Embark on an exhilarating journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, starting with a pick-up from Kampala City or Entebbe Airport. Enjoy a scenic drive, with stops at the equator for photo opportunities and the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and cultural insights. Arrive at the park, where you’ll experience a night game drive in the Ishasha sector, famed for its tree-climbing lions.
Choose from luxury accommodations like Mweya Safari Lodge, mid-range options such as Park View Safari Lodge, or budget-friendly Pumba Safari Lodge. Day two begins with a morning lion tracking/game drive in Kasenyi Plains, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, offering sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Witness the fascinating process of salt extraction at Lake Katwe Salt Works before concluding the day with dinner at the lodge.
Kampala
Embark on an exciting journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park as our knowledgeable driver/guide picks you up from your location in Kampala City or Entebbe Airport. After a comprehensive briefing about your 3-day adventure, begin a 6-7 hours’ drive to the park, making a memorable stopover at the equator for photo opportunities and exploration of local craft shops.
Enjoy lunch at Igongo Cultural Center, offering a unique view of animal and people’s sculptures, a museum visit, and an opportunity for book shopping. Continue your scenic drive through Mbarara, Bushenyi, and Fort Portal, reaching Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the evening, partake in a night game drive in the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions that often rest in fig tree branches. Check-in, refresh, and dine at your chosen accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Park View Safari Lodge (Mid-range), or Pumba Safari Lodge (Budget).
Meal Plan: Full Board
Kick off the day with an early breakfast before heading to Kasenyi Plains for a morning lion tracking/game drive. Marvel at the diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, indulge in a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, and an array of bird species. Visit Lake Katwe Salt Works to witness the fascinating process of rock salt extraction. Optionally, continue to Lake Munyanyange for bird watching. Conclude the day with dinner at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, check out of the lodge for a final morning game drive. Spend three hours exploring the park, ensuring you capture any missed animals from previous drives. Depart the park and head back to Kampala, passing by tea plantations and enjoying lunch in Fort Portal.
The journey continues via Mubende, with an estimated arrival in Kampala in the early evening. Drop-offs can be arranged at Entebbe International Airport, Kampala, or your chosen lodge.