3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari 3 days
- Solo friendly
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Discover the remarkable diversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park on this captivating 3-day safari in western Uganda. Spanning vast savannah plains, crater lakes, dense forests, and the shimmering Kazinga Channel, the park is one of Africa's most scenically varied wildlife destinations. Game drives through the Kasenyi and Ishasha plains reveal lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions, a rare and iconic wildlife spectacle found almost nowhere else on earth. A boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel brings you face to face with one of the world's largest concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles, alongside hundreds of bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a true gem of Ugandan safari country.
Day 1: Kampala / Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning and drive southwest towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the scenic Ugandan countryside, tea plantations, and the Kikorongo wetlands. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Enjoy an optional evening game drive through the Kasenyi plains as the sun sets over the savannah, with excellent chances of spotting elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and warthogs in the golden afternoon light. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains, the park's prime predator territory and one of the best places in Uganda to spot lions, leopards, hyenas, and large herds of elephants and buffaloes. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise offers an extraordinary wildlife spectacle, one of the world's highest concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles line the banks, alongside elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible diversity of water birds, including African skimmers, kingfishers, and pelicans. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Ishasha Sector Tree-Climbing Lions and Return to Kampala
After an early breakfast, check out and drive south to the remote Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous worldwide for its unique tree-climbing lions. Game drive through the fig tree-dotted savannah in search of these remarkable lions lounging in the branches above, alongside Uganda kob, topi, and giant forest hogs. After the game drive, begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving by early evening at the end of an extraordinary Ugandan wildlife safari.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- 2-night accommodation at a budget lodge or bandas near Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Drinking water throughout the tour
- Return road transport from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Airport transfers
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and driver
- Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fees
- Uganda Wildlife Authority game drive fees
- Morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains
- Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
- Ishasha sector game drive to search for tree-climbing lions
- All government taxes and levies
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- Optional community and cultural village walks
- Optional sport fishing on Lake George
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes beyond our control
Details
Available in
English
(English)
Available for
Adults
Departure & Return
Start city: Kampala , Central Region, Uganda
Pick-up times available: 06:00
Pick up location: Your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe
Ends at: Your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe
Nearest airport: Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
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