A short drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge, we entered Queen Elizabeth National Park. We made our way down a bumpy dirt road to the check in center for visitors to the Kazinga Channel.
While we took a quick bathroom break, we had a chance to see warthogs wandering around the grounds, stopping to munch as they walked! (I had NO idea the warthogs knelt down with their front legs in order to eat!) We also saw a family of banded mongoose scurrying about!
Queen Elizabeth National Park - meeting some warthogs! (Erin Correia)
After checking in, we hopped back into the car and drove down to the boat docks. This is where the Volcanoes Safaris difference really comes into play. As we approached the dock, we saw the big double-decker tourist boat lined up. Travelers were being packed into it to begin their cruise of the channel - with many travelers stuck in upper deck, central seats, nowhere near the water. Our guide led us away from this boat, and on to our own private little luxury boat where every leather seat was close to the water, the wine was flowing freely, and the snacks were plentiful!
Kazinga Channel Cruise - the wine was ever-flowing and the snacks were delicious! (Erin Correia)
Thanks to our small size, we were able to cruise right along the coast as we made our way down the channel. The bird lovers were in paradise as we spotted and photographed so many beautiful (and often tiny) species of birds.
Kazinga Channel Cruise - enjoying the buffalo and crane (Erin Correia)
The mammal lovers were thrilled by the up-close encounters with buffalo and hippos in the water.
Along the shoreline, we also delighted in seeing crocodiles, elephants, warthogs, water bucks, monitor lizards and vervet monkeys as they enjoyed their beautiful evening by the river.
I was thankful for Volcanoes Safaris and how they operate this visit, which allowed us to have up close and personal experiences with these amazing creatures!
First of all we were told that we could tailor our trip to our interests which is fantastic. We needed several iterations to get our trip itinerary nailed down. Our contact at Adventure Life responded quickly and we settled on a trip in a matter of weeks.
John Hagan
2 days ago
The trip was planned well. They worked through local travel planners in the two countries we visited. The trip planner was fairly knowledgable, but she could have been better. The hotels selected were good. There were a few things I think they could have planned better related tot he transportation between the carious locations we visited, but it was a great trip overall.
MR
2 days ago
Excellent experience within the limits of what they can do. I often find myself as the square peg in a round hole being largely an independent traveler who appreciates qualify assistance when I can get it. Having used Adventure Life in places they can do about everything I know they're quality and look to them when and where I can. Kassandra specifically is knowledgeable, personable and respinsive.
Greg
6 days ago
Answered our questions
Michael Schneck
1 week ago
Adventure Life seems to be an honest company and has been quite helpful in the planning process. Good about answering questions.
