Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Inspire African Safaris - Begin your day with breakfast before setting off for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park can be reached from Kampala via tarmac roads through Mbarara (420 km) or Fort Portal via Kasese (410 km). The journey from Kampala to the park takes approximately 5 to 6 hours on the tarmac road through Mbarara.

Traveling along the Mbarara highway, there will be a stop at the equator for photography, followed by lunch in Mbarara municipality. Continue the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the afternoon to embark on an afternoon or evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. An early morning departure from Kampala is necessary for this schedule.

The boat cruise offers a chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, including buffalo, elephants, and other animals residing in the grassland thickets of Northern Kazinga near Mweya. The best location to spot lions is in the eastern part of the Kasenyi plains and along the Kasese road, where they hunt the abundant Uganda Kobs.

Dinner and overnight stay at Engiri Safari Lodge.

Kazinga Channel - Enjoy a boat game cruise in the park, witnessing Uganda’s wildlife such as elephants, antelopes, lions, cape buffaloes, and thousands of hippos.

Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Queen Elizabeth National Park - After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, where you will encounter a variety of both small and large game. With wonderful memories from the previous day, check out of the lodge. You may choose to participate in a primate walk in the park. Enjoy lunch along the way and make a stop at Mpambire Drum Centre to see local drum-making and purchase souvenirs. Continue to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the evening.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Other

• Transportation to/from your Country

The prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queen Elizabeth national park, holds the title of being the second biggest national park in Uganda, celebrated for its striking biodiversity. The variety and amount of life in this park, both plant and animal, is truly astounding and creates a fascinating ecosystem. Exploring the Queen Elizabeth Safari Park by vehicle is an adventure of a lifetime, and a boat cruise on the globally famous Kazinga channel is unmatched. A two-day journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park offers a golden chance to witness its extensive landscapes and the wonders it holds.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• Dress code is formal
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.