Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Kazinga Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park for savanna wildlife and rich birdlife
  • 02 Cruise the Kazinga Channel between Lake George and Lake Edward
  • 03 Look out for hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and lions
  • 04 Experience chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest

Experience the best that Uganda has to offer with savanna wildlife and forest primates on this 3-day tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the park's beautiful landscapes, look out for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and lions, and enjoy bird-watching in one of Uganda's richest wildlife areas. A boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel adds close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birdlife along the banks, while chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest completes the adventure.

A boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel adds close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birdlife along the banks, while chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest completes the adventure.

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, Masaka, Kasese, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Make a stop for coffee and photos at the Equator.

  • Continue through the villages with lush green tea estates in a rich green belt before reaching the escarpment with magnificent endless views of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Have lunch either along the way or at the lodge, depending on the time.

  • Check in to the lodge and spend the late afternoon taking a village walk or enjoying the view from the lodge.

Overnight stay at Pumba Cottage.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • Start the day with an early game drive that exposes you to diverse animals, including members of the Big Five.

  • As you drive along, come across many more species that are residents of this park. There is rich birdlife, especially in the wetlands, where you might get to spot flamingos in the salt lakes at Kasenyi village.

  • Take a walk in the fishing villages and return for lunch.

  • After lunch, get ready for the 2-hour boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward. Here, find yawning hippos and ferocious Nile crocodiles gaping along the banks.

  • Enjoy magnificent views of birds along the peninsula with your binoculars.

Overnight stay at Pumba Safari Cottage.

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Return to Kampala

  • Enjoy a walk through the forest and experience chimpanzee tracking.

  • Drive back to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator and lunch in Masaka.

End of the tour.

Queen Elizabeth National Park savanna, Kazinga Channel boatlands, Kalinzu Forest chimp trails

Where this trip takes you

Queen Elizabeth National Park savanna, Kazinga Channel boatlands, Kalinzu Forest chimp trails

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 transport

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Boat cruises

  • Guide fees

  • Park fees

  • Gorilla permits

  • Chimpanzee permits

  • Government taxes

  • Water and fruits on board

Know before you go

  • The price depends on the number of people and the accommodation level.

  • The accommodation can be adapted to your price range: budget, mid-range, or luxury. A mix is also possible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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