Queen Elizabeth Safari
SAFARI SUMMARY
Day1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Full day – Activities
Day3: Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe
This 3 Day Queen Elizabeth national park safari in Uganda is a 3-in 1 trip that combines the unforgettable equator crossing experience, splendid wild game trips and the magical launch cruise at Kazinga channel. This experience avails opportunities to explore the pleasant Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park that harbors 4 of the big five land mammals including elephants, buffaloes, Lions and leopards. The fascinating Kazinga channel allows you have a chance to view the majority of park’s hippo population, water mammals and birds during the 45-minute boat trip
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP – En-Route Equator stop at Kayabwe
Following your breakfast at your place of residence in Kampala, you will embark on the trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south west part of Uganda, a journey of 417km about 7 hours’ drive. You will traverse through the unequaled remote landscapes in the south west including the semi-arid range lands of Ankole with short extended savanna. The first stop will be made at Kayabwe, at the Uganda Equator crossing for amazing photo shots and a local water experiment that proves the earth split-up into two halves, the north and south spheres and later stop for a hearty lunch with a cultural touch in the fascinating western city of Mbarara.
Proceed through the undulating sceneries of Bunyaruguru crater and the magical Lake Nyabihoko. It is beautifully curved in the shape of the map of Africa; arrive at your lodge late in the afternoon for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range / Moderate: Queen Elizabeth Park View Tourist Lodge
Budget / Basic: Queen Elizabeth Park View Tourist Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Driving Distance & Time: Approximately 417km- 7hrs
The Day’s Activities & Services
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Stopover at the Equator
- Lunch en route
Day 2: Full day – Activities
After a splendid morning cup of coffee at your hotel, embark on the drive across the undulating rolling savannah rangelands of Queen Elizabeth in search of wild game. The stretch to the Kasenyi plains, the renown mating ground offers you a lifetime opportunity of encountering numerous families of wild game in a single glance including elephants, buffaloes, water bucks, and Kobs along with predators like lions, leopards, and jackals.
The game drive takes 3 – 4 hours and you retreat back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. After lunch, you continue to Mweya jetty to catch up with a boat trip at exactly 4pm. The 2-hour boat cruise offers a chance to explore the 45km long Kazinga Channel which links the twin lakes, George and Edward, the channel is known to be the capital of Hippos and Nile crocodiles. Its banks are usually fully stocked with a variety of wild game like elephants and buffaloes which can be seen along quenching their thirst from the Kazinga waters on a hot day. Retreat from the activity and do the game drive along the channel track as you proceed to the lodge.
Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Mweya Safari Lodge
Mid-range / Moderate: Queen Elizabeth Park View Tourist Lodge
Budget / Basic: Queen Elizabeth Park View Tourist Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Day’s Activities & Services
- Morning Game drive
- Boat trip
- Evening game drive
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport.
After your morning breakfast, you will transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe along the Kasese-Fort portal road. You will pass by the equator line in Kasese just a few kilometers from the park where you will have opportunities to view the jagged hills of Kasese intertwined with the savannah rangelands marked with the Basongola herds of cattle that will make the experience a memorable one.
You will have an en-route lunch in the central town of Mubende as you head straight to Kampala to mark the end of the 3 days Queen Elizabeth national park tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance & Time: Approximately 417km- 7hrs
The Day’s Activities & Services
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Stopover at the Equator
- Lunch en route
Includes
- All activities / services as per itinerary
- 4WD Vehicle – with a pop – up roof for scenic viewing
- A professional English-speaking driver / guide
- Site entrance fees
- All ground transportation and fuel
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Excludes
- Optional activities
- Lunches & Dinners
- Visas
- International air fares
- Activities / services not included in the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks / wines
- Laundry and any service of personal nature
- Travel insurance cover
- Covid-19 related expenses
Safari Activities
- Stopover at the Equator
- Game Drive
- Boat Trip
SPECIAL NOTE: Love Uganda Safaris would like to inform you that, during your 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, you will be interacting with animals and birds in their natural habitats NOT in cages or a zoo. We therefore request that you understand us in case you miss some of these animals or birds in the areas they are expected to be. However, from our experience and up to date information from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) as well as national parks’ management, we are 85% sure that you will see these animals and birds in their respective areas.
Safari Destinations
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- En-Route Equator Stop at Kayabwe
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Important to Note!
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is fully refunded if the booking is cancelled up to 45 days before arrival.
- Balance should be paid 60 days before arrival.