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Located between Lake Edward and the Rwenzori foothills at the bottom of the Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most visited wildlife reserve in the country. Classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, it offers, over nearly 2,000 km2, savannas covered with acacias and candelabra euphorbias, forest areas, rivers, volcanic craters, lakes, and plains, thus unfolding a superb range of the natural riches of East Africa.

More than 95 species of mammals are recorded in the park: The visitor can discover herds of elephants, buffalo and antelopes (including the endemic Ugandan cob or the discreet sitatunga), hyenas, lions, leopards, chimpanzees (in the Kyambura Gorge), colobus, baboons and, on a cruise on the Kazinga Canal that connects Lakes George and Edward, hippos, a few crocodiles and hundreds of birds. Moreover, with 612 feathered species listed, Queen Elizabeth is, in terms of avifauna, the number one park in East Africa and one of the richest areas in the world. The southern part of the park, in the Ishasha sector, is also home to the famous arboreal lions that call the branches of the sycamores their home. Once the grazing land of the Basongora pastoralists, the territory now occupied by the park was almost completely deserted because of livestock diseases. In the early 1920s, to combat poaching and resist pressure from cotton farmers, the British authorities created two hunting reserves, Lake Edward and Lake George, which were merged into Kazinga National Park in 1952. The park was renamed Queen Elizabeth two years later, on the occasion of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

More than 95 species of mammals are recorded in the park: The visitor can discover herds of elephants, buffalo and antelopes (including the endemic Ugandan cob or the discreet sitatunga), hyenas, lions, leopards, chimpanzees (in the Kyambura Gorge), colobus, baboons and, on a cruise on the Kazinga Canal that connects Lakes George and Edward, hippos, a few crocodiles and hundreds of birds. Moreover, with 612 feathered species listed, Queen Elizabeth is, in terms of avifauna, the number one park in East Africa and one of the richest areas in the world. The southern part of the park, in the Ishasha sector, is also home to the famous arboreal lions that call the branches of the sycamores their home. Once the grazing land of the Basongora pastoralists, the territory now occupied by the park was almost completely deserted because of livestock diseases. In the early 1920s, to combat poaching and resist pressure from cotton farmers, the British authorities created two hunting reserves, Lake Edward and Lake George, which were merged into Kazinga National Park in 1952. The park was renamed Queen Elizabeth two years later, on the occasion of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

Itineraries

Day 1

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with afternoon game drive

We start early in the morning in Kabale or at your accommodation at Lake Bunyonyi. From the scenic mountain landscape we immerse ourselves in changing landscapes such as savannah, scrubland, swamps, rivers and lakes. Arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we stay overnight, we start our first game drive. Elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and many different species of birds are regularly observed. In addition to common antelope species such as Uganda Kob we have the chance to see more rare species such as Serengeti Topi or Defassa Waterbuck. Overnight: Park View Safari Lodge Meals: lunch and dinner Drinks: water while driving, other drinks not included.Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with afternoon game drive
We start early in the morning in Kabale or at your accommodation at Lake Bunyonyi. From the scenic mountain landscape we immerse ourselves in changing landscapes such as savannah, scrubland, swamps, rivers and lakes. Arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we stay overnight, we start our first game drive. Elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and many different species of birds are regularly observed. In addition to common antelope species such as Uganda Kob we have the chance to see more rare species such as Serengeti Topi or Defassa Waterbuck. Overnight: Park View Safari Lodge Meals: lunch and dinner Drinks: water while driving, other drinks not included.

Day 2

Game drive and boat trip on Kazinga Channel

This day includes one of the highlights, the boat trip on Kazinga Channel. But first we start our game drive early in the morning. Now temperatures should be a bit lower and the animals should be more active. We may see hippos that are not yet back in the water from their nightly ramble. Also many other animals can be observed looking for food, with a bit of luck also some predators. In the afternoon, we relaxe on a boat trip on Kazinga Channel. Kazinga Channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and has one of the world's densest populations of hippos. Regardless of this, many other animals tend to cool down later in the day, so you have a good view of elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, Nile monitors, various antelope species and a variety of birds. Accommodation: Park View Safari Lodge Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner Drinks: water while driving, other drinks not included

Day 3

Chimpanzee Tracking in the Kalinzu Forest Reserve

The second highlight follows today, the chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve outside the National Park. Of the currently about 220 chimpanzees there are 70 habituated individuals. With a ranger we go to search them. When we have found the animals, we can spend an hour to take pictures or just to observe the fascinating social behavior of the animals. After this impressive encounter, we take an easy hike through the Maramagambo Forest to a bat cave. Thist forest is besides chimpanzees (not habituated) habitat for another six monkey species. From a distance we can hear the countless bats and soon we can watch them at the cave ceiling from an observation platform at almost the same height. Below there are beautiful pythons in the sun, waiting for one of the bats to crash in the scrum. After this easy but impressive hike, we make our way to Kabale or to Lake Bunyonyi, where this tour ends. Meals: breakfast and lunch and dinner Drinks: water while driving, other drinks not included

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    Adult ( 1 Pax - No size limit. ) $980.00 $950.00 /Person

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