The 3 days flying safari to Queen Elizabeth national park are a perfect short tour in Uganda that takes you the most visited national park in Uganda. You will a enjoy a game drive that will take you to even the rare tree climbing lions, only known here in Uganda and Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania. The trip furnishes an opportunity for an amazing boat ride on Kazinga channel, probably the longest channel in the world, joining Lake George and Lake Edward.
Day 1: Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Launch Cruise
In the morning, obviously after breakfast, our knowledgeable drive guide will pick you up from the hotel where slept the previous night. He is to brief you about the whole trip and then start driving you to the airstrip in Entebbe for your chartered or scheduled flight to Queen Elizabeth national park, the medley of wonders. The flight will give you spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful nature that Uganda hides.
On arrival in the park, just have some refreshments and check in at the lodge as you wait for lunch. You will cool off with an afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga channel. This is probably the world’s longest channel joining Lake George and Lake Edward. The cruise furnishes opportunities to spot numerous aquatic animal species like hippos and crocodiles. You will also see other animals that come along the shores for drinking water in the afternoon. Returning to the lodge will be in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Chimpanzee Trekking
Wake up for an early morning breakfast, obviously after breakfast and embark on the safari vehicle. The game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park is one that exposes you to several wildlife species in just a few hours of the drive. Be sure of spotting the elephants, buffaloes, lions, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs, oribis and many others. The drive also presents scenic views of the stunning landscape filled with craters and crater lakes.
In the afternoon after a palatable lunch, head out of the lodge for a community encounter with the local people who live in or around Queen Elizabeth national park. You will have personal interactions with the local people to see the world through their eyes. Enjoy traditional performances and taste the local cuisines.
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe
In the morning after breakfast, check out of the lodge and fly back to Entebbe. That will be the end of your trip.
