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Zanzibar is an island (archipelago) in the Indian Ocean, 30 km off the coast of Tanzania. Zanzibar is known for its beautiful white beaches and the ideal destination for a beach holiday after a safari. The capital of Zanzibar is Stone Town , a World Heritage Site.

We have selected 3 hotels in Zanzibar which give high value for money. Each in one budget category:  Standard, Medium and High Budget . These hotels are good, well located and have a good price. Please see the sample plans of these hotels below. These plans can be adjusted to any number of days. 

It is also possible to select a hotel yourself , we are able to book all hotels in Zanzibar. Tell us where you want to stay and we will arrange it for you!

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Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25 to 50 km off the coast of Tanzania, consisting of numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, sometimes informally referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba.

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Zanzibar is a perfect place to relax after your safari in Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania. Apart from relaxing there are also many things to see and to do.

Highlights Zanzibar:

• White beaches, ideal for relaxing
• Great Marine life, ideal for snorkeling and diving
• Marine highlights include whale sharks and dolphins
• Jozani Forest, with the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus, endemic Zanzibar Blue Monkey and the elusive Zanzibar Leopard
• Stone Town, the historical capital of Zanzibar
• Exotic spices and historic sites

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Normally you need the following vaccinations ( but please always consult a doctor ):

• Yellow Fever (you must have this can even be checked on arrival, especially when flying within East Africa)

For Malaria you need to take tablets,  Malarone or Lariam. Malarone is mostly used (please always consult a doctor).

Hygiene is not at the same standard as in your home country, so we advise you to bring a disinfectant cream with you. Always drink bottled water instead of tap water.

On arrival on the airport our guide will be there waiting for you. During safari we use custom made safari vehicles, custom made for an optimal view of the wildlife. Safari vehicles (and small aircrafts) provide limited space for luggage. It is therefore recommended to travel with light bags since bulky suitcases will overload and might be difficult to be taken on board.

Visa - for those who require one - can be purchased in advance through the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country. Visa can also be obtained upon arrival at Kilimanjaro / Dar es Salaam International Airport or at any overland border. The price for a single entry visa is USD 50 per person.

It is your own responsibility to arrange your visa(s) correctly and in time, but if anything is unclear of course we will be glad to assist you.

Note: This information is subject to change! Always consult the Tanzanian embassy in your country if you are not sure.

In most of the cities it is possible to withdraw money from an ATM. Travelers Cheques are not widely accepted and it is very difficult or impossible to pay by credit card outside the cities. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preference. We advise to bring some Dollars for daily expenses and tips.

Dollar bills should not be older than 10 years.

The unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. Please check the latest exchange rates before you go to your destination. This will be a guideline. Please note you will get a better exchange rate in the bigger cities.

AMREF Flying Doctors offers 2 covers (Annual and Short Term). You can choose between the Maisha Silver (Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar), Maisha Gold (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) or Maisha Platinum (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia).

Please check out the AMREF Flying Doctors website for more information and to become a member.

Tanzania is a tropical country, with high temperatures along the coast and at lower altitudes (especially in the Southern Part). The Northern part is at higher altitudes (except for Lake Natron and Tarangire).

Areas around the Ngorongoro Crater, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru and Arusha are generally cooler.

Daytime temperatures are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of light clothing. Evenings are cooler, especially at higher altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too.

Those who intend to do mountain hiking will be exposed to alpine temperatures and should pack accordingly.

Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and a waterproof jacket. During safaris we advise to avoid black and dark blue clothes (because they can attract tsetse flies). For hiking and walking safaris Solid walking shoes and sturdy clothing are ideal for forest walks.

If you are planning on doing a community walk or visit the local people, we advise you to wear appropriate clothing. For example women putting on long skirts and a top that covers the shoulders.

To make the most of your visit to the game reserves and national parks, we advise you to carry binoculars and field guides.

Photographers will need a zoom lens for wildlife (70-300 or more). Please make sure to carry enough memory cards with you. Toiletries and other essentials can be bought in the cities.

A torch (flashlight) can proof to be very useful

We advise you to take an international adapter with you for your electric equipment. The system used in Tanzania is the British system. In most lodges it is possible to charge your batteries.

Please mind that washrooms along the road are sometimes not to European standards, for example squatting toilets, no flushing toilets or no toilet paper available. Like the locals say: T.I.A. This Is Africa.

