3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari – Ishasha tree climbing lions & Kazinga Channel

Reserve the three days Queen Elizabeth safari, a memorable Uganda game viewing safari package which is designed for you experience the most outstanding natural splendor in the pearl of Africa. It involves exploring and experiencing the vast savanna grassland and woodland of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda on a game drive where you will come across the African bush elephants, Ishasha tree climbing lions, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, birds; boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel which links Lake Edward and Lake George-an ideal spot for you to see hippos, crocodiles and water birds.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is positioned suitably in Kasese district, Western Uganda, approximately 5-6 hours. It is the second-largest national park in Uganda with area coverage of about 1978sq.km, comprising of vast savanna grassland, woodland, and rainforest. This protected area is known for its rare tree-climbing lions and huge concentration of savanna wildlife species including hippos, leopards, chimpanzees, hyenas as well as over 620 bird species, most of which can be spotted on your tour. Your 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.

Activities to do on 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari

• Game drive along Kasenyi Plains/ Ishasha tree climbing lions
• Boat/launch trip along Kazinga Channel
• Photography at Equator crossing

Brief itinerary of your 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your first day requires you to get up early in the morning to have breakfast at your place of residence or hotel and later, get a warm welcome from our driver guide who then will brief you on what you should expect on your three days Queen Elizabeth safari. After, begin your road trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is situated in Western Uganda, about 6 hours’ drive from Kampala capital city.

Drive via Masaka-Mbarara-Ishaka-Bushenyi route and en-route, you will have the first stopover at the Equator crossing and the second one at Igongo Cultural Center or Agip Motel for lunch.
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying the best view of vast tea plantations, vast savanna grassland, sceneries. Arrive early and drive through the park while catching a glimpse at savanna dwellers including African bush elephants, buffaloes. Check in at your safari lodge for relaxation, dinner and night stay.
Travel time: 6 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation choices in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Mid-range: Ihamba Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp
Budget: Simba Safari Camp, Mweya Hostels

Day 2: Game drive along Kasenyi Plains and boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Commence your day with an early morning breakfast and after, begin your morning game drive via Kasenyi Plains on the Northern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park. A game drive along this trail offers you a chance to see a variety of wildlife species including Ishasha tree climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes especially waterbucks, Uganda kobs; warthogs, birds and many others. Retreat from your 3-4 hours’ exciting game viewing experience to enjoy lunch.

At 2:00pm, spend your afternoon on a launch trip/boat cruise along Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. A boat cruise along Kazinga Channel is an exceptional water sport for you to see schools of hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds including the pelicans, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles, bee-eaters as well as other savanna dwellers.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation choices in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Mid-range: Ihamba Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp
Budget: Simba Safari Camp, Mweya Hostels

Day 3: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

Begin the day with a hot cup of tea or coffee and after, check out of your lodge. Sum up your stay at Queen Elizabeth National Park by embarking on a quick game drive then drive out of the park to Kampala or Entebbe. Lunch will be served to you at Igongo Cultural Village and stopover will be made at Equator crossing.
End of your 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari

3 days Queen Elizabeth safari includes

• Park entrance fees
• Game drives via Kasenyi Plains
• Boat cruise along Kazinga Channel
• Accommodation for 2 nights and meals
• Travel in a 4×4 drive safari vehicle
• Service of an English-speaking driver guide
• Relevant government taxes

3 days Queen Elizabeth safari excludes

• Laundry services
• Beverages
• Tips
• Cigarettes
• Telephone calls
• Hotel fees in Entebbe/Kampala