Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe as your professional guide drives you westwards through scenic landscapes, traditional villages, and rolling hills. The journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal takes you past tea plantations and offers beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains, often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon.”
Upon arrival in the afternoon, you will check in at the luxurious Mweya Safari Lodge, set on a peninsula overlooking the Kazinga Channel. After refreshing, you will embark on your first game drive in the park, searching for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly members of the Big Five. The evening game drive will give you a taste of the incredible wildlife diversity that makes this park a top highlight of Uganda tours and safaris. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game Drives and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
On this day, you will enjoy a full exploration of Queen Elizabeth National Park. After breakfast, set out for an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where Uganda kobs attract predators such as lions and hyenas. Expect to see large herds of elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and, with some luck, leopards hiding in the thickets. The morning hours are also perfect for birdwatching, as the park is home to more than 600 bird species.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a two-hour luxury boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is famous for its high concentration of hippos and crocodiles. From the comfort of the boat, you will have exceptional opportunities to photograph elephants and buffaloes cooling off at the shoreline. After the boat cruise, enjoy another short game drive as the sun sets, capturing the magical evening light over the savannah. Return to Mweya Safari Lodge for a gourmet dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 3: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions and Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and head south towards the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting these majestic cats lounging in fig trees is a unique highlight of Uganda tours and safaris. Along the way, you may also encounter topis, elephants, and large buffalo herds grazing the open plains.
From Ishasha, you will begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping in Mbarara for a delicious lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre. After lunch, you will pause at the Equator crossing in Masaka for memorable photos, a tea or coffee break, and a chance to shop for souvenirs. Arrive in Entebbe in the evening, marking the end of your luxury safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
