Big Five Safari Uganda - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tour Overview

Duration	4 Days / 3 Nights (extendable)
Difficulty	Easy - game drives by 4×4 vehicle
Highlights	Tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, crater lakes
Starting Point	Entebbe / Kampala
Best Season	Jun–Aug & Dec–Feb (dry seasons)
Vehicle	Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

What's Included

✅ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ All park entrance and activity fees
✅ Kazinga Channel boat cruise
✅ Accommodation (budget, mid-range, or luxury)
✅ Expert local guide throughout
✅ Meals as per itinerary
✅ Return road transfer from Entebbe/Kampala

What's Not Included

❌ International flights
❌ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
❌ Personal expenses & gratuities
❌ Optional chimp trekking add-on (USD 150/person)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early departure from Entebbe/Kampala. Drive southwest through the Rift Valley escarpment (~5–6 hours). Afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains - prime lion and elephant territory. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 2 - Full Day Safari

Dawn game drive to catch predators in action. After breakfast, 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel - the highest concentration of hippos in Africa, plus elephants at the water's edge and hundreds of bird species. Afternoon game drive in the Ishasha sector for the famous tree-climbing lions.

Day 3 - Chimp Trekking (Optional) & Crater Lakes

Optional morning chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge (the "Valley of Apes"). Afternoon: guided walk among the explosion crater lakes of the Bunyaruguru field - a hidden gem most tourists miss. Sundowner at the crater rim.

Day 4 - Return to Kampala

Final morning game drive before check-out. Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at the equator. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Want to extend? Combine with Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi (just 2 hours away) for the ultimate Uganda safari. Ask us about combo packages →

Package Pricing (Per Person)

Package	Accommodation	Price From
Budget	Basic guesthouse / shared facilities	USD 650
Mid-Range	Comfortable lodge, en-suite	USD 980
Luxury	Luxury tented camp / full board	USD 1,850

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller supplement applies. Group discounts available for 6+ people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for the Big Five Safari?

No gorilla permit required. Standard park entrance fees are included in all packages.

What animals can I expect to see?

Lions (including rare tree-climbers), African elephants, leopards, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and over 600 bird species. Uganda has one of the highest bird counts in Africa.

Is the drive from Kampala rough?

The main road is tarmac for most of the route. We use private 4×4 Land Cruisers for comfort. Expect roughly 5–6 hours of driving.

Can I add chimp trekking?

Yes - Kyambura Gorge is inside the park. Add it to Day 3 for USD 150 per person (permit + guide). Let us know at booking.

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