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UGANDA SAFARI

3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Community Safari

Experience Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes and community life on this three-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari. Enjoy a game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, cruise along the Kazinga Channel and meet people living near the park. This short safari is ideal for travellers looking for a rewarding wildlife escape from Kampala or Entebbe.

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DURATION

3 Days / 2 Nights

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ROUTE

Kampala/Entebbe ➔ Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasenyi Plains & Kazinga Channel) ➔ Local Community Visit (returning to Kampala/Entebbe)

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Cruise the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel, track lions across the Kasenyi Plains, and connect with local culture on the ultimate three-day Ugandan escape

Tour Highlights

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Equator stop and photographs

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Game drive across the Kasenyi Plains

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Kazinga Channel boat safari

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Guided community experience

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your Native Expeditions guide will collect you early from Kampala or Entebbe for the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Stop at the Equator for photographs and optional souvenir shopping before continuing to Mbarara for lunch. Travel through western Uganda’s scenic countryside and arrive at the park in the evening.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Day 2: Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin the day with a game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s leading wildlife-viewing areas.

Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas and other wildlife. The open plains also support a wide variety of birds.

After lunch, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous waterbirds along the shoreline.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Day 3: Community Experience and Return to Kampala

After breakfast, visit a community near Queen Elizabeth National Park to learn about local livelihoods, culture and life alongside a protected wildlife area.

Alternatively, a guided nature or primate walk may be arranged depending on your interests, available time and activity schedules.

Begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch and optional souvenir shopping along the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which animals can I see?

Possible sightings include lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles and several bird species. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

How long is the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park?

The journey generally takes seven to eight hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and the number of stops made along the way.

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes. The itinerary can be adapted for families, although children should be supervised during game drives, boat safaris and community activities.

Can the community experience be replaced?

Yes. Depending on availability, it may be replaced with a guided nature walk, primate experience or additional wildlife activity.