Introduction
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most diverse wildlife reserve, where open savannah, volcanic crater lakes, wetlands, and the Kazinga Channel create one of East Africa’s richest ecosystems. Located between Lake Edward and Lake George, the park offers remarkable game viewing and one of the highest biodiversity levels on the continent.
This short safari is designed for travellers seeking a refined yet immersive wildlife experience within a limited timeframe. From classic savannah game drives to a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, the journey reveals elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife in a landscape shaped by the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1-Kampala / Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2 Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Day 3 – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kampala / Entebbe
Ideal For
- Short luxury safaris from Kampala or Entebbe
- First-time visitors to Uganda
- Wildlife enthusiasts
- Pre- or post-gorilla trekking extensions
- Couples and private travellers
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1-Kampala / Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kampala or Entebbe in the morning and begin the scenic journey toward western Uganda. The drive passes rolling countryside, tea plantations, and traditional rural landscapes.
Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the Kasenyi plains, one of the park’s prime wildlife viewing areas, known for elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and lions.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Early morning game drive through the savannah plains when wildlife is most active. This is an excellent opportunity to spot predators returning from their nocturnal hunts as well as large herds of antelope and elephant.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in East Africa, with large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and numerous water birds gathering along the shoreline.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, depart the park and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
En route, stop at the Equator for photographs and optional souvenir shopping before continuing to your hotel or the airport for onward travel.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Collection
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Elephant Plains Lodge
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Boutique / Mid-Range
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Enganzi Lodge
Inclusions
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 2 nights accommodation on full board basis
- All park entrance fees
- Scheduled game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Bottled drinking water during transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Gratuities and optional activities
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