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Private safari journey · Uganda

3-Day Luxury Safari in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park

Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and spend two nights at Mweya Safari Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,181
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience an exhilarating three-day safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda! Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and trek to observe playful chimpanzees. Take part in a thrilling game drive where you can see lions, elephants, buffalo and more. After an exciting day, unwind at your lodge while taking in the park's breathtaking views. Do not miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

  • Activities: game drives & chimpanzee trekking
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Cannot be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 15 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Our guides will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala for a scenic drive in the morning. We will stop for coffee and photos at the Equator before continuing through villages surrounded by cultivated land until we reach the lush green tea estates. As we approach the escarpment, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on the timing, you will have lunch either along the way or at the lodge. After checking into the lodge, if time permits, you can take a walk to explore the nearby village and crater lake. In the evening, you can relax and enjoy the stunning views from the lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Begin your day with an early breakfast before embarking on a game drive at 7:00am within the park. During this game drive, you can expect to see the famous Big Five and elephants, lions, and other mammals such as giant forest hogs, bushbucks, kobs, hyenas and waterbucks. In the afternoon, around 3:00pm, prepare for a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise provides an opportunity to observe large numbers of elephants, hippos, buffalo and crocodiles. Additionally, you may spot various bird species, including the rare shoebill. After the boat tour, you will enjoy a brief evening game drive before being transferred back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Kampala

After enjoying an early breakfast, depart for Kalinzu Forest around 6:00am for chimpanzee tracking, where you can encounter our closest relatives in their natural habitat. You will be amazed to see these primates playing, swinging on tree branches and even competing for food. Later, set off on an exciting road trip back to Kampala, with a lunch stop at the Equator. You are expected to arrive late evening, and we will drop you off at your hotel.
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Mweya Safari Lodge Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Mweya Safari Lodge

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$1,181

per person

Guide price

US$1,451 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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