3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Overview
The 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari takes you to one of Uganda’s popular savannah parks for an exciting boat cruise and game drives. You have the opportunity to spot Africa’s big game animals, including tree-climbing lions, in the vast Ishasha Sector.
Enjoy scenic views of sprawling savannah and stunning landscapes and take a 2-hour launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel between Lake George and Lake Edward for excellent wildlife sightings.
On this thrilling 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari, you will visit Uganda’s second-largest and most visited park, which was named after the Queen of England. The park is home to a diversity of wildlife, such as leopards, buffalos, elephants, lions, antelopes, Uganda kobs, the giant forest hog, warthogs, and over 500 bird species, among others.
During the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari, you will enjoy great views of the overlooking snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains on the horizon. You can visit the park for this rewarding safari during the long, dry season between June and early August (the best time) or at any time of the year.
If you are interested in taking more time to experience the park’s vast savanna plains, you might want to check out the 5 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari.
Country: Uganda.
Departure/End City: Entebbe.
Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Group Type: Private.
Number of People: Tailored.
Availability: Year-Round.
Dates: Open.
Duration: 3 Days.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 90 days.
Activities: Game drives and boat cruise.
Price: Request a quote.
- Game drives in the Ishasha sector to view tree-climbing lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, among others, and different bird species
- Boat ride on the Kazinga Channel to view hundreds of hippos, crocodiles, shoebill stork at the waterfront.
3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up by your safari guide from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and embark on a scenic road trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll stop at the equator to take photos and take a lunch break in Mbarara town, and you will arrive later in the afternoon at the Bush Lodge. From here, you will enjoy stunningly beautiful views over the Kazinga Channel.
In the evening hours, you will go explore Lake Katwe, a crater where salt mining is carried out. You will watch fishermen from the nearby village sail out to fish.
6.5 hours’ drive time
Accommodation & meals:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Bush Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge in the Tents
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2: Game drives and boat cruise.
After a sumptuous early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kasenyi plains for an exciting game drive. Kasenyi plains boast thousands of animals such as Uganda kobs, lions, elephants, cape buffalo, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs, and other small mammals, among others. So you will enjoy seeing a great number of them.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and then drive to Mweya Peninsular for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. This 32 kilometre (20 mile)-long freshwater stretch has the highest concentration of hippos in the whole world. You will spot animals converging at the waterside to drink, including elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and over 400 water bird species, among others. Later, retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Back to Entebbe
After breakfast, you may enjoy your last game drive or lazily pack up your baggage and check out, ready to return to Kampala or Entebbe. You will have a lunch break in Mbarara, another stop at the Equator for coffee and to purchase souvenirs, and then proceed to Kampala. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport in the evening.
6.5 hours’ drive time.
No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
End of the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari.
Safari Includes
- Transfers in 4WD
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Local guide/Ranger
- Fees & permits
- Boat trip/cruise
- Game drives
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide/driver
Safari Excludes
- Visa & Travel insurance
- Emergency medical bills
- Trip cancellation insurance
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- All meals and drinks not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Start planning a dream safari with us. You can book this safari itinerary, create one from scratch with the help of an African safari expert, or customize one of our suggested tours to suit your travel preferences.
Important Notes for the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
- The 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari is limited to a maximum of six travelers per vehicle, and a 30% deposit is required on confirmation.
- Travelers with special needs may be required to pay an extra fee for necessary facilitation.
- Dinner and accommodations before and after the trip are not included in the overall tour cost.
- This 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari is tailor-made and can be customized to your own style of travel. You can set your own dates (subject to availability) and choose your accommodation facilities with our guidance. Accommodation options selected here are what we think will suit this kind of safari and are where we have the best rates for you.
- Due to the uncertainty of travel during these times, you can postpone your trip up to 12 months ahead (considering accommodation availability) and have a minimum of 30 days to cancel.
Tips for the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
- Do not forget your closed shoes or water-proof hiking shoes.
- Rain poncho during the rainy season.
- Camera with an additional battery and charger.
- Binoculars for birders
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
