3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overview

In 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari, you will come across a lot of wild animals from the big cuts to primates like chimpanzees and savannahs to rich rivers, Queen Elizabeth National Park literally has it all. This adventure is a fusion of a game viewing drive and a boat cruise that promises an unprecedented experience in the hotspots of the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today you will be picked up around 7:30 am from Entebbe, and head westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Traversing through Uganda’s beautiful green countryside, 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 bird’s species. Enroute to Queen Elizabeth National Park there will be small stopovers at spots of tourist interest. Continuing your drive through savannah grasslands and plenty of herds of the endemic long horned ankole, you will reach Queen Elizabeth National Park by late afternoon.

Accommodation: Budget – Pumba Safari Cottages

 : Midrange – Marafiki Safari Lodge

 : Luxury – Katara Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Game Drives and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel

Today your day will begin early by 6:30 AM, the sunrise time is usually the best time to spot animals in their natural habitats. Heading off for a game drive at the break of dawn you will be able to see Africa’s highly famed “Big 5”, Bush Bucks, Giant Hogs, Antelopes, Waterbucks and plenty of birds. You will finish your game drive and return back to the accommodation just in time for a good and relaxing breakfast. In the afternoon, post lunch you will head out for a boat cruise along the staggering Kazinga channel. Cruising the channel at close proximity animals, you will be able to spot hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles and Elephants bathing on the channel’s banks. After completing your boat cruise, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Budget – Pumba Safari Cottages

 : Midrange – Marafiki Safari Lodge

 : Luxury – Katara Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 – Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe

This morning you will have a farewell game viewing drive at 6:30AM to look for animals that you might not have seen, returning to your lodge for breakfast before driving back to Entebbe.  You will have a brief stopover at the equator for lunch and for pictures in the northern and southern hemisphere. Drop off Entebbe International airport or a city hotel/residence

Accommodation: No accommodation is per-booked in this day

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch – dinner on own arrangements

The above itinerary includes:

  • Ground transport in a safari 4 x 4
  • 2 litres mineral water per day per person
  • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees where applicable
  • Service of a professional English-speaking driver guide
  • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

The above itinerary excludes

  • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
  • Tips to porters and driver/ guide
  • Insurance
  • Items of personal nature
  • Any other item not included on the includes list