3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari with Lion Tracking Experience
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a renowned savannah park located in western Uganda. This protected area is one of Uganda’s ten national parks and is widely celebrated for its rich wildlife, immersive game drives, boat safaris, nature walks, and diverse ecosystems.
Home to four of the iconic "Big Five" – lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes – the park also boasts the scenic Kazinga Channel, where boat rides offer close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species. Among the park’s highlights is the Ishasha sector, the only place in Uganda where you can spot the elusive tree-climbing lions. Queen Elizabeth National Park attracts more visitors than any other park in the country for good reason.
Your trip begins with a pick-up by our experienced driver-guide from the airport or your hotel. You'll travel westward to Queen Elizabeth National Park, making a scenic stop at a tea plantation and continuing to Fort Portal for lunch. Upon arrival at the park in the early evening, you’ll check in to your lodge before heading out for an exciting game drive. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife. After the drive, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included, with bottled drinking water
After breakfast, you’ll venture to the Kasenyi plains in the park’s northern region for a guided lion tracking experience. Accompanied by park rangers and researchers using radio telemetry, you’ll search for collared lions in a unique 3-hour safari experience.
Later, return to the lodge for lunch and a bit of rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel – a haven for bird lovers and a prime spot to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and elephants by the water. You'll wrap up the day with dinner and a peaceful overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included, with bottled drinking water
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast before checking out of your lodge. You’ll drive to the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions – a must-see highlight of the park. Afterwards, begin your return journey to Kampala via the Masaka-Mbarara highway, with a lunch break and a stop at the Equator for souvenir shopping and photo opportunities.
