5 Days Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth Safari,The 5-day Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth safari is a wonderful adventure that combines the unique wildlife and scenic experiences of the two of Uganda’s most renowned national parks. The safari begins with a tour in Fort portal to experience the Amabere caves and among others then to Semuliki national park that is where you will explore the park’s diverse habitats, including savannah, tropical rainforest, and a hot springs the home to a wide variety of the wildlife that includes the buffaloes, elephants and among many others.
From Semuliki, you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park one of the Uganda’s most for its diverse ecosystems, including the grasslands, forests and among others that support incredible variety of wildlife, including the lions, leopards, hippos and over 600 bird species. Throughout your safari, you will enjoy expertly guided game drives, scenic boat cruises on Kazinga channel and stunning sunsets that provides a comprehensive and unforgettable experience of Uganda’s natural beauty and wildlife, with ample time to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Tour Highlights of 5 Days Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Fort portal.
Day 2: Transfer to Semuliki for hot springs experience.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 4: Lion tracking experience and then afternoon boat cruise.
Day 5: Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to Fort portal.
On the 1st day of the safari, your safari guide from our company will pick you from either Entebbe International Airport or from your hotel in Kampala. He will welcome you and brief you about the 5 days safari. After the briefing you will embark on your journey to Fort portal. This is a scenic journey that takes you through the lush green landscapes, quaint towns of the western Uganda. As you leave Kampala, you will pass through the bustling towns of Mityana and Mubende, before entering the picturesque countryside, where you will see villagers tending to their gardens, children playing by the roadside, and farmers in their livestock. The journey then takes you through the scenic Lake Albert escarpment, offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscape. As you approach Fort portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, you will be welcomed by the majestic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, known as the ‘’Mountains of the moon’’ and the lush greenery of the surrounding tea plantations. Upon your arrival you will enjoy your lunch, after lunch you will visit the stunning Amabera Ga Nyina Mwiru caves, and waterfalls. You will discover the rich cultural heritage of the Tooro kingdom, visit the historic Karuziika Palace, and immerse yourself in the local markets and cuisine. Later after experience you will be transferred your hotel for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Semuliki for hot springs experience.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy the hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and then meet your safari guide and then transfer to Semuliki national park. You will pass through the scenic Bundibugyo Road, with the majestic Rwenzori Mountains’ foothills, that offers you wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You will continue through the Albertine Rift Valley, with the Lake Albert’s sparkling waters visible in the distance. As you approach Semuliki national park the landscape transforms into a dense, tropical rainforest, with various bird species, and other wildlife. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge and be served with lunch. After lunch you will be transferred in the park and explore the hot springs. The Semuliki hot springs experience is a mesmerizing encounter with the nature’s splendor that is located in the heart of Semuliki National Park. This is where you will witness the breathtaking spectacle of the boiling water gushing from the earth’s crust, creating a misty veil that rises into the air. You will feel warmth emanating from the sprigs as you walk along the wooden boardwalks, surrounded by the lush tropical vegetation and the sounds of the exotic birds, the experience offers you a unique and unforgettable memories. After the experience you will transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On the 3rd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy the hearty breakfast, after breakfast you will check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way you will have the beautiful sightings of the unique landscape, then you will have the enroute visit of the crater lakes. And then later once you arrive you will check in your lodge and be served with lunch, after lunch will visit and explore the Katwe salt mines that is such stunning then exploring the crater lakes and after you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Lion tracking experience and then afternoon boat cruise.
On the 4th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and then enjoy your hearty breakfast, after breakfast you will meet your safari guide and then go to the park for the lion tracking experience to where you will have you will have the exhilarating adventure that gets you up close and personal with the majestic kings of the jungles, while accompanied by the expert guides and then researchers, this is where you will venture into the park’s grasslands and then locate lions, while using specialized equipment and techniques to monitor their movements and behavior. As you track the lions, you will gain the invaluable insights into their social dynamics, hunting habits, and then habitat preferences, and enjoy thrilling moments of observation, as you watch these regal creatures roam freely in their natural habitat, thus creating lifelong memories of this perfect and immersive safari experience. After the experience you will transferred back to your lodge for lunch, along the way heading to the lodge you will sight various park’s incredible animal species like buffaloes, lions, elephants, waterbucks, kudus, warthogs and among others plus the various bird species.
After lunch you will meet your safari guide and then go for the afternoon boat cruise this takes a period of about 2 to 3 hours on Kazinga channel is a natural channel that connects Lake George to Lake Edward that is well known for the highest concentration of the hippos in Africa, not only the hippos the experience is very enough to offer you the stunning views of the various bird species like African fish eagles, hornbills, cormorants, pied kingfishers, other animal species in the beautiful scenery like elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles. After the experience you will transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure.
On the final day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from your lodge from your lodge and meet your safari guide and then transfer to the park to catch the sighting of the early risers this is where you will spot the diverse number of wildlife life lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, kudus, and among others without forgetting the bird species, in their natural habitat through the enroute game drive.
After the experience you will proceed on your journey back to Kampala with the enroute lunch in Mbarara city, after lunch you will proceed with your journey until you will Kampala with the perfect views along the way. And once you arrive in Kampala you will be dropped at your convenient place that is either at Entebbe International Airport or at your hotel in Kampala that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 5 Days Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth Safari
5 Days Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth Safari includes.
Lion tracking fees
Park entrance fees
Boat cruise fees
All mentioned activities
Services of an English speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
Pick up and drop off
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water
5 Days Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth Safari excludes.
Air flight tickets.
Visas.
Optional activities not included on the itinerary.
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.
