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3 Day Trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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US $523 Per Person
Tour Overview
This 3-day trip takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse landscapes and lots of wild animals. You will enjoy game drives across the savannah, where you can look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and many other animals. A relaxing boat safari on the Kazinga Channel is another highlight. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is home to Africa’s largest concentrations of hippos. Crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless waterbirds are often seen along its shores. Another unforgettable experience is visiting Kyambura Gorge. From the open savannah, you descend into a lush tropical rainforest, where you can trek in search of wild chimpanzees. Queen Elizabeth National Park is also one of Uganda’s best birdwatching destinations, with over 600 bird species, including the beautiful pink flamingo.
Highlights
- Game drives in search of lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
- Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, home to Africa's largest concentration of hippos.
- Outstanding birdwatching with over 600 bird species, including the beautiful pink flamingos.
Itinerary IN dETAIL
Discover your route below. This itinerary is the starting point, tailor your adventure with the specific experiences.
Day 1 | Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari begins at 7:00 am. Your private driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. After a short safari briefing, begin the scenic drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes about 7 hours along the Kampala–Masaka–Mbarara Road.
Your first stop is at the Equator Monument in Kayabwe. Stretch your legs, stand on the Equator, take some memorable photos, and watch the famous water experiment that demonstrates the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Continue through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing rolling hills, banana plantations, traditional villages, and busy towns. Stop in Mbarara for a relaxing lunch before continuing to the park.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and settle in. You can relax and enjoy beautiful views of the Rift Valley escarpment, visit a nearby community, or head out on an evening game drive. This is your first chance to spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, lions, leopards, and other wildlife as the park comes alive towards sunset. Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation Options:
Simple: Bush Lodge – Banda
Middle class: Enganzi Game Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – Deluxe Room
Exclusive: The River Station
Meal Plan: Lunch en route & Dinner at the lodge
Day 2 | Safari activities Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today is dedicated to nature in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the morning, you will go on a jeep safari through the park, and in the afternoon, you will take one of the most spectacular boat safaris the African continent has to offer. Between activities, you will enjoy lunch and a moment of rest at your accommodation. There are also several great optional activities that can be booked. See options below. To schedule this, you will either need to book an extra day at this park or replace one of the planned activities.
Morning Game Drive
After an early breakfast, you drive towards the rising sun during the safari. In the morning, mist still hangs over the savannas, and you hear the typical sounds of the African wilderness. An ideal start to a day in nature! Your game drive will last 3 to 4 hours.
Afternoon Boat Safari On Kazinga Channel
Queen Elizabeth National Park is surrounded by Lake Edward and Lake George. These lakes are connected by the natural Kazinga Channel, which is teeming with wildlife! A boat trip along this channel is therefore one of the absolute highlights of your visit to the park. You will really see so many hippos in a single day! In addition to the hippos, you can spot enormous crocodiles, bathing buffaloes, and a huge variety of birds. When you also see a group of elephants spraying each other with water, you know your day has been a complete success!
Predator Tracking (optional)
This excursion takes place in the morning. You will go on safari with a biologist from the park. This biologist studies the behavior and movements of various lion prides and a number of individual leopards. This allows you to see through the eyes of biologists and learn about the king of the savannah in a unique way! The lion prides (and leopards) are tracked using radio collars, ensuring you will encounter the lions at all times. Leopards are not guaranteed. Because you are accompanying the biologist, you are permitted to leave the roads and paths. The proceeds from this activity are used to fund the research.
Gorge Kyambura trekking (optional)
Today you will take a truly magnificent hike through the Kyambura Gorge! The gorge is an 11 km long fissure running straight through the savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Hidden within the gorge lies a beautiful stretch of tropical rainforest, situated along the banks of the Kyambura River. This rainforest is home to snakes, chimpanzees, and other animal species. Rangers make it a sport to spot the chimpanzees, but the chance of seeing them is about 50%. Therefore, above all, enjoy the hike itself, as it is one of the most beautiful hikes you can take in this country. It is an adventurous hike involving scrambling and climbing.
Private Boat Safari in Afternoon (optional)
You can book your boat cruise on a private boat. This offers enormous added value compared to the large general boat, as a small boat allows you to get much closer to the wildlife. You also set the pace yourself, and it is wonderful to share this experience exclusively with your own group.
Accommodation Options:
Simple: Bush Lodge – Banda
Middle class: Enganzi Game Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – Deluxe Room
Exclusive: The River Station
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 | Transfer Back to Kampala or Entebbe
After an early breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy one final game drive as you leave Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is your last opportunity to spot any wildlife you may have missed and enjoy the park’s beautiful landscapes one more time. After the game drive, stop at the Kikorongo Equator Monument for photos and a final memorable moment at the Equator.
Continue with the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive takes about 7 hours (approximately 400 km), with a lunch stop and short breaks along the way. Your private driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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