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4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari (Tree-Climbing Lions)
This 4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari promises an immersive chimp and lion tracking tour, heart-pounding game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park plus a tranquil boat cruise.
The 4 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda is an exceptional wildlife safari tour crafted for you to get the best of Queen Elizabeth National Park while on a Uganda safari. It includes a game drive, boat cruise, sighting the tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second largest safari park.
Gazetted in 1952, Queen Elizabeth National Park lies in Western Uganda and it extends to cover an area of 1978sq.kms. This extensive protected area boasts of its huge concentration of wildlife that dwell in its savannas, rainforest and woodland, most of which will be spotted on your 4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari.
These include African bush elephants, buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, jackals, birds, tree climbing lions and many more. Your Uganda tour to Queen Elizabeth National Park will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Activities to do on 4 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda
- Game drive via Kasenyi track & Ishasha sector
- Boat cruise via Kazinga channel
- Touring & photo taking
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Photography at Equator crossing
Brief itinerary of your 4 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda
- Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge-Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of your 4 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda:
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Rise up to enjoy your morning breakfast and after, you will be driven by your Uganda safari guide. Your trip will cover approximately 6 hours starting from Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Ishaka route and this includes a stopover at equator.
After, lunch will be provided at Igongo Cultural Centre and then you connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park to check in at wildlife safari lodge for dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
- Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge, Park View Lodge, Bush Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge in the Tents, Mweya Hostel
Day 2: Game drive & boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up for an early morning cup of tea or coffee and after, you will participate in wildlife viewing tour/game drive through Kasenyi track in the north. The different wildlife to expect to view in your 4×4 Safari Van/Land Cruiser include buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, antelopes, birds and others.
Retreat from your exciting game drive to be served lunch at wildlife safari lodge. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise, an amazing wildlife tour experience that takes you via Kazinga channel.
This offers you opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds as well as elephants and buffaloes. Return to chill, dine and spend a night at your wildlife safari lodge.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
- Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge, Park View Lodge, Bush Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge in the Tents, Mweya Hostel
Day 3: Game drive via Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up to have breakfast and after, drive to Ishasha area in the south for yet another most wildlife encounter with the tree climbing lions. Your game drive will also allow you enjoy sight of elephants, buffaloes, birds and many other wildlife species.
Return for lunch at Ishasha then drive back to your lodge via the Northern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park while sighting lots of wildlife species. Dinner and overnight stay at your respective Uganda wildlife safari lodge.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
- Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge, Park View Lodge, Bush Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge in the Tents, Mweya Hostel
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge-Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Have breakfast early in the morning and later, leave the lodge for chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kyambura Gorge.
You will have excellent view of chimpanzees plus other primates including L’Hoest monkeys, red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons plus lots of birds. Your chimp trek may take you between 2 and 4 hours inclusive of an hour of magical encounter and photography.
Return to meet your Uganda safari driver for transfer back to the lodge to check out ready to drive back to Kampala/Entebbe. This will mark the end of your 4 days Queen Elizabeth National Park tour.
End of your 4 days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda
Includes for 4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Uganda
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives & boat cruise
- Valid chimp trekking permit
- A road trip in a 4×4 Safari Van/Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Service of an English-speaking Uganda tour guide
- All the activities on itinerary but not the optional ones
- Any relevant government taxes
- Bottled drinking water on trip
Your 4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari Tour Excludes
- Tips
- Visas
- Shopping bills
- Beverages/other drinks
- Airfares
- Insurance expenses
- Laundry service
- Telephone bills
- Cigarettes
4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari on Map
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Questions about Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park;
How much is the budget safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park?
The cost of a budget safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park is between USD 620 t0 $700 per person sharing for 2 people on a 3-day safari package. These prices can vary depending on several factors, including the duration of the safari, the type of accommodation, the number of people in your group, and the specific requirements you may prefer. Budget safaris typically offer more affordable options compared to luxury safaris, but prices can still vary.
Is Queen Elizabeth National Park worth visiting?
Queen Elizabeth National Park is worthy a visit if you have an interest in experiencing African wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalos, various antelope species, and a wide range of bird species. It is often considered one of Uganda’s top wildlife destinations and is known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. The park also offers beautiful landscapes, including the stunning Rwenzori Mountains.
What is the Big Five in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can find four of the Big Five, which include: African Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo and the elusive Leopard. The Big Five typically refers to the five most iconic and sought-after animals in African safaris. The only member of the Big Five not found in Queen Elizabeth National Park is the rhinoceros.
How many lions are in Queen Elizabeth Park?
As of the last lion census 2022, there is about 130 lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lion population in Queen Elizabeth National Park can fluctuate over time due to various factors, including environmental conditions, disease outbreaks, and human-wildlife conflicts.