3-Day Queen Elizabeth Uganda Safari Tour
Product code: 6700 Day 1: You will be picked from the accommodation by the guide/driver 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 also 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 long 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. Overnights; Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Have an early morning game drive on different trails in the park including 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 4 hours, 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. Overnight: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: 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 of the attractions to see along the way back to town may include Mpambire drum centre 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 the.
- Morning and afternoon Game drive
- Boat Cruise at the kazinga channel
- Nature and forest walks
Scheduling: This is a Private Tour That is Run Exclusively for the Person or Group Who Booked the Tour.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 3 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up serviceWe will pick you from the airport (Entebbe international airport ), transfer you to your accommodation then pick you from your accommodation to the tourism destination and after drop you off at either your accommodation or airport if your flight is due.
Easy CancellationThere is full refund for Customers who who cancel at least 45 days prior to the day of the activity or tour, 50% refund for Customers who who cancel below 45 days prior to the day of the activity or tour. NOTE: Gorilla permit fee of $600 is non-refundable because it's regulated by from the Uganda government and so Kent Safari Tours has no control over it.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cut-off Time Available to be booked until 24 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
- All Airport transfers
- Accommodation and lodging
- Meals throughout the itinerary
- English speaking guides/drivers
- 4WD safari vehicles
- Domestic flights
- Park Fees
- Emergency Evacuations (AMREF)
- International flights
- Visa and customs fees or charges
- Travel Insurance
- Cigarettes and alcohol
- Gratuity
- Souvenirs
Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park 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 also 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.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Accommodation
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Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
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.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Accommodation
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Mweya Safari Lodge or Standard
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 of the attractions to see along the way back to town may include Mpambire drum centre 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 the.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
- YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR DREAM SAFARI TOUR AND NOW IT’S TIME TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP. HERE IS A CHECKLIST OF THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE YOU LEAVE. • .Pay telephone service provider and other bills before you go, so they will not be disconnected while you are away. • Call your credit card companies to advise dates and places to which you will be traveling • Put a hold on newspaper and magazine deliveries. • Ensure arrangements for your pets are in place. • Remove perishable food items from your fridge. • Turn off any pre-set alarm clocks and electrical appliances at the switch. • If you are taking your cell phone on tour, contact your service provider to ensure international roam is on. • Inform neighbours and neighbourhood watch groups of your trip dates. • Make sure your family member or close friends have copies of your travel itinerary; in case they need to contact you for emergency purposes. • Alert us if you have any special food consideration – vegetarian • Some airlines will allow you
- GENERAL SAFETY TIPS: We prioritize safety of our tours, however travels are susceptible to risks. So, it is important to be prepared and approach all arrangements with utmost caution. It’s advisable to do some research about your destination to equip yourself with some tips to ensure safety. Register your trip and also avail a copy of your emergency contact details to your government travel advisory service (or diplomatic mission) in a country that you are visiting so that they can contact you in case of emergency. This process can be done online and it is also advisable to get contacts of the American Embassy in Uganda, your final destination. Depending on the itinerary you have booked, some activities may carry greater risks or personal injury, we therefore advise that you take great care and strictly adhere to the established pre-cautions before participating. These activities include white water rafting, canoe and boat rides, Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee tracking, mountaineering, bungee jumping, culture walk or community visit and game drive. For safety, the following must also be accorded due consideration;
- AMENDMENT FEES: Amendments made on the booking 25 days before departure attracts a surcharge of $25 per amendment. Less than 25 days no amendments or fees will be applied. A changed reservation will be confirmed within 24 hours. Flexible Booking and free Cancellation - Changing booking - Changing departure date - Changing guest name - Removing /Replacing a guest - Changing pick up time or location
- CASH AT HAND: It is crucial to note that in many countries, some local Forex bureaus place much emphasis on quality of the dollar and other foreign currency notes frequently used by most visitors. It is our humble view therefore that you carry new and undamaged bills / notes especially in the dominations of $50 and $100 bills. Major credit cards like Visa and Master card are acceptable in towns.