The Lonely Planet and Bradt Travel Guide are the most detailed guidebooks for Tanzania. For wildlife, the best guidebook is ‘Watching Wildlife East Africa’ from the Lonely Planet and The Bradt ‘East African Wildlife’. For birding, the best guidebook is ‘birds of East Africa’. It is advisable to get the most updated copy.

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Discover the Hidden Gems of Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise Safari

Nestled in the heart of Africa lies the breathtaking Kazinga Channel, a gentle river that runs 36 kilometers and connects lakes Edward and George. This stunning waterway bisects Queen Elizabeth National Park and is home to the highest concentration of hippos in the world. But the Kazinga Channel is much more than just a hippo haven; it’s a prime tourist attraction and the highlight of any wildlife safari in Uganda.

During a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, you will be immersed in a breathtaking wildlife experience, with an array of big and small creatures ranging from feathered to ferocious. The channel teems with African birds, visiting elephants, buffalo, lions, and the notorious Nile crocodiles. But the real stars of the show are the hippos, with about 2,000 of these adorable yet dangerous creatures living in more than 600 bloats on the channel. The best way to marvel at these water giants is by taking one of the scheduled launch safaris or boat cruises that bring you up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.

Apart from observing hippos, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise safari offers a great opportunity to witness over 100 diverse waterbird species that gather at the channel’s banks, making it a perfect bird-watching haven for bird lovers. You may encounter African skimmers, African shoebills, Malachite kingfishers, Pink-backed pelicans, Long-tailed cormorants, Yellow-billed storks, Fish eagles, African spoonbills, Pied kingfishers, Black crakes, Papyrus gonoleks, Martial eagles, and Black bee-eaters on your boat trip.

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The Kazinga Channel splits Queen Elizabeth National Park into two unequal chunks of game-viewing attractions. The larger south of the channel features the Ishasha sector, a wildlife-rich park sector known for its tree-climbing lions, and Kyambura Gorge, a valley of apes perfect for chimpanzee trekking and nature walks. On the other hand, the north of the channel is much smaller, featuring some of the country’s best wildlife-viewing game tracks, Kasenyi, Katunguru, Katwe, Mweya, Kikorongo, and the Kichwamba Escarpment.

Bridging both sides of the channel is a 50 km stretch of surfaced Kasese-Ishaka Road crossing the Kazinga Channel at Katunguru Bridge. Almost all safari camps and lodges serving the park’s northern sector lie alongside the Mbarara-Kasese, with other camps leading off the highway for up to 20 km (12.4 mi) inside. Tourists staying inside can drive to Kazinga Channel from any camp within one hour and join the daily scheduled launch trips.

The Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

The boat trips on Kazinga Channel launch from the jetty below Mweya Safari Lodge, northeast of Lake Edward, and cruise 35 kilometers to Lake Gorge. As you cruise along the channel, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of wildlife in the comfort of the boat.

You may spot hippo bloats, gentle giant elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, waterbuck, and even predators like leopards and lions lounging in the afternoon heat. Keep an eye out for giant monitor lizards and ferocious crocodiles lurking in the riverine shrub. Waterbirds like the yellow-billed stork, pink-backed pelicans, plovers, white-bellied cormorants, and pink-backed pelicans frequent the channel’s sandbanks.

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Mweya Safari Lodge operate the 2-hour scheduled daily launch trips on Kazinga Channel.

UWA launch trip costs $30 per person and leaves at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm.

Mweya Safari Lodge’s launch trip is cheaper than UWA, more comfortable, and well-serviced. Mweya’s boat leaves at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:15 pm, with special request trips available at 7:00 am and 9:00 am.

Best Time For Kazinga Boat Cruise

The best time for a boat cruise safari on the Kazinga channel is during the Dry Seasons of June to August and December to February. During these dry, hot days, the animals are pushed toward the channel waters, making it easier to spot elephants and predators. The afternoon between 1:00 and 5:00 pm is the best time to watch wildlife along the Kazinga Channel.

If you’re planning a family safari holiday in Uganda, make sure to add a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to your itinerary. Your kids will love getting up close and personal with the wild animals, and you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

Directions: The Best Ways to Reach the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Planning a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel boat cruise safari? There are multiple ways to get to this stunning destination.

