3 day Queen Elizabeth Uganda Safari

Overview

Experience the beauty and diversity of Uganda’s wilderness on this 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This thrilling adventure includes exhilarating game drives, a scenic boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, and opportunities to observe diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to colorful birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park offers stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and memorable cultural interactions, making it an essential stop for any safari enthusiast.

Itinerary

Start your journey with an early breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide at 7:30 am. After a brief orientation, embark on a 6-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator for photos and enjoy lunch at Agip Motel in Mbarara.

The drive offers stunning views of Uganda’s countryside, characterized by open grasslands, Ankole long-horned cattle, tea plantations, and the striking Rift Valley Escarpment. Arrive at the park in the late afternoon and enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.

Begin your day with a refreshing cup of coffee or tea before heading out for an early morning game drive along the Kasenyi trail. This region offers excellent opportunities to spot various animals, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, Uganda kobs, and waterbucks. Bird enthusiasts will also appreciate the variety of species found here.

Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and relax until lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. This boat cruise provides a close-up view of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffaloes, along with numerous bird species such as malachite kingfishers and pink-backed pelicans

After a hearty breakfast, check out of your lodge and, if time allows, enjoy an optional primate walk in the park. Begin your journey back to Kampala, stopping en route for lunch. Make a final stop at Mpambire Drum Centre, where you can watch local artisans craft traditional drums and purchase unique souvenirs. Arrive in Kampala by evening, marking the end of your memorable safari.

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