3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
3 Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
Overview
Our 3 day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari is perfect for those with limited time who wish to experience game drives, stunning landscapes, and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Located in western Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its exceptional game viewing, boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking in Chambura, and nature walks. This safari starts and ends in Kampala but can also be arranged from other towns in Uganda.
Itinerary Summary for this 3 day Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari
- Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park; evening game drive
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Day 3: Morning game drive and return to Kampala or Entebbe
Key Details
- Accommodation: Included
- Group Size: Maximum of 6 people per group
- Departure: Tours can start any day and are customizable
- Solo Travelers: Welcome
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Tour Plan
Pickup from the Hotel and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel or lodge early in the morning and driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your Encounter Africa Safari guide will brief you on what to expect, including drive times and recommended gear for your safari. The journey takes you through small towns along the Kampala-Mbarara road, offering glimpses of local life, including royal drum makers and small markets. A stop at the Equator for a brief break and photos is a highlight. Lunch will be served en route, and upon arrival at the park, you will have time for a short relaxation before embarking on an evening game drive if time permits.
- Accommodation: Bush Lodge or similar
- Meals: All meals included
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start your day with an early morning coffee or tea before heading to the Kasenyi plains for your game drive. The plains are home to a variety of wildlife, and on a good day, you may see big cats such as lions and leopards, as well as buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and warthogs. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the Mweya Peninsula for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel is known for its high concentration of hippos, over 400 bird species, and wildlife congregating at the water's edge. Expect to see hippos, birds, elephants, buffaloes, and possibly crocodiles. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Bush Lodge or similar
- Meals: All meals included
Return to Kampala or Entebbe
On your final day, depending on your departure time, you may opt for another game drive before heading back to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, you might stop to view some of the crater lakes and the rift valley escarpments, arriving in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon.
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- 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
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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