One of the most familiar routes is by road. You can drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the 309 km (192 mi) smoothly surfaced road, which takes 6 to 8 hours and passes through Masaka, Marara, and Bushenyi cities. Alternatively, you can take route A109 on the 400 km (248 mi) Fort Portal-Kasese road, which takes about 6-8 hours. This route fits well with chimpanzee trekking adventures in Kibale National Park.

If you prefer to fly, you can take a regional scheduled flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip or Mweya Airstrip, which takes about 1.5 hours. If you fly to Kasese, you’ll have to drive 40 km (30 mins) to Kazinga Channel, while Mweya Airstrip is just a few minutes away.

The best route to Kazinga Channel depends on your Uganda safari itinerary and choice of safari camp. For example, if you’re coming from seeing mountain gorillas in the southwestern highlands, you can drive through the Ishasha Sector of the park and join Mbarara-Kasese Road at Katunguru. Alternatively, you can pass via the smooth Kabale-Ntugamo-Ishaka road and join the Mbarara-Kasese road at Ishaka town.

No matter how you choose to get there, visiting the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park is an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.

The Best Accommodations Near Kazinga Channel

If you’re looking to visit Kazinga Channel, staying at one of the camps or lodges near Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great option. There are many impressive lodges located along the Mabara-Kasese highway on both the north and south sides of the park. Here are our top picks for accommodations near Kazinga Channel.

Kasenyi Safari Camp

Kasenyi Safari Camp is situated in a picturesque location on Lake Bunyampaka in the northern part of the park, which offers stunning views of the salt lake and its pink flamingo-colored shores. The camp’s location also provides breathtaking vistas of the vast northern plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Kyambura Gorge Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Queen Elizabeth National Park, boasting breathtaking views of the expansive savannah plains. The lodge is nestled against the backdrop of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains and the Kyambura Gorge ravine. This idyllic location makes it the perfect spot for tracking the elusive chimpanzee troops in the forest reserve and embarking on an unforgettable Kazinga Channel boat cruise safari.

Elephant Plains

Nestled in the northwestern region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Elephant Plains Lodge provides luxury accommodations for family safaris. The lodge offers easy access to the Kazinga Channel, Kasenyi tracks, and Mweya Peninsula, making it an ideal location for those seeking to experience the best of what the park has to offer. From the lodge’s vantage point, guests can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the sprawling savannah plains that stretch all the way to Lake George, adding to the overall beauty and charm of this exceptional lodge.

Kataara Lodge

Katara Lodge is an intimate and charming safari lodge overlooking the vast savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s northeastern sector in western Uganda. With eight cozy cottages, the lodge offers breathtaking panoramic views and a peaceful retreat to experience the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Bush Lodge is a safari camp conveniently in the heart of the park for wildlife viewing, Kazinga Channel launch trips, and Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge.

Marafiki Safari Lodge

Overlooking Lake George on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s northern border, Marafiki Safari Lodge offers private luxury safari tents. The rooms sit on raised wooden floors covered with tapeline canvas walls which guests can roll to view the expansive savannah plains across the park with the imposing Rwenzori Mountains framing the breathtaking views.

Enjojo Lodge

Enjojo Lodge sits on the park’s southern border in the Ishasha sector. It is nestled amidst acacia forest, lush vegetation, palm trees, scattered grassland, and a small lake.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

If you’re looking for some absolute classic safari solitude in Queen Elizabeth National Park, head south to the Ishasha sector for a few nights in the aptly named Ishasha Wilderness. Ishasha Wilderness Camp is bonafide eco-camping in a pristine spot, where hippos snort languidly in the river and elephants wallow in the shallows. 

How To Plan a Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

When planning a Uganda safari, a visit to Kazinga Channel should definitely be on your itinerary. This breathtaking location is nestled within the Queen Elizabeth National Park. It offers tourists the opportunity to view wildlife and even go gorilla trekking on the same trip. Many safari trips also include a stop at Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking before heading to Murchison Falls National Park for another game drive adventure.

For those seeking hiking adventures, spending a night or two in the park and then heading to Rwenzori Mountains National Park for a mountain hiking challenge is a must.

At our company, we specialize in tailor-made wildlife safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our safaris in Uganda typically include a boat cruise safari on Kazinga Channel and a game drive on the Kasenyi plains.