- WHAT TO CARRY: • Rain Jacket /coat • Shoes with good traction • Binoculars • Travel plug adapter with USB port • Antibacterial hand cleaning gel • Good camera with fully charged battery and good memory card storage • First aid kit • Small back park • Sun block hat • Sun glasses • Hiking boots • Mosquito repellent
- ITINERARY, TRAVEL INSURANCE AND PASSPORT COPIES: Leave a copy of your itinerary, travel insurance and passport to a family member, for reference purposes, in case of an emergency. Travel insurance is also compulsory on all trips.
- VISA AND CONSULAR ADVICE: Each individual traveller is responsible for obtaining the required visa, as visa requirements vary per country. For visa information, we advise our clients to consult the US State Department and local Embassies for non-US citizens. NOTE: 1. A visa can be obtained at Entebbe international airport on arrival at a fee $50 per person. 2. Visas for all other East African Countries can be obtained, on arrival, at the international airport or at boarder points.
- TRIP INFORMATION: Our Team is committed to executing the tour activities as detailed in the itinerary provided. We only request our clients to be understanding, remain calm and flexible on a few isolated occasions where local events may inconvenience the activities on the itinerary. Our clients should also note that the first day of the trip is simply for the drive or flight to the destination as shown on the itinerary and has a few activities planned. We advise that you be conversant with our representative who will take you through the Predeparture briefings. NOTE: Entebbe international airport is your gateway to and from Uganda. To avoid inconveniences that are occasioned by rushing at the time of departure, we advise that you book international flights departing from Entebbe after 8pm. We will need you to furnish us with the following information: - Airline - Flight number - Arrival and departure date - Flight times and Any Flight Changes
- TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE Stay healthy while you travel Staying healthy while you travel is vital it isn't all about vaccinations and medicine. Most problems you could face are easily preventable. Drinking bottled, boiled or treated water, washing your hands properly before eating and carefully avoiding insect bites could save your life, money and Time. Yellow fever vaccination /Covid-19 Please remember to get your yellow fever /Covid-19 Vaccination as it is a crucial requirement especially if you are travelling to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda and global Covid-19 Please be sure to visit the Centres for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. Or check with a physician for more information.
- FORCE MAJEURE: It is with regret that our office cannot compensate where an impediment to proper performance of duty is as a result of an event above and beyond our own making, control and anticipation nor is it due to the supplier of the service in question. Such events may include unexpected government quarantines, travel bans, riots, civil strife, natural disaster, terrorist acts, border closure, fire, road closures, industrial disputes, extreme weather conditions and other incidents beyond our control. NOTE: In some unfortunate circumstances, getting a park or Gorilla permit may not be guarantee to seeing wildlife in their habitats as unfavourable local conditions may sometimes hinder access to the wildlife. This can happen without prior notice or it can be at short notice. We therefore accept no liabilities in circumstances where Gorilla or wildlife viewing is due to cancellation by the authorities. Where the loss is due to the absence of Gorillas, closure of boarders, national park or security changes, refunding is at the discretion of the responsible offices. However, our tour director shall use all means necessary to obtain the monies / refunds and pass it on to the client.
- PRIVACY: We understand and respect the value and importance of your privacy. Be assured therefore that protection of privacy is given the highest priority. All personal information that you avail to us is strictly used for purposes of Safari tour booking. We will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any personal information which we hold about the guest. However, cognizant of the rampant cases of hacking into data on the internet, it becomes a bit tricky to guarantee 100% security to data shared through online sources. We therefore will not be held culpable if the breach or hacking into your personal information is by international unauthorized individuals.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: This tour requires that all traveller should have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and all personal Emergencies, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We therefore recommend Travel Guard, Allianz and Nomads Travel Insurance” for all your insurance necessities
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ACCOMMODATION: Prices for a twin/double shared room are per person, and, rates for single or triple travelers are available on request.
- SAFAETY TIPS - Avoid expensive jewellery.-Hide your cash and Monitor your ATM/ Credit card transactions - Avoid all demonstrations and protests given their potential to turn violent. - Monitor the media for information about any possible security risks and pay close attention to your personal security. - Carry a copy of your passport and avoid hanging alone without the advice of the tour guide. And avoid Voluntary helpers who are not among your group and be worry of any assistance from seemingly helpful strangers however polite or well dressed. In order to safeguard your items and report any lost or blocked bank card to your Bank.
- PAYMENTS: A deposit of 10% is required to confirm the tour. The remaining balance will be due and charged 45 days before departure. Prices however may be subjected to changes until a full payment is received
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