2 days Queen Elizabeth park safari takes you to the second largest game park in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and visited wildlife conservation area because of its amazing scenery, primates, wildlife and birds. It stands out from Murchison falls National Park because of its spectacular scenery and landscape consisting of green rolling hills, crater lakes, forests, wetlands, Savannah, woodlands, the kazinga channel and great sight of the Rwenzori ranges of mountains.

Queen Elizabeth NP was officially gazetted as national park in 1952, occupying over 1978sq.kms of land area. In 1954, its name was changed from the original Kazinga National Park to currently Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park protects an estimate of about 620 bird species, 10 primate species, 95 species of mammals etc. The park’s top most sought for wildlife species on a game drive include leopards, warthogs, lions (including the tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector in the Southern part), elephants, antelopes like Kobs, waterbucks and more.

Detailed 2 Days Queen Elizabeth Park Safari Uganda

Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your Kampala hotel, where you’ll meet your Uganda safari guide. The journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Mbarara-Bushenyi route takes approximately 6-7 hours, with a memorable stopover at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for unique photos marking the division between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Upon reaching Queen Elizabeth NP, named after Queen Elizabeth of England, settle into your accommodation and savor a delightful lunch. Later, embark on a 2-3 hours’ boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise unfolds a captivating world of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and an array of aquatic birdlife, including shoebill storks, Kingfishers, flamingos, and more. Return to your accommodation for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: Guided Game Drive Kasenyi Sector & Departure

Kick off the day with an early breakfast and venture into the Kasenyi Sector for a morning game drive. A 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof ensures optimal wildlife viewing, featuring elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, leopards, and diverse bird species. The Kasenyi sector game drive unfolds over 2-3 hours.

End of 2 Days Queen Elizabeth Park Safari Uganda