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Kazinga channel boat cruise

Kazinga channel boat cruise tour is an activity organized during Uganda safaris to Queen Elizabeth national park in the south western part of Uganda. The Kazinga channel is formed where Lake Edward and Lake George meet. This natural channel stretches to about 32 kilometers and is a major tourist attraction in the south western part of Uganda.

Lake Edward is on the western side of the Kazinga channel while Lake George is on the eastern part of the channel and drains into Lake Edward.

Schools of hippos, buffalos, elephants, Nile crocodiles among other wildlife species can be seen during the Kazinga channel boat cruise. These wildlife species can be spotted along the way to the Kazinga channel as well as along the water shores during the boat cruise.

During the boat cruise on Kazinga channel, tourists on the boat get close to the wildlife and also enjoy the beautiful views of Queen Elizabeth national park and also the fishing villages. the wildlife tend to gather close to the water to drink and hippos swim close to the boats.

A variety of bird species can also be seen during the Kazinga channel boat cruise. Some of these bird species include open billed storks, fish eagles, cormorants, raptors, African mourning dove, slender tailed nightjar, grey headed kingfisher, little bee eater, swallows, yellow backed weaver, black headed gonolek among others.

Price of Kazinga channel boat cruise

The Kazinga channel boat cruise price depends on the boat which is used for the boat cruise. This is because there are private boats as well as public boats operated on the Kazinga channel.

The boat operated by Uganda Wildlife Authority on the Kazinga channel costs 30 USD for foreign nonresidents, 25 USD for foreign residents and 30,000 Uganda shillings for East Africans. This boat carries over 40 people on board and it also has an upper deck where tourists can enjoy the view even better as they enjoy the Kazinga channel boat cruise.

The locals living around Katunguru also operate boats which can be used during the Kazinga channel boat cruise. While the UWA boat is operated at specific times of the day, the local boats can be booked for a Kazinga boat cruise during the day without following a scheduled time.

Other companies which offer the Kazinga channel boat cruise include local tour operators as well as lodges around Queen Elizabeth national park such as Mweya safari lodge. The Mweya boat costs about 30 to 50 USD and their boat carries about 10 passengers and another one carries about 12 passengers and they also organize private boat cruises on the Kazinga channel.

When boat cruise is done on Kazinga channel?

The Kazinga channel boat cruise is carried out in the morning as well as in the afternoon during tours.

The Kazinga channel boat cruise takes about 2 to 3 hours and is a relaxing experience after touring neighboring attractions and engaging in activities in the surrounding areas of the channel.

The best time of the year to engage in the Kazinga channel boat cruise is during the dry season around June to October and also from December to February when the weather is favorable and the skies are clear making the boat ride enjoyable.

Other activities to do around the Kazinga channel include safaris around Queen Elizabeth national park which involve game drives, lion tracking, bird watching, cultural tours, chimpanzee trekking, visiting the Katwe explosion craters and so much more.

• Game drives around Queen Elizabeth national park can be done in the morning as well as in the afternoon. Some of the wildlife species which can be seen around the national park include elephants, buffalos, warthogs, hippos, tree climbing lions, leopards, topi, waterbucks among others. Tree climbing lions are a unique attraction at the destination and can be spotted during safaris as they rest in the tree branches.
• Lion tracking is another exciting activity to do around Queen Elizabeth national park during safaris. This activity is carried out in the Kasenyi plains and is done in the morning as well as in the afternoon. Trackers are used to locate the lions as they move around the plains and it offers an experience similar to a regular game drive but with a focus on the lions and their behavior.
• Bird watching is also carried out around Queen Elizabeth national park which is home to over 500 bird species such as the grey crowned crane, hornbills, the handsome francolin, swamp flycatcher, pelicans, Egyptian goose, African fin foot, fish eagles, cormorants, storks and many others.
• Cultural tours are also carried out around Queen Elizabeth national park and they involve interactions with the locals and getting to know more about their culture, way of life, watching traditional dances, visiting homesteads, tasting and preparing local foods among other experiences.
• Chimpanzee trekking is also carried out in Kalinzu forest as well as Kyambura gorge during safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park . This activity costs 50 USD and involves moving into the natural habitat of the chimpanzees. Other primates such as olive baboons, colobus monkeys and also different bird species can be seen during the chimpanzee trekking activity.

