Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Kazinga Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Uganda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience an exhilarating game drive to spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and other wildlife
  • 02 Enjoy a serene boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward
  • 03 Watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and vibrant birdlife along the channel banks
  • 04 Take a refreshing nature walk and stop at the Ugandan Equator for photos and souvenirs

This safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its sculptured landscape of rolling grassy hills, idyllic crater lake shores, and a remarkable variety of mammals. In the extreme west of Uganda, this biodiversity-rich wildlife sanctuary is home to lions, leopards, chimpanzees, hippos, African elephants, and Cape buffaloes. A beautiful launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel adds another memorable dimension to the experience.

This safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its sculptured landscape of rolling grassy hills, idyllic crater lake shores, and a remarkable variety of mammals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Masaka, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Our company representative will pick you up from the airport and brief you about the three-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • You will then begin the 7-hour journey to western Uganda, with a stopover along Masaka Road at the Ugandan Equator.
  • Here, you can take photos and buy beautiful souvenirs.
  • You will also make a second stop for lunch.
  • Later, check in at the booked accommodation and rest.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge

Meals and drinks: Half board (one route meal)

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • After an early morning breakfast, start your day with a game drive that will expose you to diverse wild species, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, kobs, hyenas, and leopards.
  • In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward.
  • As you enjoy the breeze, you will spot elephants bathing, as well as hippos, crocodiles, and buffaloes along the banks.
  • You will also have magnificent views of birds and other wildlife species with your binoculars.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge

Meals and drinks: Full board

3
Day 03

Nature Walk and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

  • After an early morning breakfast, go for a nature walk to spot different wild species.
  • After the walk, embark on the drive back to Kampala, with a stopover at the Ugandan Equator and lunch in Masaka.
  • Continue straight to the airport, marking the end of your three-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari.

Meals and drinks: Half board (route meal)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Uganda 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
  • Private transportation in 4x4 safari cars
  • Meals specified on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation with en-suite facilities
  • Applicable park entrance and activity fees
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit fees
  • Gorilla trekking permit fees
  • All hotel/lodge pick-ups and drop-offs
  • All taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Activities as stipulated in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flight fares (unless requested)
  • Country entry visa
  • Personal/travel insurance
  • Telephone charges
  • Laundry
  • Bar bills and all other kinds of drinks except water
  • Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
  • Souvenirs, gifts, and tips
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Covid-19 and other related tests and vaccinations

What to bring

  • Lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and pants, T-shirts and shorts, a wide-brimmed hat or cap, and comfortable, sturdy shoes
  • Lightweight waterproof jacket
  • Swimwear
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Sunscreen for sun protection
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars and camera
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Travel documents
  • Medications and first aid supplies

Know before you go

  • We consider all the changes, alterations, and suggestions that a client may request in all our itineraries, whether in accommodation standards and choices, meal plans, or price changes. We offer luxury, mid-range, and budget safaris.
  • We welcome guests from all over the world. We aim to be an inclusive tour company so guests of all cultures, religions, orientations, and races feel welcome.
  • We offer solo trips for adventurous travellers looking to explore the world on their own terms.
  • We accommodate all dietary restrictions.
  • All our safari vehicles are Toyota Land Cruisers and modern 4x4 safari vans with pop-up roofs for clear views during game drives and for the comfort of our clients. All our safari vehicles have Wi-Fi internet to ensure permanent connectivity wherever we are and to enable clients to share their lifetime memories.
  • All our pick-ups are done from Entebbe International Airport by our driver-guides, and we can also pick up our clients from their locations or stations of choice at no extra cost.
  • Drop-off is done at Entebbe International Airport by our driver-guides, and we can also drop off our clients at their locations or stations of choice at no extra cost.
  • We encourage our clients to read through our terms and conditions and privacy policy for clear guidance and confidentiality assurance.
  • Our service is sincere and comes from our heart - to touch yours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport
Tour start
Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Uganda.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $689.00 — $908.00
Double Sharing $689.00 — $838.00

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