A compact two-night Queen Elizabeth National Park safari — a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and game drives in both the Kasenyi and Ishasha sectors, for travellers with a long weekend rather than a full trip.
Not every trip allows two weeks in East Africa. This express itinerary packs a genuine safari — a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, a Kasenyi sector game drive and the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha — into a single long weekend out of Kampala or Entebbe.
One of Uganda's best wildlife-viewing boat trips — hippo pods, elephant herds and prolific birdlife along the water.
Prime early-morning territory for lion prides, Uganda kob and hyena.
A game drive through the sector famous for lions resting up in fig trees — a genuine Queen Elizabeth speciality.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Depart early for the drive south-west to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Morning game drive in the Kasenyi area for lion and general plains game, then continue south to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions.
One last morning game drive before the drive back, with a stop at the Equator crossing en route.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Season | n/a* | $950 | $860 | $780 | $780 | $780 | Get Quote |
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Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
It's enough for a genuine taste — the boat cruise and both game-drive sectors — though our longer Uganda itineraries give more time if the park is your main focus.
Yes, this works well as a stand-alone weekend or as a add-on extension before or after a gorilla trekking itinerary.
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