How to get to Kazinga channel

The Kazinga channel is found in Katunguru and can be accessed by driving off the Kasese road and driving about 20 km to get to the Mweya peninsular.

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10 Unmissable Things to Do in Kazinga Channel, Kamwenge, Uganda

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2. birdwatching, 4. visit the local villages, 5. visit the queen elizabeth national park, 6. hike the rwenzori mountains, 7. visit the hot springs, 8. visit the maramagambo forest, 9. take a cultural tour, 10. explore the local markets.

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All Kazinga Tours are designed and operated by our team to ensure the highest level of quality; however, travellers have a chance to create their plans. Our team helps to advise and modify plans accordingly. Click here to design your own tour . Kazinga Tours are all-inclusive tours. Travel worry-free. Our group tours are organised for two up to six persons per safari vehicle and have guaranteed departure dates. Click here to see our group tours .

At Kazinga Tours, we provide a happy, blissful, exciting tour experience keeping in mind that your time is precious, especially when travelling to new African destinations with family and loved ones.

We understand choosing the right company for foreign travel can be a big decision, and having a chance to host you is our highest honour. The value of time, the value of trust, the value of exceptional experiences, and the value of togetherness are something we treasure. With this in mind, we love to offer extraordinary group tours by designing packages with unique experiences, top-notch service, hidden local delights, and memories of a lifetime. We are grateful for all the time our guests spend when they are travelling with us.

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Living in the age where so much great information is available online makes us lucky, however, having the best travel experience depends on having access to new information you can only get by being in a local destination (“un Googleable”). When we design our tours, we are continually looking for a once in lifetime experiences, such as gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, hiking, mountain biking, hot air balloon safaris, game viewing, horseback riding, white water rafting, which you can only find offline . See Kazinga Tours Specials here.

Travel is about exchanging cultures and ideas, and we are always seeking the best ways to share local customs with our guests for example, through food sharing and tasting. No matter if you are starting your bucket list or you have already ticked most items off your bucket list, time is precious to everyone. That is the reason we include only the most critical places on any of our tours.

If you have any questions and inquiries at any time during your trip, full-time support is offered, so there will always be a person to answer your queries. If you want to talk to someone in person, we have offices in Uganda, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (UK).

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The leaderboard took the vibe of a festival Saturday at Memorial Park Golf Course, with increasingly firm conditions presenting a stout challenge for the jumbled field. A dozen players will enter Sunday’s final round within two strokes of the lead, with five players tied for the lead at 9-under, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and four yet to win on TOUR – David Skinns, Stephan Jaeger, Alejandro Tosti and Thomas Detry. Far from a Texas two-step, it’s a Lone Star quintet.

A trio of players at 8-under, one shot back, includes two players under age 23 (Akshay Bhatia and Nick Dunlap) and last year’s Valspar Championship winner Taylor Moore.

Tony Finau, who led by two after 36 holes, battled to a third-round 72 and will begin Sunday at 7-under, two off the lead, alongside Max Greyserman, Aaron Rai and Chad Ramey.

Sunday’s forecast calls for steady winds of 14-18 mph, with gusts that could approach 30 mph. Scheffler is understandably the heavy favorite odds-wise (+140), with Jaeger next at +650.

But if Saturday told us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Case in point: The par-3 15th hole ranked as the third round’s most difficult, playing just 121 yards but averaging 3.398. The hole yielded three birdies and 25 over-par scores.

Theatrics could abound Sunday as well. Here are five things to know for the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open

1. Scheffler’s three-peat potential

Scottie Scheffler’s chase for a third TOUR title in as many starts has been this week’s central storyline at Memorial Park Golf Course. He has done nothing through 54 holes to suggest otherwise.

Scheffler, 27, rallied from a missed 2-foot bogey putt on his final hole Friday – resulting in an even-par 70 that snapped a TOUR modern-era record streak of 28 consecutive rounds under par – to post 4-under 66 on a difficult Saturday, matching the day’s fourth lowest score. He did so despite a double bogey at the par-3 15th, where his tee shot rolled into the water and he couldn’t get up and down. He rallied with birdies on Nos. 16 and 17 after iron shots of which he was quite proud, relishing the support of his home-state fans.

