Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's Most Biodiverse Park

Uganda's Most Biodiverse Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited and biodiverse protected area, stretching across 1,978 km² of open savannah, dense forest, wetlands and crater lakes along the Kazinga Channel.

Famous above all for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector — a behaviour found in only two places on earth — the park also harbours over 600 bird species, large herds of elephant and buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, chimpanzees and the elusive leopard.

The 32 km Kazinga Channel, which links Lakes George and Edward, offers one of Africa's finest boat safaris. This 4-day itinerary combines game drives, the channel cruise and a full day in Ishasha, departing from Kampala.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Kampala to Queen Elizabeth NP

Early morning departure from Kampala (approx. 5-6 hours via Mbarara). Stop at the equator for photos. Afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi Plains. Pre-dinner briefing from your guide. Overnight at lodge.

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Day 2

Kazinga Channel Cruise & Game Drive

Morning game drive tracking lions, buffalo and elephant across the open plains. Afternoon 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — watch hippos, crocodiles and hundreds of kingfishers, herons and pelicans from the water. Evening at lodge. Overnight.

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Day 3

Ishasha — Tree-Climbing Lions

Full day drive south to the Ishasha sector, the only place in East Africa where lions regularly climb fig trees. Spend the day searching for them in the canopy. Return to lodge for dinner. Overnight.

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Day 4

Morning Drive & Return to Kampala

Final sunrise game drive. Check out after breakfast and drive back to Kampala, arriving late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport.