Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

3 DAYS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

3 Days

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About This Trip

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is one of the country’s most popular national parks, known for its rich biodiversity and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Located in the western part of Uganda, the park is a top destination for safari enthusiasts, offering a chance to witness the famed tree-climbing lions, the abundant wildlife along the Kazinga Channel, and much more. This article will guide you through everything you need to know before embarking on your trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park, ensuring that your safari experience is one to remember. Whether you’re a seasoned safari-goer or a first-time traveler to Uganda, this guide is essential. We’ll dive into the unique ecosystems, highlight the must-see attractions, and provide practical tips for your adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park. With its vast savannas, wetlands, and diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and chimpanzees, this park promises a rich and rewarding experience.

What's Included

Ground transport in a 4x4 land cruiser
Accommodation
Full board meals
A professional driver/guide
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Game drive
Any other activities mentioned in the itinerary

What's Excluded

Air ticket & visa
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratitude
En-route meals

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will be picked from Kampala at 7am and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. The drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park is about 7 hours. You will have a lunch stop along the way. You will check into your lodge and enjoy the view of the park from the comfort of your lodge.

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel

After early breakfast you shall go for the game drive in the Kasenyi plains and some of the animals to see include: elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, antelopes, etc… You will drive through the crater lakes and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. You shall return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Later you shall go for the afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel which is scheduled to start at 2.30pm. The cruise will bring you close to a range of wildlife along the banks of the channel, such as hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, monitor lizards. The channel offers incredible bird watching opportunities as several water birds flock the banks of the channel, for example, pelicans, skimmers, fish eagles, kingfishers etc… The boat cruise is about 2 hours long. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.";s:5:

Day 3: Ishasha Sector & Return to Kampala

After an early breakfast, drive south to the remote Ishasha sector, famous worldwide for its tree-climbing lions that lounge in the branches of ancient fig trees. Enjoy a morning game drive through the savanna before beginning the return journey to Kampala via the scenic Kazinga plains. Your driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or residence by evening, concluding a fantastic Queen Elizabeth National Park safari.