Queen Elizabeth Safari

3 Days, 2 Nights | Wildlife Game Drive & Boat Safari

Overview

Lets take you to Uganda’s most famous safari park on this 3 day Queen Elizabeth Safari. Live life for a short while with the wildlife and bird life in their natural setting on a Savanna game drive, watch the impressive tree lions and leopards cruise through Kazinga channel on a comfortable boat to view shore bound hippos and elephants.

This Queen Elizabeth Safari is tailored at all of the angles showing you the wealth of the country’s animals alongside iconic experiences like the famous tree climbing lions, Uganda kob, antelopes, elephants, baboons, hippos, buffaloes, chimps, leopards and many other small animals in one animal park.

With over 500 species of birds recorded, rendering the park a birders’ paradise with species including the black bee- eater, 11 types of kingfishers, raptors and several species of falcons and eagles. In the crater lakes to the north, flocks of flamingos can be found and the favorite way to view the game and birds is by taking a launch trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Edward.

Highlights

Drive Through the beautiful western Uganda
Wildlife viewing through the Savannah plains
Boat trip on the shores of Kazinga Channel
Tree Climbing lions of Ishasha

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Kampala- Queen Elizabeth National park:

After an early morning breakfast in your hotel, our driver- guide will meet you and drive you Southwest words via Masaka and Mbarara towns to start on our Queen Elizabeth Safari. A Stopover at the Equator a famous spot for photography.

You continue to Mbarara town where you will enjoy an en-route lunch and then proceed to the park traversing the Acacia woodland, long-horned ankole cattle, and Ishaka tea plantations. Upon arrival in the park, go for an evening game drive to spot on different wildlife like the Uganda kob, antelopes, elephants, baboons, hippos, buffaloes, chimps, leopards and many other small animals and the different plant and bird species.

After an afternoon of fun-filled game viewing return to the hotel for an overnight and relaxed evening as you freshen up for the next day’s activities.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Mid-range: Kyambura Game Lodge/ Kasenyi Safari Lodge
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp

DAY 2: Game drive and launch trip on Kazinga Channel:

With an early morning breakfast, enjoy the sunrise on your morning game drive along Kasenyi track, Queens mile and expect to see Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Kobs, Waterbuck, among others and if you are lucky the shy Leopard and Spotted Hyena.

The famous tree climbing Lions effortlessly camouflage blending into the grass while the others lie in a lonely fig tree alongside the lionesses peacefully draped across the high branches. Watch as the hunt unfolds the patient build-up and the dramatic attempt to pounce with the lioness descending bounding elegantly down the trunk, blending into the grass with solemn menace.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch at the swimming pool site and in the afternoon, go for a spectacular boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to view the amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals like the hippos, crocodiles among others. Evening sightseeing around the volcanic crater area and Baboon face are an amazing way to spend your evening before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Mid-range: Kyambura Game Lodge/ Kasenyi Safari Lodge
Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp

DAY 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park- Kampala:

After Queen Elizabeth Safari, early morning you have breakfast, then start on the journey back to Kampala, the journey back to Kampala is another game drive, exploring more of Queen Elizabeth National Park with another opportunity yet to see Acacia woodland, long horned ankole cattle and Ishaka tea plantations among others. A stopover in Mbarara town for lunch after which you proceed with the journey to Kampala to your hotel or for your outbound flight