3 Day Exciting Tour to Queen Elizabeth in Uganda

This 3 Day Exciting Tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes you to Uganda’s most popular savannah wildlife destination. Located in western Uganda between Lake George and Lake Edward, Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for its diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, and the famous Kazinga Channel.

The park covers approximately 1,978 square kilometers and is home to over 95 mammal species and more than 600 bird species, making it one of Africa’s most biodiverse protected areas. During this safari, you will enjoy game drives across the Kasenyi Plains, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

This safari is perfect for travelers seeking a short wildlife adventure from Kampala or Entebbe while experiencing some of Uganda’s finest safari landscapes.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport early in the morning and brief you about the safari before departure. Begin the journey westward through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. Along the way, you will pass through small towns, traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills that characterize the western region of the country.

A stop will be made at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe where you can take photographs, enjoy refreshments, and purchase souvenirs. Continue through Mbarara and proceed toward Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying views of Ankole cattle farms and scenic landscapes. Lunch will be served at a selected restaurant en route.

Arrive at the park in the afternoon and enjoy your first wildlife sightings as you enter the protected area. Animals such as Uganda kobs, warthogs, elephants, and buffaloes are commonly seen along the roads leading to the lodge. Check in and spend the evening relaxing while enjoying views of the surrounding wilderness.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Bush Lodge, The Bush Lodge Banda Accommodation

Mid-Range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Buffalo Safari Lodge

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury Cottages

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The early morning hours offer excellent opportunities to spot lions returning from hunts, elephants feeding in the grasslands, buffaloes grazing in large herds, and antelopes roaming the open plains. The Kasenyi sector is also one of the best locations in Uganda for observing predators and large concentrations of Uganda kob.

Your guide will help identify wildlife and explain the ecology of the park while searching for various species.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel jetty for a boat cruise along one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways. The channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and attracts huge numbers of animals throughout the year.

During the cruise, you can expect to see large concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, and numerous bird species along the shoreline. The boat trip provides exceptional opportunities for photography and close wildlife viewing.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Bush Lodge, The Bush Lodge Banda Accommodation

Mid-Range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Buffalo Safari Lodge

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury Cottages

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive within the park. This drive provides another opportunity to search for wildlife that may not have been seen on the previous day.

The cool morning temperatures often encourage animals to remain active, increasing the chances of excellent sightings before departure. After the game drive, return to the lodge, check out, and begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

Enjoy lunch along the way and take in the beautiful scenery of western Uganda during the drive. A brief stop may be made at the Equator crossing for refreshments and photographs before continuing toward your destination.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Pumba Safari Cottages, Bush Lodge, Engiri Game Lodge

Mid-Range Accommodation

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge,Elephant Plains Lodge, Buffalo Safari Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

Mweya Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury Cottages