Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular park, named after Queen Elizabeth II following her visit in 1952. It boasts a diverse range of habitats, making it home to numerous bird species, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Highlights of the park include the famous tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, scenic crater lakes, savannah plains, swamps, rivers, and the breathtaking Kazinga Channel. The park also hosts the highest number of bird species in Uganda and any protected area in East Africa. Additional activities include chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge and Kalinzu Forest.
Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Kabale or your accommodation at Lake Bunyonyi. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, from scenic mountains to savannah, scrublands, swamps, rivers, and lakes. Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will embark on your first game drive, spotting elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and various bird species. You may also encounter Uganda Kobs, Serengeti Topis, and Defassa Waterbucks.
An early morning game drive increases your chances of spotting wildlife at their most active hours. Look out for hippos still on land, predators on the hunt, and a variety of other wildlife searching for food. In the afternoon, relax on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. This channel is home to one of the world’s densest populations of hippos and offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, Nile monitors, antelopes, and numerous bird species.
Begin your day with an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kalinzu Forest Reserve. Of the 220 chimpanzees in the reserve, about 70 are habituated and open for trekking. Accompanied by a ranger, you will search for these fascinating primates and spend an hour observing their behaviors. Afterward, enjoy a guided nature hike in the Maramagambo Forest, leading to a bat cave. From an observation platform, witness thousands of bats hanging from the cave ceiling, while pythons bask below, waiting for fallen prey. After this adventure, return to Kabale or Lake Bunyonyi, marking the end of your safari.
✅ Park entry fees
✅ Game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for photography and viewing
✅ Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
✅ Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kalinzu Forest
✅ Professional English-speaking guide/driver
✅ Accommodation for 2 nights at Park View Safari Lodge
✅ Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ Bottled drinking water during transfers and game drives
✅ All government taxes and service charges
❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Visa fees for Uganda
❌ Additional drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
❌ Optional activities (e.g., chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, hot air balloon safari)
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, tips, etc.)
❌ Travel and medical insurance
