3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari: Wildlife, Boat Cruise, and Savannah Adventure

Our 3-Day Uganda Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park immerses you in one of Africa's most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations. Over three days, you will explore the open savannas and crater-dotted landscapes of Queen Elizabeth as you search for a wide variety of mammals and birds.

The park is renowned as one of the most biodiverse wildlife reserves on the planet, home to leopards, chimpanzees, hippos, African elephants, Cape buffaloes and many other species. A highlight of this safari is the leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you can drift past basking hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife, and enjoy the stunning views that make this waterway so famous.

• Day 1: Arrival in Uganda and scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Day 2: Sunrise savannah game drive and leisurely boat safari along the Kazinga Channel
• Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest and picturesque return journey

Embark on your 3-day Uganda safari with an early morning pickup from Kampala, heading southwest along the scenic Masaka highway toward the equator line. Your adventure begins with a highlight stop at the famous Uganda Equator monument in Kayabwe, where you can literally straddle both the northern and southern hemispheres. Here, you will observe the captivating water-corrosion experiment that illustrates how drainage patterns differ on either side of the equator, and you'll have time to take striking photos and browse handcrafted souvenirs from local artists.

From Kayabwe, the drive continues through lush countryside and rolling hills as you journey roughly 420 kilometers, a comfortable 6–7 hour drive, with ever-changing views of rural Uganda along the way. You'll arrive at your lodge in time to relax and soak in the natural surroundings before your evening meal.

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the remarkable landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's premier wildlife destinations. As the sun rises, explore the park's scenic trails and varied habitats, keeping watch for elephants, buffaloes, lions, and numerous antelope species. With some luck, you may also encounter other members of the celebrated Big Five, making this a memorable highlight of your Uganda safari.

After lunch, embark on a relaxing boat safari along the renowned Kazinga Channel. Stretching approximately 36 kilometres between Lake George and Lake Edward, the channel is famous for its abundant wildlife. Cruise close to large pods of hippos, spot Nile crocodiles along the shoreline, and enjoy sightings of numerous resident and migratory bird species. The combination of dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife makes this cruise a spectacular way to experience the park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Begin your final safari day with chimpanzee tracking in the lush Kalinzu Forest, offering an exciting opportunity to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat.

Afterward, drive back to Kampala with a lunch stop in Masaka and a final visit to the Equator. Reflect on the unforgettable wildlife and cultural experiences that made your Uganda safari memorable.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch