4 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour

The 4 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour will take you to Uganda’s second-largest conservation area. Tucked in the southwestern part of the country, it is placed with many dotted crater lakes, popular for the tree-climbing lions in the south-Ishasha sector, the variety of mixed habitat presents home to several animal species including the so-called big four of the wilderness (African buffaloes, African elephants, lions, leopards), the tour will take you to explore the best of the conservation area doing game drives through the well-distributed game tracks, and boat cruise along the Kazinga channel.

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Introduction

Start	Accommodation	Type	Destination	Basis	Room Type	Duration
Day 1	No.5 Boutique Hotel		Entebbe	HB		1 Night
	→ The Boma Hotel Entebbe	alternate
Day 2	Kyambura Gorge Lodge		Queen Elizabeth National Park	FB	1x Superior Rooms	2 Nights
	→ Buffalo Safari Lodge	alternate

Key
HB: Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Airport transfers
Meet & greet assistance upon arrival
1-night stay on arrival in Entebbe
2 NIGHST Accommodation at Queen Elizabeth National Park
room) and meals as per the Itinerary.
Transportation by a 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser.
Two Game Safari in Queen Elizabeth
Boat safari along Kazinga Channel
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura
Park fees.
Driver/guide subsistence allowance.
Ranger guide fees.
Bottle drinking water
Our assistance

Excluded

International flights,
Personal Travel insurance,
Visa Fees,
Premium drinks,
Cigarettes,
Tips, souvenirs, and any other items of personal nature.

Day 1: No.5 Boutique Hotel, Entebbe

Entebbe

Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Tourists can look forward to spending days on beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps.

Day Itinerary

TBA: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
TBA: Meet & greet assistance on arrival.
TBA: Clearing with immigration.
TBA: Transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Overnight: No.5 Boutique Hotel

Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.

Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No. 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this busy town.

Alternate: The Boma Hotel Entebbe

The Boma Hotel is Entebbe’s original and most exclusive hotel, set in tropical gardens in a leafy suburb, a few minutes drive from Entebbe International Airport. Our rooms combine the modern comforts one expects today with the charm and character of the original 1940’s home. The Boma is an ideal stopover for all travellers and airline passengers, and we will arrange all your airport transfers. Our staff and management team ensure guests receive a personable service and enjoy hospitality standards which are in keeping with the tradition of this charming lakeshore town.

The residents-only bar and dining area overlooks the pool area and provides a delightful and relaxed country house experience. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests. Other hotel facilities include the swimming pool, Gym, Free WiFi, 24-hour security and car parking. We offer a laundry service for overnight guests and there is a small craft shop on site. We can organise local taxi hire and day trips to the nearby attractions.

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the county’s most popular parks. Volcanic craters, grassy plains, tropical forest and giant lakes connected by a channel inhabited by abundant hippos, are what you will see at the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park has almost 100 types of mammal and 606 different bird species, including the peculiar shoebill. The 40-kilometre-long Kasinga Channel alone is said to contain the world’s largest concentration of hippos, and a guided boat trip here is a popular way to see the wildlife. Other species to spot include buffalo, the rare aquatic sitatunga antelope, giant forest hog, Uganda kob, Defassa waterbuck and elephant. Don’t miss the chance to explore the dramatic Kyambura Gorge, is home to habituated chimpanzees.

Day Itinerary

0700: Begin with breakfast.
0815: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
1200: Lunch en route for the day in Mbarara
1430: Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
1700: Estimated time of arrival at the lodge.
1715: Check in at your lodge.
1900: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: Kyambura Gorge Lodge

The Chimpanzee and Wildlife Lodge

This renowned Kyambura Gorge Lodge, with entirely remodelled public areas and gardens, has been converted from a coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge.

The guest bandas have a afro-chic theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view either across the savanna or the gorge. There are four new deluxe bandas and four standard bandas. A new spa and swimming pool was launched in 2019.

The lodge is the ideal location for tracking the lost chimps in the sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge nearby and seeing the amazing game in one of Africa’s most beautiful parks, centred around the waterway of the Kazinga Channel. The park has six hundred amazing bird species, the highest in an African park.

Guests can participate in the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem.

