21 Days Uganda Grand Tour with Uganda Horizon Safaris!
3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari in Uganda with Uganda Horizon Safaris
Experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife and scenic beauty on this unforgettable 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari with Uganda Horizon Safaris. Located in the western region of Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the country’s most popular safari destination—famous for its diverse ecosystems, tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and the hippo-rich Kazinga Channel.
This short but powerful Uganda safari includes exciting game drives, a spectacular boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and a visit to the scenic crater lakes region. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Uganda or a seasoned traveler, this trip is the perfect opportunity to witness African wildlife up close while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and expert local guides.
Pick-up in the morning from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
Drive through beautiful Ugandan countryside, tea plantations, and banana farms.
Stop at the Equator for photos and a short break.
Continue via Mbarara town with lunch en route.
Afternoon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Optional sunset game drive to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and Uganda kob.
Overnight:
Mid-range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Irungu Forest Lodge
Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, the best area to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and hundreds of water birds.
The boat cruise offers incredible photography opportunities and up-close encounters with wildlife at the water’s edge.
Optional evening crater lakes drive or cultural visit to a local fishing village.
Overnight: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional early morning game drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions (only if staying in the southern sector).
Begin the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening.
Stop for lunch en route and optional shopping at the craft markets.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation while in Kigoma
All Taxes/VAT
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)
International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.
Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.
Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.
*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
