3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
Overview
This 3 day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife and scenery. Enjoy exciting game drives, a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley while exploring one of Uganda’s most famous national parks.
Located in western Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and more than 600 bird species. This short but rewarding safari begins and ends in Kampala or Entebbe and can be customized depending on your travel plans and preferences.
Safari Summary
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Evening game drive
- Day 2: Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains – Afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Day 3: Optional morning game drive – Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Key Features
- Accommodation included with midrange and luxury options
- Small group safari with a maximum of 6 people per vehicle
- Departures available any day of the week
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Solo travelers welcome
- Minimum age: 15 years
Trip Itinerary
Your safari begins early in the morning when your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. After a short briefing, begin the scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Along the way, enjoy views of Uganda’s countryside, passing traditional villages, local markets, and rolling hills. You will stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and a short break.
After lunch en route, continue the journey toward the park. Upon arrival, you may head out for an evening game drive where you can spot animals such as elephants, antelopes, and possibly predators preparing for the night hunt.
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing.
During the drive, look out for lions, buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, Ugandan kobs, and other animals. With some luck, you may also spot leopards resting in the trees or moving through the savannah.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out in the afternoon for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
This famous channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is known for its high concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles. The cruise also provides excellent opportunities to see elephants along the shoreline and numerous bird species.
After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge / Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Depending on your schedule, you may enjoy an optional early morning game drive before leaving the park.
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, you may stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking crater lakes, the Rift Valley escarpments, or visit local craft markets.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant en route before continuing the drive back to the city. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport depending on your travel plans.
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation (Midrange or Luxury)
- All park entrance fees and game drives
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Tour Exclusions
- International flights and Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation before or after the tour (can be arranged on request)
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