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1. Explosion Crater Drive
A stunning three-hour diversion along rocky tracks in northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Explosion Crater Drive runs between the Queen's Pavillion (turn off the Kikorongo-Katunguru highway at the Equator Markers) and the Kabatoro Gate (AKA the Main Gate) on the Katwe public road. You don't need a guide but a competent 4x4 driver and vehicle are a must. The drive is known for its scenic vistas rather than wildlife-viewing (though elephants are relatively common, lions are not unheard of, flamingos can be spotted seasonally and the crater environment is great for spotting birds of prey), the drive traverses the Katwe crater field. This area of the park is littered with steep-sided volcanic craters, each containing its own microhabitat, from ancient rainforest to a sulfurous lake. It's enough to make geologists of us all.
Explosion Crater Dr., Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region, Uganda256-782 387--805Sight Details
Rate Includes: Included in park entry fee, No need to book or take a ranger guide. -
2. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Delivering a different experience to tracking chimps in the wild, this sanctuary occupies its own island in Lake Victoria. Here visitors can observe the rescued and orphaned chimps during any of the three outdoor feedings; for an extra fee, get an up-close view during the 6 pm indoor feeding. Lying 23 km (14 miles) southeast of Entebbe, the sanctuary was established in 1998 and is run by the Chimpanzee Trust whose mission is to conserve the chimpanzees' natural habitat as well as provide care to rescued animals that can’t survive in the wild. A portion of the sanctuary is fenced off for day-trippers to observe feeding sessions from a raised viewing platform—an excellent photographic opportunity in itself. The real appeal, however, lies in getting to spend a night or even volunteer: overnight visitors (the island has an eco-lodge overseeing the lake with a fresh breeze) can opt for the volunteering experience. Be prepared for extensive medical requirements, but the chance to care for our closest relatives will melt your heart.
Plot 1, Entebbe, Central Region, Uganda0414-320–662Sight Details
Rate Includes: A half-day visit US$88 per person; Volunteer Experience US$550 per person -
3. The Sunbird Hill Experience, Kibale Forest edge
Open exclusively to pre-booked visitors, the immersive Sunbird Hill Experience offers bird and butterfly treks on forest-edge trails in search of more than 250 bird species, insects, reptiles, and hundreds of butterflies and moths. Encounter the reality of human-wildlife conflict as you inspect the elephant trench and beehive fence deterrent with Silver, a reformed poacher and retired wildlife ranger; tour Butterfly Village with expert site guides for a glimpse of the vibrant Red Glider and the curiously named Flying Handkerchief (butterflies). The $30 donation to NGO In the Shadow of Chimpanzees supports grassroots conservation projects and includes refreshments and half-day access to the Birders’ Lounge and natural history library.
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