Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular park in Uganda. It was named after the queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, after her visit to the park in 1952. On this Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari, explore the diverse habitats that provide home to numerous bird species, insects, reptiles and amphibians and mammals.
The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, the crater lakes, forested gorges that are home to chimpanzees. The savannah plains, swamps, rivers, and the beautiful Kazinga channel – are home to an abundance of wildlife. The park has the highest number of bird species in Uganda and any protected area in East Africa.
Safari Highlights for the Queen Elizabeth wildlife Safari
- Scenery
- Game drives in Kasenyi plains
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Itinerary for the Queen Elizabeth wildlife Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave for the medley of wonders for the queen Elizabeth wildlife safari. This Uganda wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth will give you opportunities to see remarkable landscapes and scenery in Uganda’s countryside. You will pass agricultural fields of different people working or seated by the stalls of fruit and vegetables. Most homes are by the roadside for easy access to transport but also because they have access to amenities like power and water.
You will have a stopover at the Equator monument. Have lunch at Igongo cultural museum – the home of Ankore culture. Continue to the park for the Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari.
Alternatively you can take a flight to Mweya airstrip or Kasese Airstrip shortening your transit time. This will then afford you time in the afternoon to either do a boat safari or a community tour.
Drive time – 6 hours OR Scheduled Flight –1 hour 45 minutes
Day 2: Game drive and boat safari on Kazinga channel
Enjoy this Queen Elizabeth Wildlife safari. The park is known to have the highest biodiversity of any protected area in East Africa. After breakfast, leave for a morning game drive exploring the park in the Kasenyi plains searching for predators and grazers.
Return to the lodge for lunch or have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Kazinga Channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. This offers an excellent opportunity for photography moments of Hippos, Buffaloes, Elephants and magnificent bird species by the water.
Day 3: Travel back to Kampala/ Entebbe
Your Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari has come to an end but the memories will live with you forever. Leave for Kampala, have lunch en route and proceed to your hotel or Airport.
Drive time – 6 hours OR Scheduled Flight –1 hour 45 minutes
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