Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning: Depart from Entebbe/Kampala after breakfast. Enjoy a scenic drive west with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and demonstrations.

Lunch: Stop in Mbarara for a taste of local cuisine.

Afternoon: Enter Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Katunguru Gate. Head straight to your lodge with stunning views of the Kazinga Channel.

Late Afternoon: Embark on the classic Kazinga Channel Launch Cruise (2-hour). This boat safari is unparalleled for viewing hippos, crocodiles, elephants bathing, and hundreds of birds at close range.

Evening: Settle in, enjoy a sundowner, and listen to the sounds of the park over dinner.

Accommodation: Irinya Safari Lodge (Mid-range, stunning views) / Kyambura Gorge Lodge (Luxury, community-focused).

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Early Morning: Game Drive on the Kasenyi Plains. This is prime territory for lions, large herds of Uganda kob (their primary prey), elephants, and buffalo. The backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains is magnificent at dawn.

Breakfast: Return to the lodge for a full breakfast.

Mid-Morning: Visit Katwe Village for a unique cultural experience. Take a guided tour of the Katwe Salt Lake to see the traditional, centuries-old salt mining process and learn about the community's resilient way of life.

Afternoon: Relaxation at the Lodge. Enjoy the pool, take a guided nature walk on the lodge grounds, or simply watch wildlife from your private balcony.

Optional Late Activity: An evening game drive (at extra cost) to spot nocturnal creatures.

Accommodation: As previous night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Morning: Two adventure options (choice can be made pre-tour):

• Option A (Primate Focus): Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge. Descend into this beautiful "Lost Valley" to track habituated chimps in a dramatic riverine forest ecosystem.
• Option B (Wilderness & Culture): Exploration of the Maramagambo Forest. Take a guided walk to the "Bat Cave" and Copper Colored Lake, visiting a hidden python cave. Later, interact with thetraditional "cave people" community.

Afternoon: Game Drive in the Mweya Peninsula. This area offers fantastic scenery and different wildlife viewing opportunities, often with Lake Edward as a backdrop.

Evening: Participate in a cooking class at your lodge, learning to prepare a local Ugandan dish.

Accommodation: As previous night.

• Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.

Morning: After breakfast, depart for the remote Ishasha Sector in the southern part of the park. This is a game drive in itself, traversing different landscapes.

Afternoon: Game Drive in Ishasha. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, which lounge in the giant fig and acacia trees. Also spot topi, buffalo, and large elephant herds.

Picnic Lunch in the wild.

Late Afternoon: Exit the park and transfer to your chosen location.

• Option 1 (Return North): Drive back to a lodge near the Kazinga Channel.
• Option 2 (Continue to Bwindi): Begin the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trekking extension (requires separate booking).

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Tented luxury in Ishasha) / Engagi Lodge (If continuing toward Bwindi).

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.

Morning: Enjoy a final bush breakfast or early morning game drive/walk around your lodge.

Scenic Journey: Begin the return trip, taking the breathtaking route past the Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes. Stop for photos at a stunning viewpoint.

Lunch: Enjoy a farewell lunch at a restaurant overlooking a crater lake.

Optional Stop: Visit the Igongo Cultural Centre near Mbarara to explore the history of the Ankole kingdom.

Afternoon: Continue to Entebbe or Kampala.

Evening: Drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.