This 2-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park gives you a short but rewarding wildlife experience. It is Uganda’s most popular safari park, known for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, large herds of elephants, buffalos, hippos, and many bird species including migratory birds.
The main highlights of this safari are a game drive in the Savannah and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. The road trip is also enjoyable, with views of tea plantations, banana gardens, Rwenzori mountain ranges, and roadside markets.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Afternoon Boat Cruise
You will be picked up from an agreed point in Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning and transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes about 7 hours, giving you a chance to enjoy the countryside views.
Have a lunch stop at a local restaurant along the way, then continue to the Kazinga Channel for your boat cruise. Look out for buffalos, crocodiles, elephants, hippos, antelopes, and many bird species by the water. The cruise takes about 2 hours. Afterward, head to your booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kampala
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in either the Kasenyi Plains or the Mweya Peninsula. You will have a chance to see elephants, buffalos, lions, warthogs, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and other animals.
After the game drive, enjoy your packed breakfast before starting the journey back to Kampala. This will mark the end of your 2-day safari.
