Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Kazinga Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Western Region Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy scenic road travel from Kampala to Western Uganda via Fort Portal
  • 02 Experience thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 03 Cruise along the Kazinga Channel surrounded by hippos and crocodiles
  • 04 Search for famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector

Explore Western Uganda on this 3-day group safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala. Travel via Fort Portal, enjoy morning and evening game drives to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes, and cruise along the Kazinga Channel surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. Visit the Ishasha Sector to search for rare tree-climbing lions and stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe. This adventure offers remarkable wildlife encounters and scenic savannah landscapes.

Travel via Fort Portal, enjoy morning and evening game drives to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes, and cruise along the Kazinga Channel surrounded by hippos and crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Fort Portal, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

  • Begin with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala after breakfast.

  • Drive westwards through scenic countryside towards Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal.

  • Stop for lunch in Fort Portal before proceeding to the park, arriving in the early evening.

  • Check in at your lodge and head out for an evening game drive.

  • Spot buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and other wildlife across the savannah plains.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • Depart early for a morning game drive after breakfast.

  • Look out for lions, elephants, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, bushbucks, hippos, leopards, and hyenas.

  • Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.

  • Head to the Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise.

  • Observe large pods of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and numerous water birds along the shoreline.

  • Enjoy a short evening game drive with beautiful sunset views before returning to your lodge.

Accommodation: Ishasha Forest Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Ishasha Sector and Return to Kampala

  • Enjoy breakfast and check out from your lodge.

  • Drive to the Ishasha Sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.

  • Spot antelopes, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife across the southern plains of the park.

  • Exit the park and begin your return journey to Kampala.

  • Stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for lunch and photographs.

  • Arrive in Kampala in the evening, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Queen Elizabeth National Park savannah, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Ishasha Sector tree-climbing lions, Uganda Equator in Kayabwe

Where this trip takes you

Queen Elizabeth National Park savannah, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Ishasha Sector tree-climbing lions, Uganda Equator in Kayabwe

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Western Region 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees for non-residents
  • All activities unless labelled as optional
  • All accommodation unless listed as an upgrade
  • Professional driver-guide
  • All transportation unless labelled as optional
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
  • Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp. per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Western Region, Uganda
Tour start
Western Region, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Western Region.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $800.00 — $850.00
Double Sharing $800.00

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