Tour Overview
This safari takes you into Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to four of the Big Five and famous for its boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You'll also head into nearby Kalinzu Forest for a chance to trek chimpanzees, rounding out a short but wildlife-packed introduction to western Uganda.
Tour Highlights
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Views of Crater Lakes and Savannah
Chance to See Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, and Lions
Scenic Drive Through Western Uganda
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meet your safari guide and leave Entebbe/Kampala in the morning for your Queen Elizabeth safari. Our first stop on the way is the equator, for the experience of standing with one foot in each hemisphere. Continue on for lunch in the town of Mbarara, then do the last part of the journey through rolling hills with tea plantations. Arrive at the lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening.
- Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe
- Scenic drive to western Uganda
- Lunch stopover
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Start the day with chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest — a walk through beautiful jungle with the chance to see wild chimpanzees. After the trek, head back into Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. During this two-hour ride you have the chance of spotting hippos, crocodiles, birds, and elephants along the shores. Your guide then takes you back to the lodge for the evening.
- Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest
- Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds
- Evening relaxation at the lodge
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Game Drive in Kasenyi and Transfer Back to Kampala
Wake up early and get ready after breakfast before heading to the Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive. Soak up the last of this great nature experience before heading back to Kampala. Depending on timing, we can stop at the equator on the way.
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Morning game drive in Kasenyi
- Return journey to Kampala/Entebbe
Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle & fuel
- Accommodation & meals
- Park entrance fees
- Scheduled game drives & boat cruises
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities
Guest Reviews
Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable, the lodges were beautiful, and seeing the gorillas was an unforgettable experience.
From booking to the final day, the team exceeded every expectation. We felt safe, comfortable and truly immersed in Uganda.
Professional guides, luxury accommodation and incredible wildlife encounters made this one of our best holidays ever.
