Our 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park gets you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most popular and easily accessible game reserve in Uganda. Situated on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley overlooking the mysterious Mountains of the Moon (the Ruwenzoris) in southwestern Uganda, the park covers 2000 square km and includes a remarkable variety of ecosystems, from semi-deciduous tropical to green meadows, savannah, crater lakes, and swamps.
A total of 95 mammal species have been recorded here, the highest for any Ugandan national park. It is home to the most famous tree-climbing lions along the Ishasha Sector, the Ugandan Kob, and other antelope species, as well as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and elusive primates in the scenic Kyambura gorge. A total of 600 confirmed bird species have also been recorded in Queen Elizabeth. This is one of the highest totals in the world and is truly remarkable for such relatively small reserves. In addition to all this fascinating game viewing and birding, a relaxing boat trip along the Kazinga Channel is irresistible.
Detailed 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari Uganda
DAY 1: PICK UP AND TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from your hotel at 6:30 am, followed by a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (6-7 hrs), a brief stopover at The Equator for photo opportunities and souvenirs. Proceed through the magical Ankole cattle herds grazing alongside the road and scenic tea plantation, lunch en route. Check in and relax at the accommodation facility of your choice (budget or luxury).
In the afternoon, if it appeals to you, you may go for a sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 2: FULL DAY EXPLORATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
A warm-up cup of coffee as you set off for an early morning game drive (about 6:30 am), this is an awesome experience to spot the animals in natural habitats. With higher chances of spotting elephants, solitary cape buffaloes, hyenas, lions, leopards, antelopes, warthogs, and beautiful birds. This park has spectacular scenery, including crater lakes and rolling savannah plains overlooking the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountain ranges.
Thereafter, you return for a full breakfast at the lodge and relax till lunch. After lunch, take a relaxing boat cruise on Kazinga Channel; this is a huge opportunity to spot more animals as they come to cool off down the stream. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the leading birding destination with over 600 bird species, including pelicans, kingfishers, hammer corps, woodpeckers, cormorants, goliath herons, and the rare shoebill. Have a good time spotting these birds. Later, you return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Transfer Back to Entebbe
Check out, and you can choose between a nature walk at the Katwe ecotourism site (one of the few surviving salt lakes in East Africa) or a primate walk (chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons) trekking in Kyambura gorge. Before proceeding to Kampala, lunch en route and arrive in the evening. Check in for dinner and an overnight stay at the accommodation facility of your choice.
The cost for the safari includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Cost for the safari EXCLUDES
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD 100, which can be paid on arrival at the airport)
- Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry