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Queen Elizabeth Trail - Safari Adventure
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| A Safari to Queen
Elizabeth National Park offers the opportunity to see game
in unusual landscapes and the park is one of Africa's best-kept
secrets. The Park lies across the equator in the southwest
of Uganda. It is situated at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains
often known as the “Mountains of the moon”, which
rise to over 5000m. Dime-a-dozen minibuses aren’t hounding
the animals here. Affectionately known as the Queen Elizabeth
II, the Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an East African
game park with crater-dotted hills and open grassland. It
supports abundance of wildlife, boasting one of the highest
biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the
world. It has almost 100 mammal species and a remarkable
606 bird species makes this superb safari territory with
elephant, hippos, the forest monkey lion, leopard, the unique
Ugandan antelope, the kob and birds and flocks of flamingo
are residents on the crater lakes. Learn
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| ITINERARY:
Queen Elizabeth Trail - Safari Adventure |
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Day
1: Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave Kampala heading Southwest via Masaka and Mbarara.
Stop at the Equator a famous spot for photography. For the
rest of journey, enjoy the beautiful papyrus swamps, Acacia
woodland and Ishaka tea plantation. Lunch at Mweya Safari
Lodge and go for an evening game drive. Dinner overnight
at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 2
- Game drive and launch trip on Kazinga Channel
After a cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early
morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queen’s mile
and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck,
and if you are lucky the shy Leopard and Spotted Hyena.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch and relax
at the swimming pool site. Afternoon, go for a spectacular
boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird life and
a variety of wild animals. Evening sight seeing around
the crater area set deep into the volcanic craters and
Baboon cliff is amazing! Dinner overnight at Mweya Safari
Lodge.
Day 3
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge - Back To Kampala
After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for a forest
walk in search for the habituated chimpanzees and other
primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the Rift Valley
and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you with
a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. Lunch en
route. Return back to Kampala.
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| IMPORTANT
TRAVEL NOTES: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK |
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Elizabeth National Park has
been designated a Biosphere Reserve for humanity under UNESCO
auspice. The park, in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley,
covers 1,978sq.km and includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems,
from semi-deciduous tropical forest to green meadows savannah
and swamps. It is the home of the famous tree climbing lions as
well as the Uganda kob, other antelope's species, elephant, baboons,
hippos, buffalo, and chimps and many more.
Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the park
a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black
bee- eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons,
eagles and the raptors and many more. In the crater lakes to the
north, flocks of flamingoes can be found. A favorite way to view
the game is by launch trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes
George and Edward. For More information concerning visits to Queen
Elizabeth National Park, feel free to Contact
Us. |
| PRICE
GUIDE: 2008-2009
Uganda Travel Planner |
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NO.
OF
PAX
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PER
PERSON
SHARING TWIN
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SINGLE
ROOM
SUPPLEMENT
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EXTRA
NIGHT
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2-4
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USD
750
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USD
80
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USD
295
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5-8
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USD
695
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USD
80
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USD
295
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9-12
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USD
650
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USD
80
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USD
295
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13+
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USD
595
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USD
80
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USD
295
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ABBREVIATION
KEY: NO. Of Pax =
NO. Of Participants, USD =
U.S. Dollar
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CHILDREN
POLICY : Between 2-12 Yrs=
50% of Adult, Under 2 Yrs=
FREE
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| INCLUDED
In the Uganda Safari Price |
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Meet and Greet Services with airport assistance
Arrival and departure airport transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in the Gateway City / Town
Express check-in with assistance in your city hotels / safari
lodges
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with window seat
guarantee
At least a pair of standard Binoculars in each safari vehicle
All parks and game reserve entry gate fees including vehicle
& driver fees
Complimentary bottled mineral water on safari and game drives
Unlimited game viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English - speaking and professional safari
driver/guide
Guided Pre-Departure Shopping Tour at an African Market
or Arts Store
All Government taxes and levies where applicable |
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| EXCLUDED
In the Uganda Safari Price |
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International Airfares
Tourist entry Visa to Uganda (If required for your nationality)
Accommodation in your City Hotels
Travel Insurance Cover, Personal or Baggage (Recommended)
International airport(s) departures taxes (if not included
in your ticket)
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or
quoted separately
Expenses of personal nature such as phone calls, internet,
laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'included' |
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| VALUE
ADDED FEATURES:
The AfriChoice! Difference |
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Membership to AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation
Programme*
Illustrated Spectrum Guide® to Africa Wildlife Safaris
and Animal Spotter®
Assorted and Pre-Stamped 'AfriChoice!® African Safari
Post Cards
Complimentary 'AfriChoice!® Authentic African Safari
Hat
NB:
The AMREF's Flying Doctors
Emergency Evacuation Programme ONLY covers the cost of evacuating
the casualties from emergency site to the nearest hospital
by air or ground ambulance but does not cover hospitalization
bills. |
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| Tailor-Made
/ Custom-Designed Uganda Tours and Safaris: |
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NB:
The Uganda Safari packages listed here are only the most
popular ones. AfriChoice can also offer you Custom-Designed
or Tailor-Made African Safari
Packages. We work closely with all the leading Uganda
safari hotels, lodges and safari camps to produce the
best safari itineraries for varied desires and needs.
To get more information on a custom-designed Uganda Safari
package or experience, DO NOT hesitate to Contact
Us or simply complete our short Booking
Enquiry Form. A knowledgeable Uganda safari
consultant or representative from our office will get
in touch with you.
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