Day 1 · Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth
Early start from Entebbe and a long road day to Katunguru. Check in, rest by the Kazinga side and enjoy a sundowner.
Uganda safari · 3 days
3-Day Queen Elizabeth Savannah and Kazinga Channel Safari
From US$1,269 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
Savannah, water and no trek. This 3-day private safari gives you a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains and an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, with two nights at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Book this Queen Elizabeth safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala operator. It is part of our Uganda safari tour packages and our 2027 safari packages guide. See the Queen Elizabeth destination page.
From US$1,269 per person, 2 sharing a double room, mid-range lodges, foreign non-resident adults, standard 2027 dates (not April, May or November), excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price. Prices checked: 27 October 2026.
Why this safari?
Queen Elizabeth gives you two very different wildlife mornings and afternoons in three days: open savannah on the Kasenyi plains, then hippos, buffalo and birds along the Kazinga Channel from the water.
Who is this safari for?
Couples and families with three days who want a savannah park and a boat trip without a trek. There is nothing strenuous, and a driver-guide handles the roads.
Physical difficulty
Easy. Vehicle-based game drives and a boat trip. One long road day each way.
Best time to go
Game viewing is easiest in the drier months, January, February and June to September. Uganda runs all year, and April, May and November are quieter and greener.
Your safari vehicle
Private safari vehicle with a UTB-licensed driver-guide.
Your lead planner
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Wildlife & experiences you can expect
- Game drive on the Kasenyi plains
- Kazinga Channel boat trip: hippos, buffalo and birds
- Sundowner beside the Kazinga side on arrival
Serah Foundation, where your booking goes
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
On this safari
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Traveller reviews
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Related planning guides
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Kasenyi game drive and Kazinga boat
Early morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains. In the afternoon, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel for hippos, buffalo and birds.
Day 3 · Back to Entebbe
Breakfast at the lodge, then the road back to Entebbe.
Add a night and a Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee walk for a 4-day trip, priced in your quote, or see our 4-day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth safari. Our other 3-day Queen Elizabeth safari is the lower-priced option.
Highlights
- Kasenyi plains game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat trip
- Two nights at Katunguru, at the edge of the park
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Typically included
- Queen Elizabeth park entry for two days
- Kasenyi game drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip
- Private safari vehicle & UTB-licensed driver-guide
- Park entry fees as listed
- Mid-range accommodation, half board at the lodges, lunch on the road and on activity days
- Airport transfers: the trip starts and ends in Entebbe
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Drinks, laundry, porter fees & tips
- Optional activities not in the itinerary
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits: this itinerary has no primate trek
Lodges on this route
Mid-range lodges priced into the from-price. The exact property is confirmed in your written quote before you travel.
| Queen Elizabeth | Bush Lodge, Katunguru |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Common questions
How much does the 3-day Queen Elizabeth safari cost?
From US$1,269 per person, 2 sharing a double room, with mid-range lodges, on standard 2027 dates and excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price.
What do I see on the Kazinga Channel?
Hippos, buffalo and birds along the banks, from a boat. We never promise a particular animal because wildlife is wild.
Is there any trekking?
No. This itinerary is game drives and a boat trip only. For gorillas see our Bwindi trips, or add a Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee walk for an extra day.
When is the best time for game viewing?
The drier months, January, February and June to September, make game viewing easiest. The park is open all year.
Do I need a permit?
No gorilla or chimpanzee permit is needed for this itinerary. Park entry for two days is in the price.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa · Meet your planner · Booking terms