Queen Elizabeth National Park
The distance from Rukararwe to the Queen Elisabeth National Park is
about 54 kms.
During this short journey you will see the
diversity of the west Ugandan landscape. The route passes through
the gorgeous and green landscapes of hills, peppered with swamps,
the Igara tea fields and the Rwenzori Mountains, from which you
will have a wonderful view on the National park.
Even before
entering the park you will see gazelles, monkeys as well as the
occasional elephant and when you arrive you will find the
landscape of the national park itself is just as inspiring. The
landscape of the national park is not less inspiring. It is very
variegated and ranges from savannah to densely bush. The park
offers various possibilities of safari-tours.
Our guiding
staff is highly trained and they are well-schooled in the African
flora and fauna.
We offer the following different safari
tours:
Day Safari
Taking
a lead from the saying “The early bird catches the worm“ the
day safari starts at 05.00 a.m.
You
will leave Rukararwe in order to see as many animals as possible
in the dawn and the sunrise over the African landscape. In
the dawn it is still cool and many animals are foraging, from
Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, Cape buffalo, hippos, baboons to
elephants and lions.
The
diversity of animals presented in Queen Elizabeth National Park is
what makes this safari and our guide will be able to provide an
insight into the wide variety of species of animals and plants you
encounter.
Night safari
The
night safari begins before sunset. Hence
your safari commences already with a wonderful experience, the
amazing sight of the African landscape, touched by the sunlight of
the sunset.
After
the sun has gone down you can experience the most active time of
the animals foraging for food. You will have a good chance to
observe a lion or a leopard feeding. Naturally, all other animals
are also out seeking food and there is an amazing thrill to
suddenly come across a herd of elephants and watch them grazing.
Don’t miss this experience!
Kazinga Channel Ride
A
further highlight of a safari in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
is a boat ride on the Kazinga channel.
The
Kazinga channel connects the Lakes George and Edward. You will
start the tour which will take approximately two hours at the
Mweya Lodge. From there you will head to the opposite shore of the
channel and observe animals whilst drinking and cooling
themselves. The boat remains at a safe distance to the animals,
while still close enough to have best possibilities of viewing.
The
Queen Elizabeth National Park has the highest density of hippos in
the whole of Africa, so you can be sure to see numerous hippos as
well as Cape buffalos. Elephants also frequently come down to
drink. Moreover you are likely to encounter Nile crocodiles and
Nile monitors bathing in the sun as well as a range of different
birds, including kingfishers, herons and cormorants playing at the
shore.
The
Kazinga channel boat safari can be chosen on its own or combined
with one of the day safaris.
The boats are waiting for you…
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