RED CHILLI QUEEN ELIZABETH NP SAFARI
4 DAYS OF WILDLIFE, CRATERS & COMMUNITY
DAY 1
7:15
7:45
12:45
16:00
16:45
Please be at the bar at Red Chilli by 7am at the latest
Depart Red Chilli in Kampala
Take brief lunch break at a restaurant in Fort Portal before proceeding to QENP.
Take advantage of a photo opportunity at the Equator Markers.
Settle into Dorm type accommodation at Simba Safari Camp.
8:30
Depart for a Community Walk & School visit in the foothills of the Rwenzori
Mountains.
Embark on a short game drive as you make your way to the boat jetty at Mweya
peninsula, where you will go on a two hour wildlife launch cruise along the
Kazinga Channel.
Go on a scenic drive through Katwe explosion crater field & witness some of the
most stunning, panoramic views Uganda has to offer
Arrive back at Simba Safari Camp for a well earned rest
DAY 2
12:00
15:30
17:30
DAY 3
6:30
13:30
17:00
Depart for your early morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains
After lunch leave the camp for a guided walk in Maramagambo Forest at Lake
Kyansanduka
Arrive back at Simba Safari Camp for your final night
DAY 4
08:30
Visit the Kikorongo Community Group Craft Workshop to learn how to make
Ugandan Crafts such as traditional basket weaving.
10:30
Leave Queen Elizabeth National Park & head for Fort Portal.
12:30
Have a quick lunch stop in Fort Portal
17:00-19:00 Arrive back in Kampala, subject to traffic & weather conditions.
WHAT WE SUGGEST YOU BRING:
Torch; Malaria Prophylaxis; Insect repellent; Towel; Sturdy walking shoes; Plenty of drinking
water/snacks; Any other personal affects, Long Trousers for walking; Light Coloured Clothing
(NB There are tsetse flies in the park, which are attracted to blue or dark-colours!)
Only $400 pp – The best value safari in East Africa
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Cost includes park entry fees, ranger fees (when available), boat cruise, guided walk fees, transport/
fuel, shared accommodation in furnished dormitory with bedding. Towels are not provided but can be
rented for a small fee.
Trip cost excludes all food/drinks/other personal items. Staff tips are never expected but always appreciated.
Upgrades to banda accommodation can be made for an extra charge - please enquire for availability.
A 50% cash deposit or payment in full is required to secure your reservation. This can be made
at Red Chilli Kampala or by bank transfer with prior arrangement. We accept Visa credit cards & cash
only, in USD (notes printed after 2004) or Ush. The balance is due on/before the morning of departure. Please note that should you choose to pay in Shillings the exchange rate can vary and the balance due will be charged at that day’s rate. We recommend paying in Dollars to avoid any confusion.
All Visa Transactions are subject to a 4.2% bank charge. All bank transfers can be subject to a bank
transfer fee which is paid for by the sender.
We endeavor to book out all trips to a max of 8 or 9 pax. In the event that a trip has less than 7 people booked, we reserve the right to cancel, or reschedule the trip. In the event of cancellation, deposits will be refunded in full.
Pick-ups en route may be considered if FULL PAYMENT is made in advance – please enquire before booking.
The price includes a free night’s camping/dorm bed at Red Chilli Kampala the night before departure
(subject to availability and not transferable/redeemable for any cash). Please reserve in advance if
required.
Discounts are available for East African residents and Ugandan nationals, subject to a valid UWA
recognized ID. Please inform us when booking if you are seeking to claim a discount.
Baggage is limited to 1 medium backpack per person. Excess baggage can be stored at Kampala
free of charge.
If you are arriving at Red Chilli Kampala on the morning of departure please report to the bar by
7:15am. We cannot wait for latecomers and will not refund deposits should this occur.
Children below the age of 10 are only permitted on exclusive trips.
Take all sensible precautions against malaria.
Do not approach any wild animals you may see around the camp, & do not startle them with flash
photography.
Drink plenty of water at all times & protect yourself from the sun – Murchison is hotter than Kampala.
Take care of your valuables at all times. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss.
We DO supply packed lunches but only when ordered before 8:00pm the night before the trip.
For the comfort of all on the trip, when you enter the park please close your windows when the bus
slows down as there are Tsetse Flies in the park which will try to get in the windows.
Please leave yourself plenty of time between the scheduled return of the trip and any ongoing travel
connections. We cannot accept responsibility for any missed connections due to late return.