OVERVIEW

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most diverse and scenic wildlife National Parks, second largest of ten National parks, offering a mix of savannah, wetlands, crater lakes, and forests. It's home to four of the Big Five—lions (including the rare tree-climbing lions of Ishasha), leopards, elephants, and buffalo—along with hippos, crocodiles, and over 600 bird species. The park features several unique trekking experiences, including chimpanzee tracking in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge and nature walks around the crater lakes and Maramagambo Forest. Visitors can explore the ancient salt mining traditions in Katwe town and tour the nearby salt lakes, which provide striking scenery and cultural insights. Fishing villages along Lake Edward and Lake George offer glimpses into the daily lives of local communities and opportunities for cultural interaction.

DETAILED itinerary

Day 1
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP)
Embark on a 6 hour drive to South Western Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our first stop is at the Equator; the imaginary line that divides the earth into two halves, and one of the big landmarks in Uganda. It is an incomparably exciting experience to stand at the equator, with one leg in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere. We'll proceed to Mbarara, Uganda's dairy capital and 3d largest town, and stop for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. The museum at Igongo has the richest collection of artifacts and items from ancient Ankore Kingdom; they give unrivaled insights into the traditional lifestyle of this region. After you've stuffed your tummy with delicious local cuisine and informative ancient history, we'll set off directly for Queen Elizabeth National Park. If you're for it when we arrive, we'll do an evening game drive.

Day 2
Wildlife Safari & Boat cruise 
Set out early to catch the majestic rising sun, watch the wildlife wake from the long night. If you're lucky, you are likely to watch the Big Four catch and crunch breakfast in the vast savannah grasslands of this park. You'Il head for lunch after the drive and transfer to a Uganda Wildlife Authority boat for a boat cruise along the serene Kazinga Channel. The scenery from this view is something to write home about, and you'll be treated to amazing sightings of wildlife watering at the channel or trotting at its banks.

Day 3
Kampala
Depending on how much safari experience, You 'll embark  on an early Morning Wildlife safari as you set off from the park and head to the only Ugandan town with an English name, Fort Portal. This town is a renowned tourism hub situated at the foot hills of the Rwenzori mountains and  sandwiched between rolling hills and vast tea estates. After lunch, we'll proceed to Kampala on a road with the most breathtaking and rewarding scenery in the country.

 BEST TIME TO GO

All Year Round

 INCLUDED

Professional guide(s)
Accommodation (type and quality)
Meals (if applicable)
Park fees / entry permits
Equipment (if any)
Transport (if provided)

NOT INCLUDUED

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities (if any)

 ADDTIONAL NOTES

Difficulty level: [Easy / Moderate / Challenging]
Age requirements: [e.g., 15+ years]
Gear to bring: [List any essential items]
Special considerations: [Health, safety, cultural norms]