Classic Safari

Wildlife Safari

Experience the best of Uganda's wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park -- from tree-climbing lions to hippo-filled channels and sweeping savanna plains.

4-5 Days Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda Max 6 per vehicle

Why This Safari?

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most visited park for good reason. Spanning nearly 2,000 square kilometers, it offers incredible biodiversity -- over 95 mammal species and 600 bird species -- across savanna, wetlands, forests, and crater lakes. This safari gives you the full East African wildlife experience without the crowds.

Big Five Territory

Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and abundant wildlife on every game drive.

Water & Land

The Kazinga Channel boat cruise delivers a unique perspective on wildlife from the water.

Diverse Landscapes

From open savanna to crater lakes and underground forests -- every day brings a new scene.

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Arrival & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and begin the scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Pass through the lush countryside, crater lakes, and the western Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at your safari lodge in time for a sunset view over the savanna.

Airport pickupScenic 6-hour driveLodge check-in & welcome briefing

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake early for a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best spots for lion sightings and large herds of Uganda kob. After lunch, board a boat for the famous Kazinga Channel cruise -- spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffalo drinking at the water's edge.

Sunrise game driveBig cat sightingsKazinga Channel boat cruise

Ishasha Sector -- Tree-Climbing Lions

Drive south to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions that rest in the branches of fig trees. Enjoy extended game drives through open plains where elephants, topi, and waterbuck roam freely. Picnic lunch in the wilderness.

Tree-climbing lionsFull-day game driveWilderness picnic lunch

Kyambura Gorge & Nature Walk

Explore the stunning Kyambura Gorge, an underground forest carved by a river into the savanna. Take a guided nature walk along the rim and keep an eye out for chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and a kaleidoscope of tropical birds.

Kyambura Gorge explorationPrimate spottingGuided nature walk

Final Game Drive & Departure

Enjoy one last early morning game drive to catch any animals you missed. After breakfast, depart for Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photos. Alternatively, connect to your next Uganda safari destination.

Morning game driveEquator photo stopAirport transfer