3-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari Tour

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

Salt Lake Tour and Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP

6:30 Please be at the Red Chilli reception by 6.30am at the latest. Depart at 6.45am in a customised pop-top safari minibus with driver/guide (max 8 passengers per vehicle).

8:45 Take advantage of the opportunity to have your photo taken at the Equator! A short snack/coffee/bathroom break.

13:45 Arrive at Katwe where you may eat your packed lunch if you have not enjoyed it en route! (Please bring your own packed lunch or order from Red Chilli when booking your trip.) Depart for a tour of the working salt-lake mine. When in season you may also view the spectacular flocks of flamingos at the nearby by bird sanctuary lake (typically viewed from October-March).

18:00 Arrive at Bush Lodge for the night. Accommodation provided consists of safari tents with twin/double beds, including bedding and shared bathroom facilities. Upgrades to en suite bandas are available on request (please enquire for pricing/availability). Enjoy dinner and drinks around the camp fire.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Full Day Exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park

6:30 Early breakfast at Bush Lodge before setting out for a full day on safari.

7:00 Head into the Kasenyi savannah for a morning game drive, searching for lions among the large herds of Uganda kob. Keep watch for elephants, warthogs, waterbuck and the elusive leopard.

12:00 Enjoy a packed lunch at the Queen’s Pavilion, overlooking the vast landscapes of the park.

13:00 Follow the spectacular 27km Crater Explosion Drive through dramatic volcanic scenery, with sweeping views towards the Kazinga Channel and Rwenzori Mountains.

15:00 Take to the water for a 2-hour safari cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles and prolific birdlife, with elephants and buffalo often seen along the banks.

18:00 Return to Bush Lodge after a full day exploring the wild heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Return to Kampala

6:30 Early morning breakfast at Bush Lodge.

7:00 Depart for one last chance to spot some wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park during a 3-hour game drive.

10:00 Return to Kampala via Fort Portal, where you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (to be arranged with your guide).

18:00 Arrive back at Red Chilli, Kampala, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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