Uganda · Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari with Kazinga Cruise and Chimp Trek

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot diverse wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 02 Cruise the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and Pumba
  • 03 Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest for up-close encounters
  • 04 Look out for flamingoes in the salt lakes at Kasenyi

See the best of Uganda's savannah wildlife and forest primates on this 3-day safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kalinzu Forest. Enjoy multiple game-viewing experiences as you look out for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and other wildlife, then cruise along the Kazinga Channel to spot crocodiles and hippos on the banks. The journey also includes chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest, where you can observe these fascinating primates up close and learn about their lifestyle.

Here, you will spot hippos, the Nile crocodile gaping along the banks, and the savannah version of warthogs - Pumba.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Masaka, Kasese, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Make a stop for coffee and photos at the equator.

  • Continue through villages with cultivated areas and lush green tea estates before reaching the escarpment, where magnificent endless views of Queen Elizabeth National Park await.

  • You will have lunch either along the way or at the lodge, depending on the time.

  • Check in to the lodge and spend the late afternoon taking a village walk or enjoying the view from the lodge.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Launch Cruise

  • Start the day with an early morning game drive that exposes you to diverse animals, including the Big Five. Other animals, such as hyenas, may also be spotted along the circuit as you drive on. There is rich birdlife as well, especially the local version of storks in the wetlands.

  • Spot the flamingoes in the salt lakes at Kasenyi.

  • After lunch, get ready for a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, a 36 km channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward.

  • Here, you will spot hippos, the Nile crocodile gaping along the banks, and the savannah version of warthogs - Pumba.

Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu and Return to Kampala

  • This morning, go out on a chimpanzee tracking tour in Kalinzu Forest. Enjoy the walk through the forest and be fascinated as you get up-close views of the chimpanzees.

  • After this, drive back to Kampala.

  • Take a halt at Masaka on the equator and have lunch in Masaka.

  • Drive through to Kampala.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • Chimpanzee permits (one per person, non-resident)

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)

  • A professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Meals (as specified in the itinerary)

  • English-speaking Ugandan guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Round-trip airport transfers

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • Tour is open throughout the year and can be customized to fit your interests.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $565.00 — $920.00
Double Sharing $565.00

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