2 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari

2 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari is a short Uganda wildlife tour designed for travellers who want to experience one of the country’s most popular national parks in a limited time. Starting from Kampala, this safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a memorable wildlife experience that combines a scenic road journey, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and a game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity and offers the chance to see animals such as elephants, buffalo, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, and, with luck, lions and hyenas. The Kazinga Channel is one of the park’s standout attractions, known for its dense concentration of wildlife along the shoreline. This short safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers, and travellers looking for a rewarding Uganda wildlife holiday without needing several days on the road

Safari Highlights

• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
• Morning game drive in one of Uganda’s leading wildlife parks
• Chances to see elephants, buffalo, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, and predators
• Short Uganda safari suitable for travellers with limited time
• Good option for a weekend wildlife safari from Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel boat cruise

You will leave Kampala at around 6 am and begin the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. The journey takes about 6 hours, passing through towns, countryside, and changing landscapes on the way to one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife parks. On arrival, you will have lunch and later head out for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

This boat cruise is one of the highlights of visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kazinga Channel attracts a high concentration of wildlife along its shores, giving you good chances to see hippos in the water, elephants and buffalo near the banks, warthogs, and a variety of birdlife. The cruise also offers excellent scenery and a relaxed introduction to the park’s wildlife experience. After the boat trip, continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation options: Budget Pumba Safari Cottages, Mid-range Ihamba Safari Lodge or Marafiki Safari Lodge, Luxury Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 2, morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, return to Kampala

Wake up early for a morning game drive in the Park, the best time to search for wildlife when animals are often more active. Depending on the route your guide takes, you may spot lions, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other species found across the park’s savannah plains. The early hours also offer better light for photography and more comfortable game-viewing conditions. After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy your packed meal, depending on the day’s arrangement. Later, check out and begin the drive back to Kampala, stopping for lunch on the way. You will arrive later in the day, marking the end of your 2-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Park entrance fees
• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
• Ground transport in a safari vehicle
• Services of an English-speaking driver guide
• One night’s accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during the trip

Exclusions

• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Alcoholic drinks and extra beverages