Uganda · Safari

3-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari to Queen Elizabeth and Semuliki

3 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

Queen Elizabeth National Park And Semuliki National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience Sempaya Hot Springs and local legends
02 Spot elephants and buffaloes on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
03 Witness hippos and huge Nile crocodiles on a Kazinga Channel boat cruise
04 Explore Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru and its mystical history

This 3-day Uganda wildlife safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park. Explore one of Uganda's most popular national parks, home to hippos, buffaloes, elephants, tree-climbing lions, antelopes, and chimpanzees, then continue to Semuliki National Park, which shelters 54 mammal species and 400 bird species. Along the way, enjoy a game drive, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and a visit to the Sempaya Hot Springs.

Explore one of Uganda's most popular national parks, home to hippos, buffaloes, elephants, tree-climbing lions, antelopes, and chimpanzees, then continue to Semuliki National Park, which shelters 54 mammal species and 400 bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Semuliki National Park and Fort Portal Heritage

Start the day with an early breakfast, then head to Semuliki National Reserve, which is about 90 minutes away. You will have the option to do a community tour or take a walk to the Sempaya Hot Springs. After that, visit the historical site of Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru, the Tooro King's Palace, and the Karambi Tombs, then explore the local markets in Fort Portal in the evening.

Overnight at Nyaika Hotel.

Day 02

Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive and Kazinga Cruise

In the morning, have breakfast and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, go for a game drive and later in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This channel is known for having the highest number of hippos in Africa, as well as huge Nile crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes basking along the shores.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight at The Bush Lodge.

Day 03