Alternate: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Buffalo Safari Lodge is located at the magical Kazinga Channel 1km off Kasese Mbarara road with spectacular views the Kazinga Channel and the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The resort boasts of a serene environment comprising of spectacular flora and fauna like elephants, buffalos, hippos, warthogs and a variety of bird species all at a glance of an eye. The resort boosts of good and experienced staff, a fully stocked bar and restaurant with a lounge that gives a spectacular view of Lake Rubirizi and Kazinga channel.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day Itinerary

0600: Begin the day with a morning cup of coffee.
0700: Step out for a morning chimpanzee trek in Kyanmbura Gorge.
1000: Return to your lodge for refreshment full breakfast.
1230: Lunch at the Lodge.
1500: The afternoon is spent on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel.
1930: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Activities

Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking

Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat

Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking

Kyambura Gorge is often referred to as the Valley of the Apes and is located on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in South Western Uganda. Over the past two years a small group of Chimpanzees have been habituated to tolerate the presence of humans however sightings are not guaranteed and as such permits here are offered at considerably reduced rates compared to the more well-known Kibale Forest. This is however an opportunity to track the Chimpanzees in a remote and lesser known location.

Kyambura is well known stunning scenery and a vast bio-diversity and should you miss the Chimps, your guide will still point out the Black & White Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey and the Grey Cheeked Mangabey as well as Pittas & different bird species and provide details of the tradit of the plant species within the forest.

Chimpanzee walks embark morning and afternoon and usually lasts 2 to 3 hours with approximately 4-6 people in a group each led by a Ugandan Wildlife Authority specialist guide.

Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat

Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat is a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passengers may encounter herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope, families of warthog, large groups of hippo, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

0600: Begin the day with a morning cup of coffee.
• 0630: Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• 1000:End the game drive and drive back to Kampala
• 1300: Lunch enroute.
• 1430: Continue to Kampala and you will be dropped off at your residence.
• 1800: Estimated time of arrival.
End of service.

Activities

Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth

The Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth takes place in the open grasslands of Kasenyi in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is a primary game viewing area due to the variety of wildlife which includes antelopes, elephants, buffalos, and lions. Visitors will be accompanied by an experienced guide able to track down these animals.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch

4 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour Highlights Include:-

Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking.

Kyambura Gorge is often referred to as the Valley of the Apes and is located on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in South Western Uganda. Over the past two years, a small group of Chimpanzees have been habituated to tolerate the presence of humans however sightings are not guaranteed, and as such permits here are offered at considerably reduced rates compared to the more well-known Kibale Forest. This is however an opportunity to track the Chimpanzees in a remote and lesser-known location. Kyambura is well known for stunning scenery and a vast bio-diversity, and should you miss the Chimps, your guide will still point out the Black & White Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, and the Grey Cheeked Mangabey as well as Pittas & different bird species and provide details of the tradition of the plant species within the forest. Chimpanzee walks embark morning and afternoon and usually last 2 to 3 hours with approximately 4-6 people in a group each led by a Ugandan Wildlife Authority specialist guide.

Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat.

Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat is a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passengers may encounter herds of elephant, buffalo, and antelope, families of warthog, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.

Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth.

Selected Lodges for your stay Include:-

No.5 Boutique Hotel.

Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, is the new and stylish boutique hotel, Hotel No.5. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting. Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavorsome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired with an international wine list and served with pride.

The Boma Hotel Entebbe.

The Boma Hotel is Entebbe’s original and most exclusive hotel, set in tropical gardens in a leafy suburb, a few minute’s drive from Entebbe International Airport. Our rooms combine the modern comforts one expects today with the charm and character of the original 1940s home. The Boma is an ideal stopover for all travelers and airline passengers, and we will arrange all your airport transfers. Our staff and management team ensure guests receive a personable service and enjoy hospitality standards that are in keeping with the tradition of this charming lakeshore town. The residents-only bar and dining area overlooks the pool area and provides a delightful and relaxed country house experience. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests. Other hotel facilities include the swimming pool, Gym, Free WiFi, 24-hour security, and car parking. We offer a laundry service for overnight guests and there is a small craft shop on site.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge.

The Chimpanzee and Wildlife Lodge. This renowned Kyambura Gorge Lodge, with entirely remodeled public areas and gardens, has been converted from a coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge. The guest bandas have an afro-chic theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view either across the savanna or the gorge. There are four new deluxe bandas and four standard bandas. A new spa and swimming pool was launched in 2019. The lodge is the ideal location for tracking the lost chimps in the sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge nearby and seeing the amazing game in one of Africa’s most beautiful parks, centered around the waterway of the Kazinga Channel. The park has six hundred amazing bird species, the highest in an African park. Guests can participate in the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem.

Buffalo Safari Lodge.

Buffalo Safari Lodge is located at the magical Kazinga Channel 1km off Kasese Mbarara road with spectacular views of the Kazinga Channel and the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The resort boasts of a serene environment comprising spectacular flora and fauna like elephants, buffalos, hippos, warthogs, and a variety of bird species all at the glance of an eye. The resort boasts good and experienced staff, a fully stocked bar, and a restaurant with a lounge that gives a spectacular view of Lake Rubirizi and Kazinga Channel.