3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari – Cruise, Game Drive & Chimpanzees

Your journey begins with a 7:30 AM pick-up from your hotel in Kampala. After a quick briefing, you'll begin your 6-hour drive west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, stop at the Equator for photos and enjoy lunch at Agip Motel in Mbarara town.

As you continue, take in Uganda’s breathtaking scenery — tea plantations, long-horned Ankole cattle, and panoramic views of the Rift Valley Escarpment.

Arrive at the park by late afternoon. A brief sunset game drive introduces you to the park’s incredible wildlife. Afterward, check into Elephant Hab Lodge, enjoy dinner, and settle in for the night.

Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 376 km / ~6 hours

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive along the Kasenyi Plains, a hotspot for wildlife activity. Look out for Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, elephants, lions, and a wide variety of birds.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax before your next adventure. After lunch, head out for a 2-hour boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense populations of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the banks.

Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting species like the malachite kingfisher, African fish eagle, and pink-backed pelicans. Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you have the option of a guided primate walk in the Kyambura Gorge, known for its chimpanzee population and stunning views.

Begin your return journey to Kampala, with a cultural stop at Mpambire Drum Centre to witness traditional drum making and shop for souvenirs. Arrive in Kampala by evening, marking the end of your Queen Elizabeth adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 376 km / ~6 hours