3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari — Budget
Uganda's most diverse national park in three action-packed days. Game drives, a boat cruise and the chance to spot tree-climbing lions.
Estimated price per person
$550 – $750
Excluding permits and fees listed below
Additional permit & activity fees:
Total estimated cost with permits: $780 – $980 per person
Big Five game drives
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
400+ bird species
Destinations
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival & Afternoon Game Drive
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch and check-in at your lodge, head out for an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. Spot elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob and a variety of predators. Return for dinner.
Kazinga Channel & Ishasha
Morning boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — see hippos, crocodiles, elephants and hundreds of birds from the water. After lunch, drive to the Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions in the fig trees. Overnight in the Ishasha area.
Morning Drive & Departure
Early morning game drive in Ishasha for a final chance to spot lions and other wildlife. After breakfast, depart for your next destination or begin the return journey.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- 2 nights budget lodge
- Full board meals
- Drinking water
- Park entry fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Best Time
June–September and December–February for best wildlife viewing. The dry season concentrates animals around water sources.
Fitness Level
Easy — game drives and boat cruise are vehicle/boat-based
Destinations
3 locations
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