Day 1 · Arrival
Arrive Entebbe International Airport. Meet your Mwanzo guide, safari briefing, overnight near Lake Victoria or Kampala.
Uganda safari · 3 days
3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda Safari
Indicative from $956 per person · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
A 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda safari with a Kazinga Channel boat cruise and savanna game drives, and tree-climbing lions (Ishasha) among the wildlife you can expect. It is a short, well-paced private safari that starts and ends in Entebbe. Solo travellers, couples and groups are welcome, and every booking supports Serah Foundation.
Book this 3-day Queen Elizabeth National Park safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala tour operator. It is one of our Uganda safari packages for 2027, and you can compare other routes in our Uganda tours and safaris or the full package list. For a Kasenyi plains drive and a boat trip, see our 3-day Kasenyi and Kazinga safari. Check availability or read the safari planning guide.
Why this safari?
Tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and savanna game drives. Queen Elizabeth at its best in a short, well-paced private safari.
Who is this safari for?
Families with teens, couples, and solo travellers comfortable with game drives, gorilla age minimum 15 if primates included.
Physical difficulty
Easy. Vehicle-based game drives and boat cruises; optional short walks.
Best time to go
December to February and June to September for drier tracks and easier game viewing. Green season (March to May) means lush scenery and fewer vehicles.
Your safari vehicle
Private pop-up roof 4×4 (Land Cruiser or equivalent) with UTB-licensed guide (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish), water and charging.
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
- Tree-climbing lions (Ishasha)
- Hippo, buffalo, elephant on Kazinga Channel
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 · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive. Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of Africa's great wildlife corridors.
Day 3 · Departure
Transfer to Entebbe (or Kigali if routed). Day room if evening flight. Farewell from your Mwanzo team.
Highlights
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Time in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with guide (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish)
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Typically included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle & UTB-licensed guide (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian or Spanish)
- Park entrance & conservation fees
- Accommodation as quoted (mid-range or premium)
- Meals as per itinerary (B/L/D)
- Drinking water in vehicle
- Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Gorilla/chimp permits unless stated in quote
- Tips, personal expenses & alcoholic drinks
- Optional activities not in itinerary
Example lodges (named in your quote)
Exact property confirmed in writing before you travel, representative mid-range and premium options:
Mid-range
| Bwindi | Buhoma Haven Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp |
| Queen Elizabeth | Elephant Plains Lodge or Bush Lodge |
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp or Turaco Treetops |
| Murchison | Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison |
Premium
| Bwindi | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs |
| Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge |
| Kibale | Primate Lodge Kibale or Kyaninga Lodge |
| Murchison | Paraa Safari Lodge or Baker's Lodge |
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 a 3-day Uganda safari cost?
Indicative from $956 per person. Final quote depends on lodges, group size, and permit inclusion.
Can I book gorilla trekking Uganda as a solo traveller?
Yes. Mwanzo Tours runs private departures for solo travellers, couples, and groups, no forced large bus groups.
Does Mwanzo secure gorilla permits?
Yes. We purchase Uganda Wildlife Authority permits on your behalf once a deposit is received. Peak season requires 3 to 6 months lead time.
Is this Uganda safari package customisable?
Every itinerary is tailored to your dates, fitness, and lodge preference. The day-by-day route shown is a proven template.
Can I visit Queen Elizabeth National Park on a short safari from Kampala?
Yes. This 3-day trip is a short private safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a Kazinga Channel safari boat cruise and game drives, and the road transfer from Entebbe or Kampala is part of your written quote. If you have more days, ask about adding Bwindi or Kibale to your Queen Elizabeth safari in Uganda.
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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