Queen Elizabeth Safari
Queen Elizabeth Safari in Uganda is a Uganda safari tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This African wildlife park in Uganda was named in honor of the Queen of the UK. The 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari takes you to a park that rich in diversity.
The park has an excellent weather condition as it is bordered by the Ruwenzori Mountains in the west of the Great Rift Valley. Queen Elizabeth Safari National Park in Uganda takes you to the park that provides an ultimate feast for all senses.
On this 3 days Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth National park you will enjoy the sight of a crater lake. This lake is full of glorious flamingos. You may visit the bat cave in the extraordinary Maramagambo forest when on This African safari in Uganda.
There is a chance of sighting of the legendary Shoebill Stork. You may also see the amazing vista from the Mweya Peninsula. Queen Elizabeth Safari in Uganda highlights includes game drive and a boat cruise.
About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is in southwest Uganda. Leopards roam the Mweya Peninsula, which lies beside Lake Edward. Nearby Lake Katwe is a huge volcanic explosion crater. Boats on the Kazinga Channel float past hippos and Nile crocodiles. Chimpanzees inhabit the Kyambura Gorge.
Trails lead to bat caves in the central Maramagambo Forest. The Ishasha area is home to tree-climbing lions and shoebill storks. Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination.
The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds.
3 day Queen Elizabeth Safari Highlights
- Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Great Scenery
3 Day Queen Elizabeth Safari Itinerary
Day 1: KAMPALA – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
You will be met by our rep. He will brief you on this African safari in Uganda before you depart Kampala. The drive will go through Uganda’s beautiful green countryside. Watch out for the Equator en-route as well as plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Proceed to the Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in time for lunch. After lunch proceed for an evening game drive where you will also see the crater Lakes. Return back for dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 2. QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast we’ll go for a morning game drive in the Park. Expect to see the famous Big Five; Elephant, Buffalos, Lions, Bush bucks, Kobs, Giant forest hog, Hyenas and Waterbucks. In the afternoon we’ll take a launch cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel.
Here you will appreciate the scores of Hippos, Buffalos, and Crocodiles close to the waterside as well as the rare Leopard prowling. There is a variety of bird species especially the famous Shoebill, pelican and Jacana. Dinner and overnight will be at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 3. QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – KAMPALA
Wake up to an early breakfast at your Queen Elizabeth lodge. With game drive as you depart, check out of the park. You will be driving back to Kampala. You will arrive early in the afternoon. Drop off will be at your Kampala hotel.
End of Queen Elizabeth Safari in Uganda
3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari Costs
The 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari cost includes
- Accommodation with meals as per program
- Bottled water
- Park entrance fees
- Private safari-vehicle
- An English speaking guide
- Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Game drives as per program
- Park access fees
- Government taxes
- Lots of fun and African sunshine
The 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari cost does not include
- Items of personal use
- All drinks, beverages and alcohol other than what is served at breakfast
- Deviation from the Itinerary
- Visa
- Tips and porterage
- Insurance
What you carry for your 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari
- Sun glasses
- Camera gear
- Sun Screen
- Insect Repelant
- Heavy and light clothes
- Sturdy hiking boots
