Private safari itinerary

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

This itinerary is planned around Uganda and can be adjusted for budget, lodge level, transport style, and add-on activities.

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This itinerary is planned around Uganda and can be adjusted for budget, lodge level, transport style, and add-on activities.

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Duration

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Overview

Founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit, the park is home to over 95 mammal species and more than 600 bird species. The Katwe explosion craters form its highest point at 1,350 meters above sea level, while Lake Edward marks the lowest at 910 meters. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular tourist destination, boasting diverse ecosystems from sprawling savannas and shady forests to sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, providing a haven for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees, and an incredible variety of birds. This safari will take you to the second most visited park in Uganda.

Included

Transport in 4*4

Accommodation and Meals

All park Fees

Professional Tour Guide

Excluded

Tips

Cigarettes

Alcohol

Itinerary

Day 1. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Pick-up from your hotel in either Entebbe or Kampala is at 7:30 am, followed by a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. The 7–8 hour journey will include stops for coffee and bathroom breaks as needed. Highlights along the way include a visit to the Equator for a fun photoshoot and experiment, and later, a short evening game drive. Upon arrival, you’ll check in and spend the night at your choice of accommodation: Songbird, Irungu, The Elephant, or Engiri Lodges for budget options, or Bufalo Kazinga Wilderness, Tabingi, or Enshama Lodges for midrange stays.

Day 2. Early Morning Game Drive/Boat Ride

At 5:30 in the morning, we set out for our safari adventure—just like the saying goes, “The early bird catches the worm.” In this case, we hope to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. The drive lasts about 3 to 4 hours before returning to the hotel for breakfast or heading out for a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species along the 32-kilometer stretch connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The boat trip takes about two hours, after which we return to the hotel for lunch and an overnight stay.

Day 3. Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

On the third morning, after breakfast, we check out and drive to Kampala or Entebbe to your hotel, marking the end of the trip. Thank you!

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Can this safari be customized?

Yes. Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp CTA to share dates, traveler count, budget level, and any activities you want added or removed.

What does the price include?

Use the overview inclusions and exclusions as the starting point. Final quotes depend on lodge category, rooming, transport style, permits, and season.

How early should I enquire?

Gorilla permits and peak-season rooms can sell out early. Enquiring early gives the team more room to secure the right route and lodge match.

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Departure and return: Tell us your arrival city and flight dates; your written quote will confirm pickup and drop-off.
Route: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth → Early Morning Game Drive/Boat Ride → Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Accommodation: We will propose named properties and room arrangements for your dates. Lodge availability is confirmed during quotation.
Price basis: Request a quote. Your quote will state the currency, traveler count, room-sharing assumptions, permit fees, inclusions and exclusions.

Catalog inclusions: Transport in 4*4; Accommodation and Meals; All park Fees ; Professional Tour Guide. Confirm final scope in your quote.

Catalog exclusions: Tips; Cigarettes; Alcohol .

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