This 3 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife tour is a perfect Uganda safari that will create a signature of memories for every traveler. From wildlife viewing to driving through lush green vegetation, travelers will explore Uganda’s most popular national Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park was named after the queen of England – Queen Elizabeth II.
The park is popular for being home to the rare tree-climbing lions. Other animals that one should expect to see during this 3 days safari include; elephants, baboons, warthogs, gazelles, buffaloes and leopards. You will also track the chimps of Kyambura Gorge. A boat cruise at Kazinga channel will allow you to interact with the local members of the community. You will also meet schools of hippos as well as the Nile crocodiles.
Now that you have an idea of how your 3 days Queen Elizabeth wildlife tour will look like, let’s dive into the details of the itinerary.
Summary
- Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Morning Game drive and afternoon Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel
- Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Upon arrival at the airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will meet our professional driver guide. He or she will brief you about your 3 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife tour. You will then embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kampala – Masaka – Mbarara – Kasese road. You will make a stopover at the Uganda equator for pictorial moments. It is at this point that you will step into the two hemispheres of the world at the same time. Lunch will be en-route. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game drive and afternoon Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the Kasenyi sector or Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will meet animals like elephants, hippos, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, warthogs, gazelles, etc. Visit the Katwe salt mining area. Return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel. You will encounter many birds, hippos and Nile crocodiles. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, you will go for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. You will enjoy an exceptional walk in the rift valley escarpment. You will Upon meeting a chimpanzee family, you will spend one hour in their presence. You will also encounter several bird species and butterflies.
Later, you will drive back to Kampala. Lunch will be en route and you can make a second stopover at the Uganda Equator for another experience. The driver will drop you at the Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
