3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari – Hail Tours Uganda

On this 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari, you will experience some of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s unmatched natural attractions. Kick-starting in the vibrant Capital, Kampala, you will have two full nights in one of the most exquisite accommodation options in addition to having plenty of time to explore the wildlife, birds and other natural features.

You will end the trip in the same city, where you will decide where to continue after the three days- fly back home or go on exploring the beauty of Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda is over 1978 square kilometers, making it the second largest Park in the country with over 95 mammal species (the second highest in the country after Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) and about 600 bird species, making it the richest ever recorded in Uganda.

Besides wildlife diversity, this Park is also renowned for its spectacular landscapes that include freshwater and Crater Lakes, woodlands, forests, savannah grasslands, forests and so much more.

Highlights of the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari

• Take game drive through the wildlife-endowed areas of Murchison falls National Park.
• Be mesmerized by the jaw-dropping sceneries along the way.
• Admire the rich wildlife species of Queen Elizabeth National Park that include elephants, buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, Topis, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, warthogs and so much more.
• Sight numerous bird species during the Kazinga Boat cruise.

3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Brief Itinerary 

• Day 1: Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Fort Portal or Mbarara route.
• Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park tour with game drive and Boat ride.
• Day 3: End of safari: Drive back to the Capital.

Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Fort Portal or Mbarara route

Arise and shine with excitement for your first day of this 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari and receive briefing from your safari driver on the trip and what to expect during the journey.

You will spend between seven and eight hours driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park, making stops along the way for photography as well as lunch. In the late afternoon, you will get to your final destination and relax at the Lodge while waiting for dinner and overnight.

Overnight;

• Mweya Safari Lodge or Buffalo Safari Lodge (luxury).
• Enganzi Game Lodge or Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (midrange).
• Simba Safari Camp or Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Drive time: 7-8 hours.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park tour with game drive and Boat ride

This day is officially the first day of exploring and discovering the beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will start the day with a cup of coffee, hopping onto the safari vehicle and driving to Kasenyi Plains (hot spot for wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park).

Begin driving through this area while spotting Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, African bush elephants, warthogs, bushbucks, Topis, Cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas, lions and sometimes leopards.

Our 3 days to Queen Elizabeth National park as well take you to explore the stunning Ishasha sector. Known for its unique tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife, Ishasha offers incredible opportunities for spotting elephants, buffalo, and various bird species in their natural habitat. Our expert guides will lead you through scenic landscapes, ensuring you don’t miss any exciting moments.

After 3-4 hours of driving through the Park, you will return for a proper breakfast at the Lodge, rest for the remainder of the morning. Later be served a hot meal and continue to the Mweya jetty for the briefing before undertaking the boat ride through Kazinga Channel.

The Boat ride takes one and a half to two hours of spotting different animals that include Hippos, Nile crocodiles and Elephants as well as birds like saddle-billed storks, African fish eagles, pink-backed and great white pelicans, to mention but a few.

Overnight;

• Mweya Safari Lodge or Buffalo Safari Lodge (luxury).
• Enganzi Game Lodge or Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (midrange).
• Simba Safari Camp or Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: End of safari: Drive back to the Capital

Have one last breakfast at the Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park before making your way to Kampala. Get dropped-off at the Airport before being helped with check-in procedures. Safe journey and see you again!!!!!!

End of 3 Days Safari

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What’s included on our 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari?

• Entry fees for Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Boat ride through Kazinga Channel.
• Ground transportation by a comfortable private 4X4 safari vehicle.
• The services of a fulltime English-speaking driver guide.
• Bottled water.
• 2 nights’ accommodation.
• Relevant Government taxes and levies.

What’s excluded on our 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari?

• Visa fees (if required).
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry fees, cigarettes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, tipping, to mention but a few.
• Additional activities outside of the itinerary
• Travel insurance

Queen Elizabeth National Park Tickets

Queen Elizabeth National Park tickets are required for entry and vary depending on the type of activities you wish to engage in. The park charges an entrance fee for both foreign and Ugandan visitors, with fees for residents being lower.

In addition to the entrance fee, you’ll need to purchase permits for specific activities such as game drives or a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Fees also apply for guided nature walks and chimpanzee tracking (in the Kyambura Gorge). It’s advisable to book tickets and permits in advance to secure your safari activities.

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