Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Kazinga Boat Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Venture on game drives and a boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
02 Spot elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, kobs, and abundant birdlife
03 Experience Uganda's vibrant culture with stops at the Equator and Mpambire Drum Center
04 Drive through spectacular landscapes of grasslands, tea plantations, and the Rift Valley Escarpment

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Uganda on this 3-day adventure from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives and a boat safari for the chance to spot diverse wildlife, from elephants and lions to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Along the way, savour local cuisine, experience Uganda's vibrant culture with stops at the Equator and Mpambire Drum Center, and take in the breathtaking landscape of grasslands, tea plantations, Ankole long-horned cattle, and the Rift Valley Escarpment.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward.

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 No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the hotel, after which you will be picked up by your guide at 7:30 a.m. for a briefing before embarking on the 6-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Along the way, you will have a few stopovers at the Equator, where you can take plenty of photographs, and in Mbarara town at Agip Motel/Igongo for lunch.
Afterwards, proceed to the park, driving through a spectacular landscape characterized by open grasslands, Ankole long-horned cattle, tea plantations, the Rift Valley Escarpment, and various woodlands.
Reach the park in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive as you make your way to the lodge. Have dinner and spend the night there.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Day 02

Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin your day with a delicious cup of coffee or tea before setting out on a game drive along different trails in the park, including the Kasenyi Trail.
Along the Kasenyi Trail, there is an excellent opportunity to see various animals such as waterbucks, Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, and birds. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. While on the boat, you will see a good number of animals such as hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, warthogs, elephants, and kobs, among others, as well as a variety of birds including malachite kingfishers and pink-backed pelicans on the banks and in the trees. Have dinner and stay overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Day 03

Return to Kampala with Mpambire Drum Center Stop

With the superb memories of the past two days, enjoy a hearty and tasty breakfast.
Then check out of the lodge; you may choose to have a primate walk in the park or not.
Enjoy lunch along the way, and stop at Mpambire Drum Center, where you will see how locals make drums and have the opportunity to buy some souvenirs.
Proceed to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the evening.

End of Safari

Where this trip takes you

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Kasenyi Trail

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

Airport pick-up and drop-off
Transport to and from the safari in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle
Accommodation on a full-board basis, with 3 meals per day
Park entry fees
English-speaking driver-guide
Game drives for wildlife viewing
Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Photos at the Uganda Equator
Provision of mineral water and meals en route
All activities mentioned in the itinerary

What's Not Included

International air ticket and visa
Accommodation before and after the safari
Beverages, alcoholic drinks, tips, and all expenses of a personal nature

What to bring

Clothes
Cameras
Hats
Binoculars
Shorts
Back bag

Know before you go

Bookings are made in advance.
The 3-day magnificent safari will take you to Uganda's most visited national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park. It covers an area of 1,978 sq. km and is found in the western part of the country, approximately 376 km from Kampala. It features various ecosystems such as dazzling lakes, the Kazinga Channel, plenty of wildlife, extensive savannah, humid forests, and lush wetlands.
The park is home to about 100 mammal species and around 606 bird species. You will have the chance to see large numbers of antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and buffaloes, among others, during game drives through the park and on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which bisects the park. The park is also home to climbing lions found in the Ishasha Sector, chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, and various birds and monkeys in the Maramagambo Forest.

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