Located in western Uganda in the Kasese District, straddling the equator and stretching from the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains to the shores of Lake Edward and Lake George, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited and biodiverse safari destination. Covering approximately 1,978 square kilometres, it is Uganda's second largest national park after Murchison Falls. It was originally founded as Kazinga National Park in 1952 and renamed in 1954 to mark a visit by Queen Elizabeth II of England. The park's diverse ecosystems, savannah grasslands, wetlands, crater lakes, tropical forests, and freshwater lakes, support an extraordinary variety of wildlife. Its landscape also includes the equator crossing itself, marked by monuments where visitors can stand with one foot in each hemisphere
Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet, and transfer to Boma Guest House IN Entebbe or to Bougainviller Hotel in Kampala for overnight (BB)
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: Ihamba safari Lodge (FB).
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: Ihamba Safari Lodge (FB).
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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