Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s wildlife gem! Cruise along the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos and birds up close, and trek through the forest in search of playful chimpanzees. Set out on a thrilling game drive to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, and more. After your adventures, relax at your lodge and soak in the stunning landscapes. A journey full of wonder awaits!
Highlights
- This luxury tour uses lodges.
- On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
- If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- You can request changes to this tour.
- Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Itinerary
Day by Day
Begin your adventure with a warm pickup from your Kampala hotel, then head west on a scenic drive. Stop at the Equator for iconic photos and a coffee break, then pass through charming villages and endless tea plantations. As you descend the escarpment, breathtaking views of Queen Elizabeth National Park unfold before you. Enjoy lunch along the way or at your lodge, and later, explore a local village or crater lake before unwinding with stunning sunset views.
Start your morning with an early breakfast before setting off on a 7:00 am game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, hyenas, and antelopes like bushbucks and kobs, along with the elusive giant forest hog.
In the afternoon, at around 3:00 pm, enjoy a relaxing boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll encounter hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffalo gathered at the water’s edge. Keep your eyes open for a variety of birdlife, possibly including the rare shoebill stork.
Wrap up the day with a short evening game drive, then return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.
After an early breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking adventure. Follow the forest trails as you search for these fascinating primates, watching them swing through the trees, play, and forage in the wild. After this memorable experience, begin your scenic drive back to Kampala, stopping at the Equator for lunch and a photo break. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel, filled with incredible safari memories.
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
The Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.