2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour
2 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
2 days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour: Queen Elizabeth National Park is positioned between the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains and the waters of Lake Edward and Lake George. This Uganda safari is designed for travellers who want to experience the very best of the park in a short time. You will get to view the savannah landscapes, African wildlife and a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This short safari is suitable for a weekend escape, and this itinerary blends adventure, scenic beauty and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Kazinga Channel Cruise
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and transfer back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Afternoon Kazinga Channel Cruise
Your safari begins early in the morning with pickup from Kampala at a hotel by a professional chopper tour and travel company representative. The drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, offering beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival at the park, you will check into a booked lodge. After checking in and enjoying lunch at your lodge, the afternoon takes you on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
The Kazinga Channel is a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. As you conduct the boat cruise, you will come across hippos, Nile crocodiles and many more. Elephants and buffalo frequently come to the water’s edge to drink, offering incredible photography moments. The channel is also a bird lover’s paradise, with African fish eagles, pied kingfishers, saddle-billed storks, pelicans and many more. The boat cruise will last about 2 hours and provide you with a relaxed wildlife experience. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and transfer back to Kampala
After having a cup of coffee, you will head out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. The game drive will last for 3 to 4 hours. You will have views of animals like lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, buffaloes, Uganda kob, antelopes, waterbucks, bushbucks and many more. Apart from the animals, Queen Elizabeth National Park is also home to over 600 bird species, making it one of the richest birding destinations in East Africa. Even during a game drive, you are most likely to spot birds, namely the bee-eaters, hornbills, weavers and many more.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and check out. You will then begin your journey back to Kampala, arriving early evening at a hotel of your choice or Entebbe Airport for your departure flight.
End of the 2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour
Safari Includes
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- 1 night’s accommodation
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Game drive fees
- Meals as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- 4 x 4 safari vehicle
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Life insurance
- Visa and air ticket fees
- Tips and gratuities
