About This Destination

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife destinations, offering a variety of activities for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Located in the western part of the country, it is home to diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an array of thrilling activities, including safari game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, and bird watching. Whether you're looking for wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, or cultural experiences, Queen Elizabeth promises an unforgettable Uganda safari.

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  1. Game Drives

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    • Explore the park's savannah, spotting elephants, lions, buffaloes, and tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
  2. Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

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    • Enjoy a boat cruise to view hippos, elephants, and birds along the Kazinga Channel.
  3. Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge

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    • Track wild chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge for a thrilling experience.
  4. Bird Watching

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    • Spot over 600 bird species, including eagles and hornbills, throughout the park.
  5. Nature Walks and Hiking

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    • Explore the park's forests and crater lakes with guided hikes.
  6. Cultural Tours

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    • Visit local communities to learn about their traditions and culture.
  7. Night Game Drives

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    • Spot nocturnal creatures like leopards and hyenas on a night drive.

Best Time to Visit

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  • Visit during the dry season (December-February and June-September) for the best wildlife viewing.

Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an unforgettable Uganda safari experience with its unique activities and rich biodiversity.

Activities
Activities

Itinerary

Early morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from any place of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal. We will reach later in the afternoon at The Bush Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. In the late afternoon, we will go for a game drive if you are not tired.
Driving time: ± 7, 5 hours
Day 1 and 2
Budget Tour: The Bush Lodge—"Lazy"” camping
Comfortable Tour: The Bush Lodge

Day 2: In Queen Elizabeth National Park
This day is for a game drive on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP with thousands of Ugandan Kobs, lions, elephants, etc. Also on the program is a two-hour launch trip on the Kazinga channel, where we will see all the animals from the waterside.

After breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring us back to Kampala. We will stop in Mbarara for lunch and then continue. After Masaka town, we will stop at the Equator for a tea/coffee break and buy souvenirs. We will bring you back to the hotel of your choice in Kampala for overnight. If you are continuing your journey somewhere else or back home, we will bring you to the airport for check-in after refreshing from our guesthouse.
Driving time: ± 7, 5 hours
Return flight or an extra night in our Airport Guesthouse for just $82 a double / $70 a single (including BB and airport transfer).

Accommodations

Budget Tour                                                                              Comfortable Tour

The Bush Lodge – “Lazy” camping                                           The Bush Lodge

The Bush Lodge – “Lazy” camping                                           The Bush Lodge

Extra night in our Airport Guesthouse for $ 82

a double / $ 70 a single (including BB and airport transfer)

 

  • Guides
  • Vehicle
  • Fuel
  • English speaking drive
  • Park entrance
  • Game drives
  • Boat trip
  • Rangers in the parks
  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water
  • Drinks
  • Tip
  • Laundry services
  • Meals (around US$ 30 per person per day)
  • Visa (Uganda)
  • Any other personal interests