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3 DAYS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

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3 DAYS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Uganda’s second largest national park with the highest number of Mammal Species including 10 primate species, over 20 carnivores and some 610 bird species.

Day

Destination

Activity

MP

Day 1

QENP

Drive to QENP

FB

Day 2

Queen Elizabeth National Park

AM Game Drive, PM Boat Ride, crater drive

FB

Day 3

Drive Back to Kampala

View Kyambura, equator

N/A

Day 01

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park 6hrs 30mins (400kms)

Your tour Guide/ Driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe, he will brief you on the journey and you will then set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Mityana road, the drive is roughly 6hrs and 30 mins depending on the stop overs. Via Fort Portal and Mpondwe road. Stop over at Mubende for Short calls and snacks for those that want. Continue on Mityana road and Stop in Portal town for lunch at Gardens Hotel for lunch. After Lunch, your Guide will take you through the crater hike through both the Kasenda and Rwetera Crater lakes clusters if time allows. You will later continue to queen Elizabeth National Park Via Mpondwe Road. Arrival and check in at the Lodge Meal Plan FB. 

Day 02

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early rise at Elephant Plain Game Lodge for Breakfast. Your Guide will brief you about the day’s activities and you will head for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is Uganda second largest park with an open grass land which makes game viewing easier. The Park boasts of over 95 Mammal species, your guide should help you spot for lions, elephants, leopards, antelopes, and many other mammal Species. You will later head to the Mweya peninsula where you can Break for lunch as your Guide prepares the boat for the launch.

After Lunch, you guide will lead you to the boat on the Kazinga channel. This channel is 33 kilometers long and 2 to 3 kms wide. On this two-hour boat ride that runs out of the Mweya Peninsula, you will be able to see more large Herds of elephants, buffalo and Hippos. You should also be able to see, crocodiles, monitor lizards and many bird species. After the boat ride, your guide will take you through a crater drive as you head back to the Lodge. Meal Plan FB

Day 03

Travel Back to Kampala 6 hrs 11 min (435 km)

Early rise at for breakfast served at 8 am. Set off from Kasese at 9 am heading to Mbarara via kasese Mbarara road. Stopover in Mbarara for Lunch. Set off from Mbarara at heading to Kla via Masaka road. Stop over at the equator In Kayabwe for photos. Arrival in Entebbe/Kampala and end of our service

Tour Price

Per Person

Cost

Cost Per Pax

USD 1,601.25

 

Based on Four pax and the cost is per person

 

Included in the price:

  • Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation in places mentioned in the itinerary are quoted per pax
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
  • Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
  • Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
  • VAT for upcountry hotels and lodges

Exclusions:

  • International flight
  • Chimps Tracking permits (if you chose to do the activity)
  • Visa Application fees
  • Optional activities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned above
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
  • All Other Services of a personal nature.
  • All air/flight tickets.
  • Entry visa into Uganda.
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”

    Terms and conditions:

    * The rates are in US dollars and subject to change.

    * Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your contact person of Footprints Safaris. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis.

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