Scottie Scheffler’s Round 3 highlights from the Texas Children's

“It’s a treat to be able to play out here for a living, it really is,” Scheffler said afterward. “I can't emphasize that enough, and to have the support of the fans out here, especially my home state, is really fun.

“I don't look up very much when I'm playing, I like to do my best to stay kind of in my own little world out there. Sometimes they can be a bit emotional when they're cheering for you really loud … I do my best to stay kind of in the moment and stay present, so I try not to look up too much, but I really do appreciate what they do out there. I really do hear the screams and it's fun to be playing in front of a nice crowd.”

2. Can someone earn a first Masters berth?

This week’s winner will earn an invitation to the Masters Tournament in two weeks, and several players in the mix could earn their first tee time at Augusta National Golf Club.

Four of the five co-leaders (Skinns, Jaeger, Tosti and Detry) have yet to compete in the Masters and are not yet qualified for 2024. None of the four are positioned to qualify via the world top 50 (as of April 1) without a win at Memorial Park, so it’s title-or-bust when it comes to a Masters invite.

Two of the three players a shot back – Dunlap and Moore – have already qualified for this year’s Masters, but Bhatia is chasing his first Masters berth at age 22, also needing a win.

Akshay Bhatia rams home 34-footer for birdie at Houston Open

Of the four players two back into Sunday, just one (Finau) is qualified for this year’s Masters. Three of the four (Max Greyserman, Aaron Rai and Chad Ramey) are seeking their first Masters invite, needing a win as well.

3. Dunlap chases more history

Dunlap, who won The American Express in January as an amateur and turned pro later that week, carded a third-round 63 at Memorial Park to vault 22 spots on the leaderboard. He shares sixth place into Sunday at 8-under, one back of the leading quintet.

Since Tiger Woods in 1996, only one player (Tom Kim) has won twice on TOUR before age 21. Dunlap is still nine months from his 21st birthday, but he’s playing like a seasoned pro. (It doesn’t hurt that his practice-round partners include the likes of Scheffler, with whom he shared a Tuesday game earlier this week.)

“It's still new and I still get lost and don't know where to register and don't know where dining is,” Dunlap said of his adjustment to TOUR life. Inside the ropes though, he has acclimated just fine.

Nick Dunlap’s Round 3 highlights from the Texas Children's

4. How will Tosti fare after injury?

PGA TOUR rookie Alejandro Tosti , part of a five-way tie for the 54-hole lead, grinded out a third-round, 2-under 68 despite a troublesome neck/shoulder injury that he suffered overnight, saying afterward that the stress of being in contention perhaps contributed to the aggravation.

Tosti limited his warmup Saturday, hitting an estimated 50% of his normal pre-round shots, but he overcame a double bogey at the par-3 second hole to make five birdies against one bogey the rest of the way. Two weeks after Scheffler won THE PLAYERS amidst a neck injury, it’s another reminder to beware the injured golfer.

“I was not able to hit a fade because if I pull my hand or my shoulder up, it was hurting so I couldn't do it,” Tosti said afterward. “I was kind of coming inside, keeping my shoulder under my head and hitting draws all day.

“I found a way to fight the round and be able to finish under par after that bad start on the second hole. But I'm happy to have this opportunity for tomorrow.”

Alejandro Tosti’s interview after Round 3 of the Texas Children's

5. Will the 17th hole play drivable?

Memorial Park’s par-4 17th hole was renovated prior to this year’s event, with the green complex pushed 30 yards back from the water’s edge to allow for a greater risk-reward proposition from the forward tee.

To this point in the tournament, the back tee has been used – the hole has played to 417, 391 and 398 yards respectively across the first three rounds (it measures 405 yards on the scorecard, compared to 382 yards previously). Players are now forced to either hit a longer club off the tee (bringing the water right of the fairway more into play) to have a wedge into the green, or to lay back off the tee and face a longer iron into the green.

No. 17 has played as the fifth most difficult hole this week (4.173), after ranking as the 13th most difficult for last season’s Texas Children’s Houston Open (played in fall 2022).

Tom Doak, who renovated Memorial Park in 2019, also renovated No. 17 before this year’s event, with the intent of forcing contenders to make a tough decision come Sunday. Playing from a forward tee, the hole could measure around 310 yards. This could be the case Sunday – keep an eye out.

Kevin Prise is an associate editor for the PGA TOUR. He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter .