3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
3 Days – 2 Nights
3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Overview
Experience the wild beauty of Uganda on this 3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, a short yet action-packed adventure through one of the country’s most iconic national parks. This guided wildlife safari takes you deep into Queen Elizabeth National Park, a haven for the Big Five (excluding rhinos), and home to lush savannahs, crater lakes, and abundant birdlife.
On this trip, you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, a scenic boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel—renowned for its high concentration of hippos and crocodiles—and chimpanzee trekking in the Kalinzu Forest, a lush extension of the Kyambura Gorge area. It’s a perfect safari for travelers with limited time but a big appetite for authentic wildlife encounters.
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3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Uganda
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Guided, Private Safari
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Airport TransfersCar hireServices of an English-speaking guideRefreshments like waterAll accommodation & MealsAll activitiesAll Taxes /VATA professional driver /guideFuelDrinking water
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Tips and gratuitiesAll items of personal natureInternational flightsAlcoholic drinks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Game Drive
Your guide will pick you up in the morning from Entebbe or Kampala and set off on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in southwestern Uganda. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes—watch as the city gives way to rolling hills, banana plantations, and the distinctive Ankole long-horned cattle. You’ll also pass through the picturesque tea estates near Ishaka.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax before heading out for an evening game drive in the park. This is your chance to spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and if you’re lucky, the elusive leopard or lion winding down for the evening.
Accommodation Options:
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Luxury: Mazike Valley Lodge
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Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge
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Budget: Pumba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, the best area in the park to spot lions hunting or lounging in the golden savannah. Keep your camera ready as you search for hyenas, elephants, antelopes, and plenty of birdlife.
Return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel for a relaxing boat cruise, one of the top highlights of this safari. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and attracts a remarkable number of wildlife. Expect to see hippos basking in the water, elephants cooling off along the shores, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a stunning array of birds including African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans.
Conclude the day with an optional short game drive on your way back to the lodge.
Accommodation Options:
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Luxury: Mazike Valley Lodge
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Midrange: Elephant Hab Lodge
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Budget: Pumba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest & Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Wake up early for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Kalinzu Forest, located just outside the park. After a safety briefing, venture into the forest with your ranger guide in search of these energetic primates. The trek takes about 2–4 hours, depending on the location of the chimps. Once you find them, you’ll spend a magical hour observing their behavior in the wild—watch them swing through trees, communicate, and forage for food.
Kalinzu Forest is also a haven for other wildlife, including olive baboons, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and over 350 bird species. After the trek, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. You’ll stop for lunch along the way and enjoy the beautiful countryside views as you wrap up your 3-day safari adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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