5 Days Ishasha and Queen Elizabeth N.P Safari

Price

From USD 0 pp sharing

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What is included

• Airport transfers on first and last day,

• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle

• Services of an English speaking driver guide

• Fuel for the whole trip

• Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary

• 1 day pre-tour accommodation in Kampala / Entebbe

• All national park entry and activities fees

• Bottled water while in the vehicle

What is excluded

• Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala

• International airfares

• Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

• Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry

Safari Overview

Our 5 Day Ishasha tree-climbing lions and Queen Elizabeth safari is specifically designed for those that what to discover the tree lions of Uganda and would love to explore what Queen Elizabeth National Park has to offer in terms of game viewing and boat excursions. Queen Elizabeth is divided into sectors by the Kazinga Channel (Southern and the Northern sectors), the Northern sector allows you to view the wildlife in the lush savannah vegetation, and the southern sector is mainly for the Tree climbing Lions and spectacular views of acacia thickets bushland. The 32 KM Kazinga channel gives endless stunning views of the crocodile, schools of hippos, Elephants swimming and close to 600 different bird species. 

Safari Highlights

• Morning and Evening Game Drives

• Boat ride on Kazinga Channel

• Tree climbing lions

• Community walk in Ishasha

Day by Day - Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 2: Game drives and Afternoon boat ride

Day 3: Depart for Ishasha sector

Day 4: Game drive

Day 5: Depart for Kampala / Entebbe

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Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will be picked from your lodge / hotel / airport early morning to transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Broveny Safaris guide will first brief you on what to expect, drive time and ensure that you have the right gear for your 5 Day Ishasha tree climbing lions and Queen Elizabeth NP safari. This journey will take you through small towns along Kampala-Mbarara road. You will have an opportunity to see royal drum makers along the way, small markets and a stop at the Equator for stretching and photography will be worthwhile.  Lunch will be served en route and then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a short relaxation and an evening game drive if time allows.

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Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Accommodation:

High end/ Luxury facilities: – Mweya Safari | Katara Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Elephant Plains
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Enganzi Safari Lodge | Kasenyi Safari Lodge | Ihamba Safari Lodge | Park View Safari Lodge | Forest Hog Lodge | Simba Safari Lodge
Budget/Low facilities: Wild Track Safari Lodge| Bush Lodge 

Meals: Lunch & Dinner 

Drinks: Drinking bottled Water

Day 2: Game Drives and Boat Safari

After your early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kasenyi plains for your early morning game drive. Kasenyi plains boost several wild animals whose chance of seeing them depends on your luck of the day. On a good day, you may spot big cats like lions and leopards hunting, buffaloes, elephants, several antelopes, warthogs, and other small mammals. Return to the lodge for lunch and then drive to Mweya peninsular for a 2-3 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the whole world, over 600 bird species, and is a place where most animals converge to quencher their thirst. You will have high chances of spotting hippos, birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and so much more. Retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Accommodation:

High end/ Luxury facilities: – Mweya Safari | Katara Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Elephant Plains
Mid range/ Moderate facilities: Enganzi Safari Lodge | Kasenyi Safari Lodge | Ihamba Safari Lodge | Park View Safari Lodge | Forest Hog Lodge | Simba Safari Lodge
Budget/Low facilities: Wild Track Safari Lodge| Bush Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Drinks: Drinking bottled Water

Day 3: Depart for Ishasha

Enjoy an early morning game drive, check out of your Lodge, and drive 2-3 hours to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park otherwise known as Ishasha. Enjoy your lunch and thereafter relax, a drive to the Ishasha community uplift project to observe how the local community living near the park co-exist with wildlife harmoniously. You will visit a model family that will take you around to show you approaches used to stop animals from feeding on their crops and animals and will explain challenges faced and demonstrate opportunities available for both the community and wildlife conservation. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

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Accommodation: shasha Jungle Lodge |  Enjojo Lodge | The River Ishasha Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Drinks: Bottled Water

Day 4: Game Drives in Ishasha

The day begins early with early morning breakfast then set off for an early morning game drive along Ishasha plains for a memorable experience of tree climbing lions. Ishasha is popular for tree-climbing lions and the chances of seeing them climbing depend on your luck of the day. Ishasha has other animals like Buffaloes, Elephants, Antelopes, and many others. You may also drive to River Ishasha to see the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Return to the Lodge for Lunch and then evening game drive in Ishasha.

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Accommodation: shasha Jungle Lodge |  Enjojo Lodge | The River Ishasha Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Drinks: Bottled Water

Day 5: Depart for Kampala

After your early morning breakfast, will depart for Kampala having experienced all the fascinating  Queen Elizabeth National Park nature. Return to Kampala arriving late evening to catch up your flight back home or for a post tour overnight.

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Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Drinks: Bottled Water

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End of Tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost

• You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)

Important to Know

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flights from/to your home country.

• This tour accepts children.

Rates Per Person

What is included

• Airport transfers on first and last day,

• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle

• Services of an English speaking driver guide

• Fuel for the whole trip

• Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary

• 1 day pre-tour accommodation in Kampala / Entebbe

• All national park entry and activities fees

• Bottled water while in the vehicle

What is excluded

• Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala

• International airfares

• Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

• Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost