3 Days Lion Safari – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overview

This 3 days tour takes you to the wilderness in the western Uganda for memorable and unforgettable experiences with great sights of, tree climbing lions, hyenas, buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, topis, antelopes among others. The tour also includes a boat ride along Kazinga channel on Lake George and Edward.

Highlights of the tour

  • Wild life
  • Game drives
  • Kazinga channel Launch cruise

Optional experiences by request

  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Hiking/Nature walks

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

After an early morning breakfast, our professional driver will pick you from your place of residence and brief you about the trip in general. We shall then wonder off to the west with lunch enroute. This journey takes you through the tea plantations and beautiful cascading hills scenery in the west and then finally to our destination in Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, we will check in at a lodge thereafter, head for an evening game drive in the Mweya peninsular to view the park’s diverse eco-system and abundant wildlife. Enjoy sights of numerous wild animals like the lions, antelopes, Uganda Kobs, hyenas, elephants, topis, buffaloes and much more. We could possibly visit Lake Katwe town to check out salt mining and the attractively displayed crater lakes. Later return to the lodge.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange

Budget range

Activity duration: 9 hours

Enjoy sights of numerous wild animals

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Day 2: Game drive and Launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

Have an early morning game drive to the Uganda Kobs’ mating grounds and spectacular sights of tree climbing Lions, Elephants, Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes, Warthogs, topis and Bushbucks and much more. Early morning game drives are such a perfect time to spot nocturnal animals before they return to their hide outs. The end of this drive leads back to the lodge for relaxation and refreshment.

After lunch, we will then hope onto a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel at 3.00 pm. Kazinga channel is a natural strip that connects Lake Albert to Lake George. On the cruise abundant bird species are sighted and perhaps the highest concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and more.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at

Top range

Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange

Budget range

Activity duration: 8 hours

Tree climbing Lions

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Day 3: Depart for Kampala

After an early morning breakfast, we check out of the hotel and depart for Kampala with lunch enroute. On this day, you can go for an early morning hot air balloon ride (optional – extra charge). The tour will end when our driver returns you to your drop-off point.

Transfer time: 7 hours

Mweya Safari Lodge

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Cost of the tour

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2 Pax

4 Pax

6 Pax

Meal Plan

Top range

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Mid range

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Budget

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Inclusions

  • 2 Game drives
  • 2 nights’ accommodation with meal plan as stated
  • 1 Launch cruise
  • Park entrance fees
  • Full-time English-speaking driver guide
  • 4WD transport and fuel for whole trip
  • Drinking water throughout the trip
  • All activities and meals as stated in the itinerary (except where it says optional)

Exclusions

  • Any optional activities and meals not included in the itinerary
  • Accommodation for the night after the trip
  • Souvenirs and tips
  • Personal expenses and drinks
  • Air fares and visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Phone and laundry bills

Note: Price changes may apply with notice. For more details and tailor-made safaris please contact us.

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