3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

This 3 day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park includes pick-up.  And transfer to the park, an evening game drive, a morning game drive, a Crater Lake exploration. An afternoon launch cruise, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, and a return back to Entebbe. The 3-day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari is a comprehensive tour of the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. The tour provides ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Including game drives in the evening and morning, a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel, and a chimpanzee tracking experience in Kyambura Gorge.

Visitors will also have the chance to visit the Crater Lake, a breathtaking location surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills, and learn about its rich history and geology. The tour includes a convenient pick-up and transfer from Entebbe to the national park and back. Throughout the tour, visitors will get to experience the diverse landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, including rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic lakes. The launch cruise is a relaxing and peaceful way to enjoy the park’s scenery and wildlife.

Trip Highlights

Wildlife viewing:

The tour provides ample opportunities for wildlife viewing, with a game drive in the evening and morning, and a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Visitors can expect to see a variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and many different species of birds.

Crater Lake Exploration:

A visit to the Crater Lake provides an opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the area and learn about its rich history and geology.

Chimpanzee Tracking:

The chimpanzee tracking experience in Kyambura Gorge is an exciting adventure. That takes visitors deep into the forest to see these fascinating primates in their natural habitat.

Scenic Beauty:

The tour takes visitors through the stunning landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Including rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic lakes.

Relaxation:

The launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel is a relaxing and peaceful way to enjoy the park’s scenery and wildlife.

Convenient Transport:

The tour includes a convenient pick-up and transfer from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park and back.

These highlights make this 3-day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari tour an unforgettable experience filled with stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and exciting adventures.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast you will be picked up from your location in Entebbe or Kampala and transferred to the national park. The drive to the park is approximately 5-6 hours, and along the way, you will get to see the stunning scenery of Uganda’s countryside.  You will have a stopover at the equator have an exciting experience of standing both in northern and southern hemispheres. You will also have an array of an experiment how water swirls specifically in different directions when placed in the northern and southern hemispheres. While here, you will as many photos for the experience and experiments as you can since photography is allowed.

Then after the equator experience you will again embark on your journey driving to Mbarara city and along the way you will stop for lunch break. After your meals, the journey will continue and as you approach Bushenyi you will be welcomed by the coolest atmospheric air ever experienced in Uganda. As well as the lush tea plantations on the hilly slopes of Igara and Ishaka.

Once you arrive at the park, you will check into your lodge and relax for a while before setting out on an evening game drive. During the game drive, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and many other species. The game drive lasts for 2-3 hours and provides a great opportunity to experience the beauty and serenity of the park at dusk.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Launch Cruise along Kazinga Channel

Morning Game Drive

On the second day of the safari, after your breakfast. You will straightaway  start the day with an early morning game drive. The drive will certainly  take you to different parts of the park. Where you will have the chance to see different animals and birds in their natural habitats. You will stand a chance to see animals for instance the  shy leopard, lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, hyenas, baboons, kobs (antelopes), monkeys, hippos, and crocodiles among others. Additionally, you may also have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of bird species, such as the African fish eagle, and various species of kingfishers and hornbills. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise and is home to over 612 bird species, making it a popular destination for birders.

More so, you can expect to see the beautiful landscapes of the park, including the Kazinga Channel, which is a narrow strip of water connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, and is known for its large populations of hippos, elephants, and water birds.

However, after the morning game drive, you will visit the Crater Lake, a stunning location located in the heart of the park. The lake was formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and is surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history and geology of the area, as well as take in the breathtaking views. Later you will drive back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Afternoon Launch Cruise along Kazinga Channel

In the afternoon, you will enjoy an unforgettable launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. During the cruise, you will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife such as  hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and many different species of birds. Furthermore, the launch cruise is a relaxing and peaceful way to experience the beauty of the park and its wildlife. Later after the cruise you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Transfer Back Kampala

On the final day of the safari, after your breakfast. You will participate in a chimpanzee tracking experience in the Kyambura Gorge. This exciting adventure will take you deep into the forest.  Furthermore, where you will have the chance to see these fascinating primates in their natural habitat.

Meanwhile, after the chimpanzee tracking, you will return to your lodge. Later pack your bags, and head back to Entebbe or Kampala. The drive back to Entebbe or Kampala will take approximately 5 – 6 hours, and you will arrive in the late afternoon. Thus  this 3day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari provides a comprehensive and unforgettable experience, filled with stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and exciting adventures. Thank you for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations and we hope to see you again in Uganda.

Location: Kampala (Uganda)

Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)

 Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Cost Includes on 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari:

• Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
• Private transport for 3 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
• Flue for 3 days
• English safari driver guide for 3 days
• Mid-range accommodation for 2 night on full board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
• All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
• 1 Chimpanzee Trekking permit per person (Kyambura Gorge)
• A visit to the Equator land mark

Cost Excludes on 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari:

• International and domestic flights
• Country entry visa
• Personal travel insurance
• Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
• Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
• Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)

Special Deals on African Safari 2023-2024 (Rates Per Person in USD)

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.