5-Day Queen Elizabeth and Mount Rwenzori Hiking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

The wait is over—your Ugandan safari begins! After meeting your guide and taking care of a few formalities, you’ll set off to explore Uganda’s incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. At 7:00 a.m., following breakfast, you’ll head toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, making stops along the way for lunch and a bit of rest. After the eight-hour journey, you’ll enjoy a brief evening game drive before settling into the lodge for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Topi Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you'll start driving in the Ishasha sector Isolated from the rest of the park, the Ishasha sector is famed for its population of tree-climbing lions. This behavior is unusual elsewhere in Africa, and it cannot be guaranteed here either, but the lions of Ishasha do take to the canopy with frequency (probably to avoid the attention of biting insects), and our experienced guide will make sure you check out all the specific trees they're known to favor. As you continue driving to your second lodging for lunch and refresh.
After resting, you'll head out for an evening game drive in another sector of the park, you'll love the warm light and cooler temperatures as we take you out to explore your evening game drive. This time of day is when both predators and prey are most active, and it can feel as though anything could happen at any moment.
This is when you'll most enjoy being on safari. You'll return to the lodge, have dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Aardvark Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel

At 10:00 am, you'll check out and head out to the boat ride activity on Kazinga Channel.
Boat trips on the Kazinga Channel are a wildlife viewing highlight of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You'll cruise past pods of grunting hippos, watch elephants and buffalo come down to drink, enjoy flocks of pelican and other aquatic birds, catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Rwenzori peaks, and keep an eye open for the giant forest hog, a local
specialty.
After the boat trip, you'll continue driving to Kasese town where you will have lunch, check in your lodge, and rest. You'll have an overnight as you prepare to hike Rwenzori Mountain the next day.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Sandton Hotel Kasese

• Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Rwenzori Trek

The trek starts at Trekkers Hostel Kyanjuki 12 kilometers from Kasese town past Kilembe Copper mines. The best time to start by 8.30 am but can leave as late as 10 am. You'll meet your guides and briefing. You walk 2.2km to the UWA Rangers post at 1,727 meters. This is a relativity easy walk as you climb steadily through montane forest, with tall trees thick undergrowth, and a multitude of different species of birds and primates. Then a steepish climb up a ridge below Omusita Rest Spot where you join the trail coming down from Samalira Camp and this is the highest point of the walk at 2,373 meters. The forests are untouched and carry a variety of trees and plants. Many species of birds can be heard and seen in this rich environment. The first few kilometers climb steadily crossing small streams and rivers. Then, you'll branch off on your birding trail, within a few hundred meters from the turnoff. You will see bush pigs digging for roots and grubs in the undergrowth and along the path.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast in the morning, you’ll begin your drive to Entebbe, heading to either your lodge or the airport. Along the way, there will be stops for lunch and bathroom breaks before continuing the journey, which is expected to take about 6 to 7 hours. Arriving at your lodge or the airport marks the end of your safari, and we hope it’s left you with countless wonderful memories to cherish long after you’ve returned home. Wishing you a safe journey and hoping to see you again in the future.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.