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3 Day Fly In Tour To Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour
3-Day 2 Nights Fly-In Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour, Uganda
14th Feb
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12th Jul
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Overview
3 Days 2 Nights Fly-In Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Wildlife & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Overview
The 3 Days 2 Nights Fly-In Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park is the perfect luxury short safari for travelers who want to maximize their time in the wild without enduring long road journeys.
Instead of the 7–8-hour drive from Kampala, this tour allows you to fly directly from Entebbe International Airport to the park, arriving early enough to enjoy game drives the same day.
Expect breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable experiences, including a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Why Choose This Fly-In Safari?
- Saves time – no long road transfers
- Ideal for luxury and business travelers
- More time for game drives and relaxation
- Scenic domestic flights over Uganda
- Access to premium lodges inside the park
Safari Highlights
- Scenic flight from Entebbe International Airport
- Game drives in Kasenyi Plains
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Optional visit to Ishasha for tree-climbing lions
- Views of the Rwenzori Mountains
About Queen Elizabeth National Park
Established in 1952, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular wildlife destination, covering approximately 1,978 square kilometers.
The park features diverse ecosystems:
- Savannah plains
- Crater lakes
- Forests and wetlands
- The famous Kazinga Channel
It is home to over 95 mammal species and 600+ bird species, making it a top destination for wildlife and birding safaris.
Fly-In Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Queen Elizabeth & Evening Game Drive
You will be picked up and transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight.
Depending on routing, you will land at Mweya Airstrip or Kasese Airstrip, both serving Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Upon arrival:
- Transfer to your lodge
- Lunch and relaxation
- Evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains
Look out for:
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Lions
- Uganda kob
- Warthogs
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators and active wildlife.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
This cruise is one of the highlights of the park, offering:
- Large concentrations of hippos
- Nile crocodiles
- Elephants and buffalo at the shoreline
- Exceptional birdlife
Optional: Afternoon relaxation or short evening game drive.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Fly Back to Entebbe
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the park before transferring to the airstrip.
Board your domestic flight back to Entebbe International Airport, arriving in time for your onward travel.
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Expect to encounter:
- Lions (including tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector)
- Leopards
- Elephants & buffaloes
- Hippos & crocodiles
- Antelopes such as Uganda kob
- Diverse bird species
Optional Extensions
Enhance your safari by combining it with:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Gorilla trekking
- Kibale National Park – Chimpanzee tracking
- Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation
Tour Overview
Availability
Oct 19 - Dec 22
Duration
3D/2N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Transfers to and from Entebbe/Pakuba Airstrip
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees and activities as per the itinerary
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
- Domestic Flight Transfers
Excluded
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International and internal flights
- Uganda Visa (USD50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
- Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
Itenary
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8:00 AM
Day 1: Of 3 Day Fly-In Tour To Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour. Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ultimate wild safaris guide will pick you and transfer you to Entebbe Airport for your internal flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park landing at either Mweya or Kasese Airstrip.Upon landing, our guide/vehicle will transfer you by road to your respective overnight Lodge. After lunch and a short rest, you will then go for an evening game drive in Kasenyi in search for savannah wild game and depending on your luck, you may spot several animals which may include, herds of buffaloes, elephants, antelopes and big cats like lions and leopards.
Return to your lodge of overnight
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge.
Flight time: one to one and half hours
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08:00 AM
Day 2: Of 3 Day Fly-In Tour To Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour. Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
In the morning after breakfast and you head off to Kasenyi plains for yet another game drive in search for animals you could have missed in your previous game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch and then transfer to the pier for a 2 hour boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel is believed to be the largest natural water channel in the whole world and has the highest concentrations of hippos recorded in the whole world.While on this boat, you can sport several water birds, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and so many animals that visit this channel for drinking water. This cruise also takes you to some fishing villages in the park for you to understand how people can coexist with wildlife in harmony.
Return to your overnight Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge.
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08:00 AM
Day 3: Of 3 Day Fly-In Tour To Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour. Flight Transfer back to Entebbe
After breakfast and if you are booked on the morning scheduled internal flight, you will transfer to Mweya or Kasese Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe. If you are booked on an afternoon flight, you may choose to do a game drive or go for an optional chimpanzee walk in Kyambura gorge before flying back to Entebbe.End of your 3 day Fly in Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Please Note;
This is a private safari and is available upon request. It can be tailored to suite your needs and preferences. We can as well change accommodation/Lodges mentioned in the itinerary to the ones that you prefer. Please contact us with the dates you want to come, number of people in your group and we will check availability of rooms and send you a quote.
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