3 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda

This 3-day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari is designed for travellers who want a short Uganda safari focused on classic savannah wildlife, scenic landscapes, and a strong water-based safari activity. The route starts in Kampala and takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda. It is a strong option for travellers who want a compact wildlife safari without committing to a longer circuit across several parks. Instead of trying to cover too much ground, this itinerary focuses on one of Uganda’s best-known wildlife parks, combining road scenery, game drives, and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise in a short and practical format

Safari Highlights

• 3 days Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari from Kampala
• Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda
• Evening game drive on arrival
• Morning wildlife game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Return to Kampala with optional cultural stopovers

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, evening game drive

Early in the morning, after breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and get on the road by 7 am. Drive toward southwestern Uganda with stopovers at the Equator and Mbarara town for lunch. Continue through woodlands, long-horned Ankole cattle areas, open grasslands, rift valley escarpments, and tea plantations before reaching Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, go for an evening game drive and later return to the lodge. Overnight, Luxury Mweya Safari Lodge, Mid-range Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge, Budget Simba Safari Camp

Day 2, Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth, Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Early in the morning, after breakfast, drive to the northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of wildlife. Watch out for animals such as elephants, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, and other savannah species. The park is also known for its rich birdlife, with over 600 recorded bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. Later in the afternoon, go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. During the cruise, you will have a good chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the shores. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at your previous lodge.

Day 3, Return to Kampala, optional cultural stopovers

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out. If time and budget allow, you may opt for an additional activity such as lion tracking or a primate walk before starting the journey back to Kampala. On the way back, stop at Igongo Cultural Centre and Mpambire Drum Centre for cultural experiences that add more depth to the return journey. These visits offer a chance to learn more about the heritage of the Ankole and Buganda regions before continuing to Kampala. Arrive in the late afternoon.

Inclusions and exclusions

Inclusions

• Private transport in a safari vehicle
• English-speaking driver guide
• Accommodation for 2 nights
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Evening game drive on arrival
• Main wildlife game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Kazinga Channel boat cruise
• Bottled drinking water during road transfers

Exclusions

• International flights
• Uganda visa
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks and extra beverages
• Optional lion tracking or primate walk
• Items of a personal nature