Overview
Queen Elizabeth is a comfortable drive from Mbarara, which keeps this trip relaxed. Expect game drives on the open plains, an afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel and, if your dates allow, a push south to Ishasha for a chance at its tree-climbing lions.
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise with hippos and elephants at the water's edge
- Early game drives on the open plains
- Optional Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions
- Scenic crater lakes along the road
Where this trip goes
Day by day
Day 1Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth
Drive to the park, settle in and take an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth
Day 2Game drive and channel cruise
Go out at first light for the plains, rest at midday and take the Kazinga Channel boat cruise in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth
Day 3Ishasha or direct return
Choose between a morning in Ishasha and a direct drive back, arriving in Mbarara in the evening.
Included
- Professional driver-guide and a safari vehicle from Mbarara
- Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water on the road
- Park entry fees
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Not included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Personal items such as laundry and souvenirs
Where you stay
lodge midrange
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Confirm with the client.
What to pack
- Neutral, earth-toned clothing (avoid bright colours and camouflage)
- Sturdy closed shoes or light hiking boots
- Light rain jacket and a warm layer for early mornings
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries
- Reusable water bottle and any personal medication
Questions about this trip
Is the price per person?
Packages are quoted per person, with separate rates for foreign visitors and East African residents. Send an enquiry and we will confirm the current figure for your dates and group size.
Can this trip be adjusted to suit us?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. Tell us your dates, group size and interests and we will reshape the days, the pace and the accommodation level.
