Openbill Safaris Uganda

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Equator stop over

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Equator stop over

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe, heading west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours, passing through rural villages, rolling hills, and lush tea plantations.
Enjoy an en-route lunch. After lunch, continue the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the late afternoon.
Check in at your lodge and, if time allows, go for a short scenic drive or relax while enjoying the sunset over the park’s open savannah.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Elephant Home
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning game drive and Afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Morning game drive and Afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

After breakfast, Start the day with a sunrise game drive in Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park. Try to lookout for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and Uganda kobs. Your guide will take you to the best locations for wildlife spotting while sharing insights about the park’s ecosystem.
In the afternoon after your lunch, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat safari. This waterway is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, along with hundreds of bird species, including African fish eagles and kingfishers. The boat cruise offers a relaxing way to enjoy the park’s beauty while watching elephants and buffaloes along the shores.
Later in the evening, embark on the journey to explore some of the crater lakes in Queen Elizabeth national park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Elephant Home
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer Back to Kampala or Entebbe

Transfer Back to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive out of the park, with a chance for a final game drive en route as you pass through the park. Stop at the Equator monument for a photo opportunity before continuing the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Openbill Safaris Uganda, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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