3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari Tour
3 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe International Airport
Visiting: Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Entebbe aircargo transporter
Tour operator:
Tour code:
kent-015
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
Age range:
4-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Uganda’s most visited National Park- Queen Elizabeth National Park covers an area 1,978 sq.km, found in the Western part of the country, approximately 376 km from Kampala. The park is home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species among the wildlife you are able to see include tree climbing lions in Ishasha, antelopes, African buffaloes’ crocodiles, hippos, elephants, among others during game drives through the park and on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel which bisects the park. Chimpanzees are also in Kyambura Gorge and various birds and monkeys in the Maramagambo forest.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel From Kampala To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: lodge
Accommodation Name: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will be picked from the accommodation by the guide in the morning after breakfast after which he will brief you and you embark on the 6 hours’ journey to Queen Elizabeth. Along the way you will have few stopovers at the Equator, here you will take enough photographs and head to Mbarara town where you will stop for lunch and view various attractions and city walk in Mbarara.
After lunch, proceed to the Park as you drive through the spectacular landscape characterized with open grasslands, Ankole log horned cattle, tea plantations, the Rift Valley Escarpment and various woodlands. Reach the park in late afternoon and have a game drive as you drive to your lodge. Have dinner and there spend an Overnight at the camp fire.
Day 2 : Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Cruise
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: lodge
Accommodation Name: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have an early morning game drive on different trails in the park including the along the Kasenyi trail to see various animals like water bucks, Uganda Kobs, elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs as well as various birds. After the drive of about 4hours, go back to the lodge and have breakfast, have simple nature walks around the lodge and have some entertaining board games and also lunch at your lodge.
Later after lunch, you will have a boat cruise along Kazinga channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward, while on the boat you will see a number of animals on the lake shore like Hippos, crocodiles and buffaloes, zebras and kobs that come to drink water and also birds like malachite kingfishers, pink backed pelicans, on the banks and in trees. After head back to the lodge for dinner and Overnight at the campfire.
Day 3 : Departure To Kampala- Entebbe International Airport
Location: Entebbe aircargo transporter
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Have a morning breakfast, then check out of the lodge, have a primate walk for chimpanzee trekking at kyambura gorge which takes about 4 hours before you head in for lunch. Some attractions to see along the way back to town may include Mpambire drum center where you will see how drums are made by the locals and also be in position to buy some souvenirs at different local craft shops to support the local community, proceed to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the evening or at the airport if your flight is due on that day.
What's Included
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Emergency Evacuations ( AMREF)
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Drinks with Meals
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Meals – Full Board
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Sanitisers , Masks / per person
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
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Entrance Fees
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
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Personal expenses
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Cigarettes and alcohol
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Souvenirs
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Local Taxes
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum size group is 14 people. In order to observe Standard Operation Procedures to overcome Covid-19
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
A normal fitness level is required
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes, airport transfers from the airport to the accommodation facility, then to the destination and back to the airport for departure after the end of the trip
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The standard of hotels on this tour is 5 star luxury accommodation (hotels and lodges)
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimun number of passengers required is 1 so if he/she doesnt turn up, cancellation and refund will base on the conditons below; Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes of course the names of the accommodation are on the itinerary and more details can be provided if required
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children from 4 years are permitted to take part in the tour, however only those that are 15 years and above are allowed to take part in gorilla trekking as per the government regulation
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
The yellow fever vaccine is required for this tour therefore you should carry your yellow book for the trip and also due to the covid -19 pandemic that hit the world, covid-19 vaccine is also essential for the tour.
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Are credit cards acceptable?
Major credit cards are widely accepted but some shops and restaurants require a minimum purchase amount when using them (so they are not appropriate for incidentals such as Soft drinks, Cigarettes snacks You might consider bringing more than one card, as some outlets may not accept all types. Due to increasing credit card fraud worldwide, its better new cash $100 bills than cards
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes, you require a ugandan visit visa for this holiday got at the immigration office at Entebbe Airport
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all park and entrance fees are included in the final price
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What is the tipping policy?
There is no tipping policy, its out of your will and liking to tip
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Company Instant Book
Yes there is instant Book
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Visas are not included on the price and are not part of the package
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit, however its of advice for you to carry only what you will need during the tour
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
This is a private tour which is scheduled a particular client at a particular time
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights where indicated in the package are included in the tour however international flights are not included.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there is plenty of time to explore places besides those stupilated on the package
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What currencies are required for this tour?
The US dollar is required for this tour
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, the local guides on the tour speak English
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes,the tour coach is air conditioned
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, you will have a representative from Kent safaris escort you on the trip.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be organised but at an extra cost
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, there is no supplement for solo travellers however there is a discount for group travellers
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Kent Safari Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of kent safari tours charges.
Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.