3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park

3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park with 4×4 Trip Car Hire Uganda

Explore one of Uganda’s most iconic national parks on this 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Discover the diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and incredible boat cruises with comfortable transport and accommodation options that make your journey as enjoyable as the destination itself.

Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx. 400 km)

• Early Morning Departure: Begin your journey from Kampala at around 7:00 AM. You will be picked up from your hotel by a 4×4 safari vehicle. The road trip offers stunning views of Uganda’s countryside, including the Equator stopover, where you can take photos and explore local crafts.
• Lunch Stop in Mbarara: Enjoy lunch in Mbarara at a local restaurant, known for its delicious Ugandan cuisine.
• Arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park: By late afternoon, you will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge and relax as you prepare for an evening game drive.
• Evening Game Drive: Embark on a short evening game drive where you can spot animals such as elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes as they graze in the plains.
• Dinner and Overnight: After the game drive, head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

  Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – $250 per person, per night (Full board)
  • Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge – $150 per person, per night (Full board)
  • Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages – $80 per person, per night (Full board)

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

• Morning Game Drive: After an early breakfast, set off for a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains. This area is rich in wildlife, and you can expect to see lions, leopards, elephants, and a variety of antelopes and bird species.
• Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which is renowned for its high concentration of hippos and crocodiles. You will also see many elephants, buffaloes, and birds at the water’s edge.
• Optional Visit to Katwe Salt Lakes: After the boat cruise, visit the Katwe Salt Lakes, where you can learn about traditional salt mining methods.
• Dinner and Overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and another overnight stay.

  Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – $250 per person, per night (Full board)
  • Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge – $150 per person, per night (Full board)
  • Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages – $80 per person, per night (Full board)

Day 3: Transfer Back to Kampala

• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge (Optional): Before leaving, you can choose to go for an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in the Kyambura Gorge at an additional cost ($50 per person).
• Departure for Kampala: After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your drive back to Kampala, arriving by late afternoon. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, with a stopover for lunch along the way.
• End of Tour: Drop-off at your hotel or residence in Kampala, marking the end of your 3-day safari adventure.

Tour Package Costs

1. Transport

• 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (Self-Drive): $100 per day
• 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with Driver/Guide: $150 per day

Total for 3 days:

• Self-Drive: $300
• With Driver/Guide: $450

2. Accommodation (Per Night)

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – $250 per person
• Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge – $150 per person
• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages – $80 per person

Total for 2 Nights (Full Board):

• Luxury: $500
• Mid-range: $300
• Budget: $160

3. Park Entrance Fees

• Foreign Non-Resident: $40 per person, per day
• Foreign Resident: $30 per person, per day
• East African Citizens: UGX 20,000 per person, per day

Total for 2 days:

• Foreign Non-Resident: $80
• Foreign Resident: $60
• East African Citizens: UGX 40,000

4. Activities

• Morning Game Drive: Included in the package
• Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: $30 per person
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge (Optional): $50 per person

5. Meals

• Full board included in the accommodation rates.

Grand Total for 3 Days (Per Person)

Option 1: Luxury Package (Mweya Safari Lodge, 4×4 with Driver/Guide)

• Transport: $450
• Accommodation: $500
• Park Fees: $80
• Boat Cruise: $30
• Total: $1,060 per person

Option 2: Mid-Range Package (Enganzi Lodge, 4×4 Self-Drive)

• Transport: $300
• Accommodation: $300
• Park Fees: $80
• Boat Cruise: $30
• Total: $710 per person

Option 3: Budget Package (Pumba Safari Cottages, 4×4 Self-Drive)

• Transport: $300
• Accommodation: $160
• Park Fees: UGX 40,000
• Boat Cruise: $30
• Total: Approx. $530 per person

Book Now with 4×4 Trip Car Hire Uganda for an unforgettable 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park!