3 Day Fly-In Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overview

This 3 Day Fly-In Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park is ideal for those with limited time who prefer to avoid the 6-7 hour drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. By flying directly into the park, you’ll have more time to enjoy the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Depending on the weather and flight route, you may land at either Mweya or Kasese Airstrip.

Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park, followed by an evening game drive.
Day 2: Morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe.

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your safari begins with a transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll land at either Mweya or Kasese Airstrip. Upon arrival, our guide will transport you by road to your lodge. After lunch and a brief rest, you'll embark on an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you’ll have the chance to spot a variety of savannah wildlife. Depending on your luck, you might see herds of buffalo, elephants, antelopes, and even big cats like lions and leopards. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Start your day with an early morning cup of tea or breakfast before heading out for another game drive in the Kasenyi plains. This is your chance to spot any animals you may have missed the previous day. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch, then proceed to the pier for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel is one of the world’s largest natural water channels and is home to the highest concentration of hippos. During the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to see various water birds, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and other animals that come to the channel to drink. You’ll also visit fishing villages within the park to learn about how the local communities coexist with wildlife. Return to your lodge for the night.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Fly Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Mweya or Kasese Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe if you’re booked on the morning flight. If you have an afternoon flight, you may choose to go on a game drive or take an optional chimpanzee walk in Kyambura Gorge before departing for Entebbe.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Habituation Permit
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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