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Savannah game drives

Search for elephants, buffalo, antelope, and predators across open plains.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth 3 Days

A compact safari into Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives, crater landscapes, and the Kazinga Channel.

Queen Elizabeth National Park delivers one of Uganda's strongest short safari combinations: open savannah, water wildlife, and big scenic range.

This three-day itinerary is paced for guests who want real safari time without committing to a full week on the road.

Game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat trip anchor the experience, with room for comfortable lodge downtime.

Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Pace
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-16 guests
Starting Price
From $790 per person
Location
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Booking

Book the Queen Elizabeth Safari

Share your dates and room preferences. We will quote the right lodge category and safari routing for your group.

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Itinerary

Day-by-day journey

The full itinerary is grouped into one continuous section for easier browsing.

Day 1

Travel to Queen Elizabeth

Drive west through countryside and into the park ecosystem.

  • Pick-up and departure
  • Lunch stop en route
  • Evening arrival and lodge check-in
Day 2

Game drive and channel cruise

Dedicate the full day to the park's signature land and water wildlife experiences.

  • Morning game drive
  • Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat trip
  • Sunset lodge relaxation
Day 3

Final wildlife viewing and return

Catch a final short drive or viewpoint stop before the journey back.

  • Optional early game activity
  • Breakfast and departure
  • Return transfer
Trip Highlights

What this itinerary is built around

  • Classic savannah wildlife viewing
  • Kazinga Channel boat safari
  • Comfortable short-format national park itinerary
  • Strong fit for first-time Uganda safari guests

What's Included and Excluded

Included
  • - Accommodation for 2 nights
  • - Park entry fees
  • - Boat safari
  • - Ground transport
  • - Guide services
  • - Daily breakfast
Excluded
  • - Flights and visa costs
  • - Travel insurance
  • - Personal expenses
  • - Optional add-on activities
  • - Any service not specifically listed as included

What to Bring

  • - Neutral safari clothing
  • - Binoculars
  • - Sun hat
  • - Camera
  • - Small overnight bag
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