3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Kazinga Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala or Entebbe Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drives through the Kasenyi plains for rewarding wildlife sightings
02 Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel with close-range wildlife encounters
03 Spot a multitude of animals and bird species in Queen Elizabeth National Park
04 Enjoy one of the best scenic views in Uganda with distant Rwenzori backdrops

This 3-day trip takes you to western Uganda for a rewarding wildlife experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the country's most scenic destinations. The park is home to over 95 mammal species and up to 600 bird species, set against magnificent landscapes of savannah grasslands, sparkling crater lakes, sprawling grassy hills, shrubs, and distant views of the Rwenzori mountain ranges. Expect game drives through the Kasenyi plains for sightings of elephants, buffaloes, antelope species, lion prides, leopards, and more. A major highlight is the boat cruise along the 32 km Kazinga Channel, where you can enjoy close-up views of wildlife, including one of the world's largest concentrations of hippopotamuses and countless Nile crocodiles.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

Pick up: Pick-up will be around Kampala or Entebbe, followed by a scenic 7-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Lunch stop: You will stop for lunch along the way before proceeding to your pre-arranged lodge in the park.
Lodge: Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy great views of the park from the comfort of your deck or terrace before heading out for an evening game drive to look out for wildlife.
Game drive: Enjoy an evening game drive to look out for wildlife.
Dinner & overnight: Before nightfall, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Entale Safari Camp
Meal plan: Half board

Day 02

Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Breakfast: Wake up to an early breakfast and set off by 6:30 am for a morning game drive around the Kasenyi plains, one of the best areas for game viewing.
Game drive: Expect to encounter a pride of lions, hyenas, buffaloes, elephants, the elusive leopard, and many others during your 3-4-hour drive through the savannah.
Lunch & relaxation: Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation before heading off for a remarkable boat cruise along the Kazinga channel.
Boat cruise: The cruise offers close-range wildlife encounters with numerous animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, giant monitor lizards, elephants, buffaloes, and many others along the channel shores.
Birds: For bird lovers, this is an opportunity to spot a variety of bird species, including kingfishers, African skimmers, fish eagles, pelicans, herons, and many more.
Duration: The cruise lasts about 2 hours, after which you will be driven back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, or proceed to a nearby salt lake for an experience of traditional salt mining.
Accommodation: Entale Safari Camp
Meal plan: Full board

Day 03

Return to Kampala with Kikorongo Equator Stop

Breakfast & checkout: Today, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and check out before driving back to Kampala, with a stop at Kikorongo equator for the equator line experience.
Lunch stop: Continue your picturesque drive, making another stop later for lunch.
Drop off: Arrival in the city center will be in the late afternoon for drop-off, marking the end of your 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park trip.
Meal plan: Lunch