3 Days : Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 1:
Depart from Kampala at 7.30hrs and have a stopover at the Equator for photos. Lunch at L. Vic Hotel, Mbarara. Drive through the Volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth National Park with an evening game drive as you proceed to Mweya Safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, which is beautifully situated on a bluff overlooking the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward.

Day 2:
Early morning game drive with a magnificent view of the Rwenzoris as backdrop provides an excellent opportunity to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, topi and bushbuck. After lunch enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. Many animals may be seen drinking at the water edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 3:
A guided walk takes you into the tropical Kyambura Gorge in search of chimpanzees. This hike involves climbing. In this unspoiled environment, birds and butterflies are all around, and you might also see primates. Drive back to Kampala with a stopover at Mbarara for lunch.

NB. Extra nights at Mweya Safari Lodge with excursions are available upon request, or combine QENP with gorillas or chimpanzees in other Ugandan parks.