Uganda · Wildlife

2-Day Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour with Kazinga

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

Elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park block Kampala-Kasese road

Wild buffaloes in Queen Elizabeth National Park

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the hot springs of Semuliki National Park on a nature walk
02 Look out for African buffalo, leopard, hippopotamus, mona monkey, and African elephant in Semuliki
03 Enjoy dinner and a nightlife experience in Fort Portal
04 Take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to spot hippos and water birds
05 Visit Katwe Salt Lake in Katwe town

Take a break from the hustle of daily life on this 2-day trip to Fort Portal, Semuliki National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the hot springs of Semuliki on a nature walk, with the chance to spot wildlife such as African buffalo, leopard, hippopotamus, mona monkey, and African elephant. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and a visit to Katwe Salt Lake before returning to Kampala.

Drive to Semuliki National Park and explore its hot springs on a nature walk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Masaka, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Fort Portal and Semuliki Hot Springs

Start at 8:00 AM from Kampala and set off for Fort Portal, with a coffee and picture break in Mubende.
Proceed after breakfast to Fort Portal to check in at either Ataco Country Resort, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, or Mountains of the Moons Hotel, where you will have lunch.
Drive to Semuliki National Park and explore its hot springs on a nature walk. If luck favours, you may spot African buffalo, leopard, hippopotamus, mona monkey, water chevrotain, bush babies, African civet, African elephant, and the Pygmy scaly-tailed flying squirrel.
Return to Fort Portal, the tourism city, for dinner and a nightlife experience.

Day 02

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Katwe Salt Lake, and Return to Kampala

Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and spot hippos and other water birds.
Drive to Katwe town to visit Katwe Salt Lake.
Proceed to Kampala through Bushenyi, Mbarara, and Masaka, dropping everyone off at their desired drop-off points or hotels.

Tour ends here.