Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overnight: Katunguru (Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp)

Morning

• 7:00 AM – Depart from Kampala for Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 7–8 hour drive). Enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills.

Midday

• 12:30 PM – Stop for lunch in Mbarara or at the Igongo Cultural Centre.

Afternoon

• 3:00 PM – Continue the journey through Bushenyi, entering the park via Katunguru Gate.

• 5:00 PM – Arrive at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp, check in, and relax.

• 7:00 PM – Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking, Kazinga Boat Cruise & Community Walk

Morning

6:30 AM – Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge (Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp).
7:30 AM – Depart for Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge. Embark on a 2–3 hour guided trek through the lush gorge to spot chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys.

Mid-Morning

10:30 AM – Drive to Katunguru, check in to your lodge, and relax.

Afternoon

2:00 PM – Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel (with Richmart Kazinga Tours). Enjoy a 2-hour scenic cruise filled with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and vibrant birdlife along the channel.

Evening

• 5:00 PM – Katunguru Community Walk. Interact with local residents, explore craft shops, and gain insight into traditional life near the park.

• 7:00 PM – Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 3: Kasenyi Game Drive, Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Crater Lakes

Overnight: Katunguru (Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp)

Early Morning

• 6:00 AM – Set out for a Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains, the best time to spot lions, Uganda kob (their primary prey), elephants, and hyenas.

Mid-Morning to Afternoon

• 9:30 AM – Depart for Ishasha Sector, known for its unique tree-climbing lions (2–3 hour drive).

• 12:00 PM – Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.

• 1:30 PM – Begin your Game Drive in Ishasha in search of the iconic lions resting in fig trees.

Evening

• 3:30 PM – Drive back via the scenic Crater Lakes Region near Katwe.

• 5:00 PM – Take a Crater Lakes Tour, exploring the dramatic volcanic landscape and breathtaking viewpoints.

• 7:00 PM – Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 4: Katwe Salt Lake & Flamingos at Lake Munyanyange

Morning

• 7:00 AM – Breakfast at the lodge.

• 8:00 AM – Visit Katwe Salt Lake, a traditional salt-mining site, and learn about centuries-old techniques still used today.

• 10:00 AM – Head to Lake Munyanyange, a seasonal home for migratory flamingos and other rare bird species.

Midday

• 12:00 PM – Return to the lodge for lunch.

• 1:00 PM – Begin your journey back to Kampala or your next destination.

✅ Additional Tips

• Best Time to Visit: Dry seasons (June–August & December–February) offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Packing List: Don’t forget your binoculars, camera, sunscreen, wide-brim hat, hiking shoes, insect repellent, and light clothing.

• Bookings: Be sure to pre-book chimpanzee tracking permits and the Kazinga boat cruise (via Richmart Kazinga Tours).