3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Tour – Queen Elizabeth National Park is apparently the most popular national park in Uganda.
It’s one of the best destinations for wildlife viewing and the only place where you can find tree-climbing lions.
Bordering the Ruwenzori Mountains, it hosts over 90 mammal species, 10 species of primates, and several other big cats.
This 3-day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari takes you to this marvelous destination for a memorable wildlife viewing encounter.
3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
- Day 3: Visit the Crater and Transfer to Kampala
Detailed 3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari Itinerary
This 3-day Queen Elizabeth package is crafted to offer you the very best encounter in this popular Uganda safari destination.
It includes several game viewing drives and is one of the most affordable Uganda safaris.
It becomes even more affordable when booked under our group safaris in Uganda.
For larger groups, we offer unbeatable discounts on trips.
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast, depart from Kampala and drive to southwestern Uganda through Mbarara Town.
Make brief stops at the Equator for photography and coffee, and another at Agip Motel in Mbarara for lunch.
After lunch, drive straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Kazinga Channel trails.
Enjoy an evening game drive along the channel towards your safari lodge.
This trail runs adjacent to the Kazinga Channel and leads to the Katunguru Gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Popular animal sightings here include Bushbucks, Warthogs, and Elephants.
If time permits, drive north towards Baboon Cliff to admire the scenery and the Ruwenzori Mountains.
To ensure timely arrival at your lodge, continue driving while observing wildlife.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Rise early and head north to the Kasenyi sector for a morning game drive.
Common sightings include Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions (three of the Big Five game animals), and other wildlife species like cats and Kobs.
Return to your lodge for breakfast and relax before your afternoon boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a launch trip on the Kazinga Channel where you’ll see numerous animals such as Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants, and various bird species.
The shores of this river attract many animals for water, providing ample viewing opportunities.
Day 3: Visit the Crater and Transfer to Kampala
Have an early morning breakfast and drive to explore the explosion crater and the Katwe salt works, two of the most beautiful features in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Afterward, proceed with your drive back to Kampala. If flying, you may also have a chance to see the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector.
Lunch will be served at Igongo Cultural Center before your final drive to Kampala for drop-off or departure.
End of 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Tour.
Extension: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are located nearby, offering a perfect opportunity to add a mountain gorilla trekking experience to your package.
This would require one or two extra days. You can check out our 4-day Gorillas & Wildlife Safari for more details.
