3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park: An Ultimate Exploration

3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

This 3 day Queen Elizabeth National Park is an express compact Wildlife Safari to South-western Uganda. This park is the country’s second largest National Park covering an area of about 1978 km sq, it is arguably the most visited of all Uganda’s National parks as well. It is located about 7 hours of driving from the Capital of Kampala and it will be starting from either Entebbe of Kampala where you will be heading to the medley of wondersto do a safari and a boat trip to the famous Kazinga channel.

Trip Highlights:

Game-drive
Boat Cruise

Dates: Since this is a private tour, departure can be organised for anytime throughout the year subject to the availability of accommodation and transport.

Reservations

The bookings with the hotels mentioned in the program depend on availability. Reservations will only be made after your booking. In case the mentioned hotels are not available during the requested period, we will do our utmost best to book a hotel in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you). It is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits. Therefore, we can only buy them after your booking and down-payment and also here it all depends on availability.

Transport

Our standard offering for mid-range tours is a 4wd minibus with pop-up roof for easy safari viewing. All passengers will have a dedicated window seat. Your professional and courteous driver/guide will be at your disposal for questions or translations.

Tour Package Including:

Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view;
All fuel for the tour;
English speaking Ugandan driver/guide;
Accommodation as listed in the program;
All breakfasts and dinners included;
Packed lunch for the gorilla tracking;
Park-entrance fees according to the program;
All activities described in the itinerary;

Excluding:

International air fares and entry visa Uganda
Meals that are not part of your accommodation;
A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc;
All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today after early breakfast, we will drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National park, Uganda’s second largest National park which is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park has prolific game, including, Uganda kob, warthog and waterbuck. There is also a huge numbers of Hippo and Elephant, and keep your eyes open for lions or a Leopard.

Lions are often sighted both in the park and at the entrance to the park. You will reach in the afternoon to relax at the lodge.

Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Camp

Meal Plan: All meals

Day 2: Early Morning Safari & Afternoon Boat Trip on the Kazinga Channel

Today after early breakfast, you will go for the morning game drive to search for the early risers. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, and many Warthogs.

In the afternoon after lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lakes George and Lake Edward.

Here, you will see a lot of hippos, more than you can possibly imagine, as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.

Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Camp

Meal Plan: All Meals

Day 3: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Kampala or Entebbe

Today will mark the end of our spectacular 3 days and 2 nights safari. And not so early we will depart from Queen Elizabeth and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure with stopovers at the Equator for lunch.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch