for lunch at Igongo Country Hotel near Mbarara town and at a picturesque tea estate en-route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your first stop will be at the Equator point where you stretch, see and experience the magnetic pull of the earth as the two latitudes meet and then you continue. Your next stop is at Igongo for lunch. After lunch, you will continue onto Queen Elizabeth National Park or its viscinity – across rolling hills, commercial tea estates, and pineapple plantations. The landscape changes before your eyes every few hours. Closer to your destination, you cross the rift valley escarpment and lose altitude as you go down into the rift valley floor where the park is located (this region forms part of the Great Rift Valley of Africa) and here the view is spectacular really. On arrival, check-in and settle into the lodge. In the late afternoon, head to the Katwe Crater Lake where locals have mined salt through the ages. This lake – situated just north of the impressive Mweya peninsula, is far too salty to support any wildlife. However, since the 16th Century, it has ensured the survival of the Katwe residents, who spend their days under the equatorial sun, harvesting salt from its milky waters. Enjoy the spectacular drive to Katwe as you look out for wildlife including buffaloes and elephants. Once you arrive at the salt mines, marvel at the network of paths and huts that have been built across the lake to support hundreds of workers. The salt is sold to traders from across Uganda, and as far as Congo and Rwanda. This excursion gives visitors a unique insight into the fascinating yet tough process of salt mining and meeting and interacting with the locals. During the tour of the lake you will see community members at work and you get to talk to them. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.  Accommodation at: Simba Safari Camp/ Marafiki Safari Lodge/ Mweya Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your day with the anticipation of thrilling wildlife encounters as you embark on a morning game drive through the picturesque landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Wake up early to savor a hearty breakfast or opt to take it on the go as you venture into the Kasenyi track, renowned for its rich biodiversity. In this open savannah, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of buffaloes, majestic lions, graceful elephants, and a myriad of avian species that call this park home. Queen Elizabeth National Park stands out for its lush greenery, even during the dry season, a testament to its unique landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Traverse through this remarkable terrain, marveling at the vast crater lakes, sprawling grasslands, and dense woodlands that dot the park. After the guided morning game drive, return to your lodge for a hot lunch. After, you will embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel – a major highlight of the safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel is a natural waterway, linking lakes Edward and George. It boasts one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos (there are 1,500 hippos found along the channel), providing a mesmerizing spectacle of these aquatic giants. Glide along the tranquil waters, accompanied by the symphony of birdcalls and the occasional splash of a crocodile, as you soak in the serene beauty of the surroundings. On the boat cruise, hippos frolic and yawn wide, elephants and buffalo drink their fill at the channel’s banks. The boat trip is a front-row seat to nature’s spectacle. The boat cruise promises to be a highlight of your journey, offering unparalleled opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. From the boat cruise, if time allows continue on an evening game drive culminating into a return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation at: Simba Safari Camp/ Marafiki Safari Lodge/ Mweya Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You rise at leisure and enjoy your breakfast. At 9.00am, check-out and commence the drive back to Kampala. You enjoy lunch in Mbarara town en-route. Nearer Kampala, you will make a stop at the Equator Crossing, where the imaginary line that divides the earth into two halves passes. Here you do fun photographer and you can buy some crafts. You will complete your drive into Kampala where your driver/guide will drop you off at our office. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
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