The 3-day safari will take you to Uganda’s most visited national park according to the number of travelers visiting each year, Queen Elizabeth National Park. It was named after the queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, after her visit to the park in 1952. The park covers an area of 1,978 sq. km and is found in the western part of the country, approximately 376km from Kampala. The park is home to about 100 mammal species and around 606 bird species. You will be able to see large numbers of antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and buffaloes among others during the game drives through the park.
It is famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, crater lakes, forested gorges that are home to chimpanzees, Savannah plains, swamps, rivers, and the beautiful Kazinga channel – home to an abundance of wildlife. The park has the highest number of bird species in Uganda and any protected area in East Africa. There is Chimpanzee tracking in the ‘underground’ forest in Kyambura gorge and the nearby Kalinzu forest.
Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx. 6-7hrs drive)
Day 2: Game drive and Boat ride along the Kazinga channel
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth N. Park to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx. 6-7hrs drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver guide will pick you for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enroute brief stopover at the Equator in Kayabwe. The Equator line separates the earth’s northern and southern hemispheres. It’s one of the few places where one can stand in one place but be in both hemispheres at the same time. You will continue with your journey and have the next stopover for Lunch at the Igongo cultural center. Arrive in the afternoon at your Lodge. Check in and evening relaxation as you prepare for next day’s activities.
Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge. Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Baboon Safari Resort/Elephant Hub Lodge/Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (BUDGET)
Park View Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/(MIDRANGE)
Elephant Plains/ Mweya Lodge/Katara Lodge/Kyambura Gorge (UPMARKET)
Day 2: Game drive and Boat ride along the Kazinga channel
After an early morning breakfast, depart for your morning game drive in Kasenyi areas. Look out for wildlife animals such as Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, Antelopes, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Bushbucks and so on. Lunch and in the afternoon set out for the launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel is a home to one of Africa’s largest hippo populations and bird species. this 3hrs boat cruise will enrich you with views of the water loving animals such as Hippos, Elephants, Buffalos, Crocodiles and other antelopes as we as bird species. Return to your Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Baboon Safari Resort/Elephant Hub Lodge/Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (BUDGET)
Park View Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/(MIDRANGE)
Elephant Plains/ Mweya Lodge/Katara Lodge/Kyambura Gorge (UPMARKET)
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth N. Park to Kampala/Entebbe
After enjoying 2 successful days in Queen Elizabeth, it’s time to check out of your Lodge after breakfast and depart for Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en route. Drop off at your Hotel in Kampala or at the Airport for your onward flight back home. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Tour inclusions
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
Tour exclusions
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
