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3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari, the National Park, was most importantly Named after her royal highness the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a uniquely gifted national park in Uganda. This will literally blow your mind with its beautiful scenery with just the perfect touch of Mountain Rwenzori in the distance and amazing wildlife, especially the rare tree-climbing lions that can only be found here.

The park stretches into a beautiful treasure of green savanna vegetation, equatorial rain forest, and Lakes George and Edward. The most common mammals here are hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, African elephants, warthogs, Nile crocodiles, hyenas, and African lions. The Kyambura gorge harbors a small population of chimpanzees and other primates. A visit to this national park will be an excellent adventure.

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3 days Queen Elizabeth
Tree Climbing Lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Highlights for 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari Uganda

  • Travel in a customized 4WD safari Vehicle.
  • Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Boat cruising and Bird watching on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Services of English-speaking driver or guide.
  • Brief Stopover at Uganda Equator.
  • A primate walks in the Kyambura Gorge.
  • 2 nights’ accommodations.
  • Airport transfers.

Detailed itinerary for 3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari Uganda

Day 1: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have breakfast as you wait for your driver/guide to pick you up at exactly 6:30 am to begin the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park; you normally begin the journey early so as to beat the traffic jam. Drive westwards via Masaka-Mbarara Highway. Besides that, make a stop at the Uganda Equator for stretching legs, have coffee, buy a few souvenirs, and later continue with the journey up to Agip Motel in Mbarara for lunch en route. Upon arrival, check into the booked lodge and later set out for an evening game drive. Then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Uganda Equator
Uganda Equator Experience

Destination and accommodation Options

  • Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Luxury accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range accommodation: Park Views Safari Lodge
  • Budget accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 2: Morning Game Drive with Afternoon Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Take breakfast, and then later, set out in search of the morning risers and exciting game drive along the Kasenyi and Queens Mile trucks. If you are lucky, you may be able to view a lot of wild games, perhaps on their hunting sprees. Because the cats are usually active around this time, there is a good chance you get some action.

Return to the safari lodge for a full breakfast, freshen up if you like, and later, after lunch, you will have a boat cruise at 2:00 pm along the famous Kazinga Channel, where you will see lots of hippos and spectacular birds.

3-days Queen Elizabeth
Cape Buffalo in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Destination and accommodation Options

  • Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Luxury accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range accommodation: Park Views Safari Lodge
  • Budget accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Another Morning Game drive and then travel back to Kampala.

Take your breakfast, and then, later on, check out of your safari lodge to drive through the Ishasha sector to view the tree-climbing lions while exiting the park. Drive to Kampala with a few stops to enjoy the crater lakes and beautiful scenery. However, you can have an en-route lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Center and then continue to drive back to Kampala, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

Kampala city tour
Kabaka’s Palace Mengo
  • Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe airport
  • Meal plan: half board (breakfast and lunch)

What to bring for 3-days Queen Elizabeth Safari Uganda

  • Comfortable shoes to walk.
  • Warm clothes for the night as this part of the country gets pretty cold.
  • Torch is essential for safety purposes.
  • A good insect repellent to keep those persistent insects away.
  • A good zooming Camera for photos.

3 days Queen Elizabeth safari Uganda includes:

  • Airport transfers for pick up and drops off.
  • Meals per itinerary.
  • Pure bottled drinking water.
  • Private safari vehicle.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver or guide.
  • Accommodation in self-contained rooms or cottages for 2 nights.
  • Park access fees and entry.
  • All activities indicated in the itinerary.

