4 DAYS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
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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
- Entrance fees
- A professional driver/guide
- Game drive
- Boat ride on Kazinga channel
- Any other activities mentioned in the itinerary
What's Excluded
- Air ticket & visa
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratitude
- En-route meals
- Any other activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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 — Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive to the remote Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This wild corner of the park is world-renowned for its tree-climbing lions, often spotted draped across the branches of giant fig trees — a behaviour rarely seen elsewhere in Africa. Spend the day game-driving through acacia woodland and open savanna in search of lions, giant forest hog, buffalo, and topi. Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp or similar.
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala
Rise before dawn for one final morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, often the best time to spot predators before the heat of the day. After breakfast at the lodge, begin the drive back to Kampala, following the Rift Valley escarpment with sweeping views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the vast plains below. Arrive in Kampala by early evening and transfer to your hotel or residence, bringing your Queen Elizabeth adventure to a close.
Trip Location
Photo Gallery
Destination
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Duration
4 Days
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