3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari – Overview

Enjoy 3 days Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari from Kampala via Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to unique tree-climbing lions. A total of about 100 mammal species- these include 4 of the big five games (Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Lions and Leopards), primates (such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons- all in Kyambura Gorge), 620 bird species (inclusive of swamp flycatchers, African mourning dove, flamingos, slender tailed nightjars, pin tailed whydah, shoebill stork, grey-headed kingfishers).

The main highlights of your Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife safari include guided game drive via Kasenyi Plains and a boat cruise in the afternoon on Kazinga using MV Kazinga or other boat. Your Uganda wildlife tour takes 2nights/3days, starting and ending in Kampala or Entebbe.

Brief itinerary

• Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kyegegwa to Fort Portal
• Day 2: Game Drive (2-3 hours) & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel (2 hours)
• Day 3: Depart from Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kampala via Fort Portal/Mbarara

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kyegegwa to Fort Portal

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof via Fort Portal the shortest route of 7-8 hours’ drive. Leave Kampala early after a hot cup of tea or coffee in your respective hotels in Kampala and pick up at 7:00am. En-route, expect to drive through districts/towns such as Mityana, Mubende, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Fort Portal and Kasese then finally to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a 1978sq.km protected area located in Western Uganda.

En-route lunch will be had at Gardens Restaurant Fort Portal and after that, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park to check in at your accommodation. Have good time relaxing at your lodge while enjoying whispers of the wild or relax at the pool, dine and retire for the night.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Katara Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge/Enganzi Lodge
• Budget: Bush Lodge/Mweya Hostel

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Travel time: 7-8 hours

Day 2: Game Drive (2-3 hours) & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel (2 hours)

Set off for a guided game drive before the sun rises and explore the extensive Kasenyi Plains, the Northern game track of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The 2-3 hours of game driving via the savanna plains will treat with amazing animal sighting including large herds of cape buffaloes, elephants, spotted hyenas, leopards (on a lucky day), lions, warthogs, birds, and more. End your game drive at Katwe Salt Mine, have some insight into how salt is mined locally at Katwe Crater and also purchase some souvenirs at the craft shop nearby.

After, drive back to the lodge and have early lunch followed by relaxation at the lodge you pre-booked. Leave by 1:00pm for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel which starts at 2:00pm for 2 hours and expect myriad of animal sightings including crocodiles, hippos, aquatic birds, elephants, buffaloes, etc. Disembark at Mweya and catch up with your driver for transfer back to the lodge for evening relaxation.

Accommodation

• Luxury: Katara Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge/Enganzi Lodge
• Budget: Bush Lodge/Mweya Hostel

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Kazinga channel boat cruise

Day 3: Depart from Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kampala via Fort Portal/Mbarara

Have a heavy breakfast and later leave with pack of lunch to be enjoyed on the way in your 4×4 safari vehicle. Taking the Bushenyi-Ishaka-Mbarara route with a chance to make a stopover at Equator crossing or via Kasese-Ndali Lodge route with a chance to enjoy view of scenic Craters such as Lake Nyinambuga. Get back to Kampala or Entebbe to be dropped at your hotel or next destination.

End of the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Safari price includes

• Game drive
• Boat cruise -2hours
• All park entry fees
• Accommodation & meals en-route & at lodge
• Travel in a serviced 4×4 vehicle with a full-time English-speaking guide
• Bottled water

Safari price excludes

• All international flights
• Expenses including visas, passports, shopping, telephone
• Additional accommodation
• Additional activities/tours before or after