Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari in 5 Days
5-Day Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari
Overview
We specifically designed this 5-Day Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari for those who have ample time and would love to explore what Queen Elizabeth National Park has to offer in terms of game viewing and boat excursions. This 5-Day Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari will allow you to visit both the northern and southern parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The northern part of the Park is called Mweya and is popular for game drives, boat cruises, and nature walks while the Southern part of the park is referred to as Ishasha and is popular for lions that climb trees. Therefore, Join us on our 5-Day Ishasha tree climbing lions and Kazinga channel safari to explore the best of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Summary of our 5-Day Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari
- Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
- Day 3: Drive to Ishasha for game drives in this part of Queen Elizabeth NP
- Day 4: Morning and afternoon game drives in Ishasha
- Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport
Detailed Itinerary of the 5-day Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari
Your driver will pick you up from the airport (or hotel)
Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost Safari
Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On the first day of your Kazinga Channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari, you’ll meet your driver-guide. He’ll pick you up from your lodge early morning to drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Safari Vacations and Travel Services guide will first brief you on what to expect and drive time. He’ll also ensure that you have the right gear for your 5-Day Ishasha tree-climbing lions and Kazinga channel safari. This journey will take you through small towns along the Kampala-Mbarara road. You will have an opportunity to see royal drum makers along the way. You’ll also see or visit small markets and a stop at the Equator for stretching and photography will be worthwhile. You’ll have Lunch en route and then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll go for a short relaxation and an evening game drive if time allows.
Drive time: Approximately 6-7 hours
Lodging: Buffalo Safari Lodge or Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
After an early morning cup of coffee or tea, you will drive to Kasenyi Plains for your game drive design for you. Kasenyi plains boost of several wild animals whose chance of seeing them depends on your luck of the day. On a good day, you may spot big cats like lions and leopards hunting, buffaloes, elephants, several antelopes, warthogs, and other small mammals. Return to the lodge for lunch and then drive to the Mweya peninsular for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the whole world. Also, it has over 400 water bird species and is a place where most animals converge to drink water. You will have a high chance of spotting hippos, birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and so much more. Retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Buffalo Safari Lodge or Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 03: Drive to Ishasha for game drives in this part of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive, check out of your Lodge, and drive 2-3 hours to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park otherwise popular as Ishasha. Enjoy your lunch and thereafter drive to the Ishasha community uplift project. You’ll observe how the local community living near the park co-exist with wildlife harmoniously. You will visit a model family that will take you around. They’ll show you the means they use to stop animals from feeding on their crops and animals. They’ll also explain to you the challenges they face while doing so. Additionally, they’ll demonstrate opportunities available for both the community and wildlife conservation. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Topi Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 04: Morning and afternoon game drives in Ishasha
After breakfast, you will drive to the Ishasha side of Queen Elizabeth National Park for your morning game drive. Ishasha is popular for tree-climbing lions. Nonetheless, chances of seeing them climbing depend on your luck of the day. The lions here climb fig trees for several reasons. Some of them climb to hide away from the scorching sun, while others do so to spot prey from a distance. Ishasha has other animals like Buffaloes, Elephants, Antelopes, and many others. You may also drive to River Ishasha to see the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Return to the Lodge for Lunch and then an evening game drive in Ishasha.
Lodging: Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Topi Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 05: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport
Having explored all parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park, we will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. This will thus mark the end of your 5-day Kazinga channel and Tree-climbing Lion Safari.
