Uganda Gorilla Safaris
Birding and Chimpanzee
This safari starts and ends in
Kampala.
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QE),
below the famous Rwenzori mountains,
is an African savannah park,
consisting of plain surroundings.
The park which is part of the
western arm of the Great East
African Rift Valley, is centred
around Lake Edward and Lake George.
The launch trip along the Kazinga
Channel linking these two lakes is
especially good for viewing hippo,
buffalo, elephant and a large host
of birds amounting to over 500
species! Around Ishasha go on the
hunt for the famous tree-climbing
lions which lounge nonchalantly in
the upper branches of high trees!
The beautiful steeply forested
Kyambura Gorge nearby, is home not
only to chimpanzees but also the
red-tailed monkey, black and white
colobus and many bird species.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet
and transfer to Imperial Resort
Beach Hotel for overnight (BB)
DAY 2
Drive on the southbound road;
past captivating attractions en
route: look at royal drum makers,
brief stop at the Equator and be in
both hemispheres at once, drive past
the roadside markets aerated with
fruit and vegetables. Continue to
the Queen Elizabeth National Park,
arriving late afternoon, keeping an
eye out for game. [Approximate
driving time: 6 hours] O/N: Mweya
Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge
(FB)
DAY 3
Visit Kyambura gorge to track
chimpanzees, man’s closest relation.
The launch trip along the Kazinga
Channel is particularly rewarding
for viewing a variety of game,
especially hippo, buffalo, elephant
and a vast array of birds. Time
permitting an evening game drive on
one of the tracks. O/N: Mweya Safari
Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge (FB)
DAY 4
An early morning game drive. Return
to Kampala, with lunch en route,
arriving late afternoon (HB).
[Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
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