Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Ishasha Lions

3 Days Round trip from Queen Elizabeth national park Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Equator stopover for photos and souvenirs
02 Lunch at Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara
03 Game drives in Kasenyi Plains to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more
04 Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to see crocodiles and birdlife
05 Tree-climbing lion tracking in Ishasha Plains

Embark on a 3-day tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park with scenic wildlife experiences across Kasenyi Plains, Kazinga Channel, and Ishasha Plains. Along the way, stop at the equator for photos and souvenirs and enjoy lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara. Look out for animals such as buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife, including the park's 600 bird species. The journey ends with tree-climbing lion tracking in Ishasha Plains before returning to Kampala after lunch.

Embark on a 3-day tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park with scenic wildlife experiences across Kasenyi Plains, Kazinga Channel, and Ishasha Plains.

From the itinerary

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, Kasese, Mbarara, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your guide will pick you up from the agreed meeting point or your hotel.
After a briefing on the 6-hour journey to the park, stop at the equator for photos and souvenirs.
Have lunch at Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara before arriving in Kasese, your final destination.
During the evening game drive, spot animals such as buffaloes, elephants, and leopards.
Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with breakfast at 7:00 am and a morning game drive at Kasenyi Plains.
Spot various animals like Uganda kob, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions, and 600 bird species during the 3-4 hour drive.
Relax and have lunch at the lodge before departing on a 2:00 pm boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Expect to see crocodiles and seabirds.
Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 03

Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions and Return to Kampala

Start the day with an early breakfast and a morning game drive to Ishasha Plains for tree-climbing lion tracking.
Expect to see more lions resting in fig trees and acacia trees because they get tired from the night's hunting. Be prepared to take as many photos and videos as you can.
After the game drive, go for lunch, then set off for Kampala.