However, 3 days Queen Elizabeth safari excludes:

  • Airfares.
  • Uganda Visas.
  • Luxury drinks.
  • Laundry.
  • Tips to the local guide.
  • Telephone fees.
  • Porter fees when tracking.
  • Personal insurance and shopping.
  • All activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Amazing time with lots of baby animals We had an amazing time on our two day safari in Mburo Lake National Park. Adam was our driver/guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the animals and the park. It is a long day of driving both to and from Kampala as it is about 5 hours each way, but very worth it to see the fun animals. Unfortunately there are very few predators in the park so we were unable to see any leopards, however, we saw many baby animals including giraffes, baboons, hippos and zebras. Our stay at the eagle's nest was wonderful with yummy food and great views. During our time parts of the grass were being burned so there was some smoke and burnt grassy areas, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the grasslands. So maybe if you can avoid August, that would be better. All in all a great trip. Can recommend as a weekend activity!
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Great Experience This was my third Safari with Simba Expeditions with a different group each time. Everything was well planned and organized to detail. The guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions . My family and I enjoyed the experience.
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Definitely get out of Kampala and check these spots out! Paddy & Patricia were absolutely fantastic looking after me on this luxury safari experience. The care for the customer is excellent with this company. Paddy was an absolute gent, great rapport with every company and stop we had during the trip. He looked out for me having an eggless breakfast, nothing was trouble for the team. So relaxing and fun. My highlight was seeing the giraffes and leopard & lions in Murchison and the Devil's cauldron.
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Phil
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4th tour with this company and second review It’s actually my second review for this tour operator which should already speak volumes. I’ve just returned from my fourth in Uganda with Simba and once again they delivered an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The team truly knows how to craft seamless, exciting, and stress-free journeys. Both for trips with friends or my family. From the very first inquiry to the last day of our trip, their team was always quick to respond. Even when we had a few last-minute changes to our room bookings during the safari. They handled everything promptly. Each safari was led by knowledgeable, friendly guides who clearly love what they do. Their insights into wildlife behaviour, the parks, and local cultures added so much value to the trip. Everything was organised exactly as requested. From comfortable transportation and quality lodges (including the exact lodges and room arrangements requested by us) to well-timed transfers and game drives. When comparing options with other operators, I found Simba to be very fairly priced with no hidden fees or surprises. Their transparency and honesty in pricing made it easy to plan and budget for the trip with confidence. The payment was easy as well. They offered me payment by bank transfer or by card. Look no further if you’re planning your next safari in East Africa.
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signe h
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Wonderful trip to Nyungwe We had an amazing experience traveling with Simba African Expeditions for our 5 day trip in Rwanda. Patricia answered very efficiently to all our requests and helped us customize the trip to our liking. During our trip Tonny was a great guide. He was patient, drove responsibly and made arrangements with all our activities so they went smoothly, we felt very well taken care of! During our trip we spent our time around Nyungwe national park and lake Kivu. The scenery was beautiful and with our itinerary we got to both have an active holiday with chimpanzee trekking, hiking and kayaking, as well as calmer activities like visiting a coffee plantation. Would recommend traveling with Simba Africa expeditions and Rwanda as a destination :)
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Unforgettable time with good guide, and car. Lot of animals, good atmosphere and good car, tasty food. Everything went well, I saw many animals, and spent some great, unforgettable time. Lodge with nice, rustic style
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Anna Grace J
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1 day Lake Mburo Safari We had a great 1 day safari to Lake Mburo. We saw SO many zebras,giraffes, and hippos; among other animals. We stopped at the equator for a photo and a quick demonstration. Ashiraf our safari guide was very nice and efficient. Patricia was very helpful and quick with email and whatsapp communication. It was a little a little stressful trying to get back to make our flight(NOT OUR DRIVERS FAULT, UG traffice is VERY UNPREDICTABLE!) Overall a great day trip and i recommend!
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Brilliant! Simba African Expeditions was brilliant! They took good care of us, answered all our questions fast and made sure we had an experience of a lifetime. Would definitely recommend!
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Outstanding Safaris with Simba African Expeditions I recently travelled with Simba African Expeditions, owned by Moses Nadduli in Kampala, Uganda — and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I’ve known Moses for over 20 years and can vouch for his professionalism, integrity, and genuine passion for showcasing the real Africa. Every part of the trip was perfectly organized — from the stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to the smooth logistics and warm hospitality. Moses and his team made us feel safe, cared for, and completely immersed in East Africa’s beauty and culture. If you’re looking for a reliable and authentic safari experience, I can’t recommend Simba African Expeditions highly enough. Would definitely travel with them again!
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