3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Our 3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari takes you to Uganda’s most visited National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park, this impressive Uganda Safari Destination is located in western region of the country, covering an area of 1,978 square kilometers.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for its various ecosystems such as the beautiful lakes, the impressive Kazinga Channel, extensive savannah, humid forests and lush wetlands.
The park is home to about 100 mammal species as well as 606 bird species, including large herds of elephants and buffaloes, lions, leopards, elands among others which you will see during the game drives and boat cruise. Queen Elizabeth National Park is also home to the rare tree climbing lions that are found in the Ishasha Sector.
Highlights of 3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will meet your representative of African Vacation Safari, he will brief you about the safari and embark on a 6 hours journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way you will have a stopover at the Equator for pictures and a chance to stand both in Northern and Southern Hemispheres at one place.
Proceed to the Park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge, in the afternoon you will go for an afternoon game exploring the beautiful landscape of the park characterized with open grasslands, swamps and lakes. Lookout for several animals including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes and several bird species.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari
Start your day with a cup of coffee before heading out for a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains where you explore several trails.
Along the Kasenyi trail, there is a great opportunity of seeing various animals like waterbucks, Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, lions as well as various birds. After the drive, return to the lodge for lunch.
Later in the afternoon, you will head to Kazinga Channel for a 2 hours cruising, the channel is a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward, while on a boat you will see various animals including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, warthogs, elephants, kobs among others and several bird species including pelicans, malachite kingfishers, pink-backed pelicans among others. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then check out of your lodge and go for an en-route morning game drive giving you a chance to see more animals and some you might have missed during the previous game drives.
Continue on your journey back to Kampala with en-route lunch and a stopover at Mpambire Drum Centre where you will see how drums are made by the locals and also buy some souvenirs. Proceed to Kampala where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 3 Days Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Tour inclusions
· Touring and photography
· Full-time tour guide (English speaking)
· Transportation
· Accommodation (Full board)
· Bottled drinking water
· Park Fees
· All activities as listed in the itinerary
Tour Exclusions
· Visas
· International flights
· Tip
· Laundry services
· Kampala hotel fees
· Beverages/ drinks and any other optional activities.
