3 Days Queen Elizabeth N.P Safari

Uganda

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Important information

What's Included

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Road transport for the entire duration of the trip.

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Meals as indicated in the safari program.

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An English-speaking driver/guide.

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One liter of bottled water per day.

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Accommodation as indicated in the safari program

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The activities indicated in the safari program.

What's Excluded

Visas/entry permits to Uganda if required.

Accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe after the excursion.

Personal insurance covers.

Tips, drinks and souvenirs

All items of a personal nature

Good to Know

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park (via Masaka – Mbarara – Bushenyi)

☕ Meals🛏️ Check-in at the Lodge🚗 4-5 hours

Early Morning Departure
Begin your journey from Kampala at dawn to make the most of your day. Drive through Masaka and stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for a photo moment and quick refreshments. Enjoy some coffee and witness a water experiment demonstrating the Coriolis effect.
Lunch Stop – Igongo Cultural Centre (Mbarara)
Stop for a delicious local buffet lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre, an ideal place to stretch, refuel, and get a glimpse of Ankole culture.
Scenic Drive to the Park
Continue through Bushenyi, descending into the rift valley with views of tea estates, crater lakes, and lush savannah as you approach Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Arrival & Check-in at the Lodge
Arrive at your lodge. Unwind, enjoy the sunset over the plains, and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Dinner & Overnight
Enjoy dinner at the lodge. Sleep to the sounds of the African wild.

Day 2: Game Drives, Boat Cruise, and Kyambura Gorge Visit

☕ Meals🛏️ Overnight at the Lodge🚗 1-2 hours

Early Morning Game Drive (Kasenyi Plains)
After a warm cup of coffee or tea and parked breakfast head out on a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi plains, known for large herds of Ugandan kob, buffaloes, elephants, and frequent sightings of lions. Look out for warthogs, hyenas, and if lucky, leopards in the trees.
Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
After lunch, embark on a 2-hour boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers some of the best wildlife viewing in East Africa, featuring:
Huge pods of hippos
Nile crocodiles basking on the banks
Herds of elephants and buffaloes drinking and cooling off
Numerous bird species including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, and cormorants
Evening Game Drive – Channel Track
After the cruise, enjoy a short evening game drive along the Channel Track, where you may encounter animals heading to the water before nightfall. Ideal for golden hour photography.
Visit to Kyambura Gorge (if time allows)
Take a quick detour to Kyambura Gorge, also known as the “Valley of Apes.” It’s a dramatic landscape home to a small community of chimpanzees, and offers a contrasting view of the lush forest within the vast savannah.
Dinner & Overnight at the Lodge
Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth – Kampala

☕ Meals🛏️ Safari Luxury Lodge🚗 4-5 hours

Breakfast & Scenic Transfer Back to Kampala
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Kampala, enjoying scenic views of the rift valley, crater lakes, and rural Uganda along the way. Optional stopovers for crafts or local snacks en route. Estimated Arrival
Arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on stopovers and traffic.

Optional Add-Ons
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge (requires advance booking)
Crater Lake exploration
Birdwatching walks (Queen Elizabeth NP has over 600 bird species!)