4 Days Queen Elizabeth & Ishasha Safari | Tour Overview

Discover the diverse landscapes and wildlife of western Uganda on this 4 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park & Ishasha Safari Experience. This carefully designed safari combines the remote wilderness of the Ishasha sector with the rich wildlife habitats of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The safari offers the opportunity to search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, enjoy thrilling game drives across Uganda’s savannah plains, experience a relaxing boat cruise along the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel, and explore the beautiful Kyambura Gorge through an optional chimpanzee trekking experience.

With comfortable accommodation options ranging from mid-range safari lodges to luxury properties, this itinerary is ideal for travelers looking for a short but rewarding Uganda wildlife adventure.

4 Days Safari Highlights

Experience the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Take a sunset boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds.

Explore the Kyambura Gorge with an optional chimpanzee trekking experience.

Enjoy scenic drives through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda.

Spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, antelopes, and other wildlife species.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Drive to Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your safari begins with a scenic drive towards the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known as Ishasha.

The journey takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing through local communities, rolling hills, and farmland before arriving in the remote wilderness of Ishasha.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this less visited part of the park. Depending on arrival time, you may relax at the lodge or enjoy an optional evening wildlife drive.

Ishasha is famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions, which are often seen resting on large fig trees during the heat of the day.

Accommodation

Mid-range: Enjojo Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 2 – Ishasha Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive through Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.

The open savannah plains of Ishasha provide excellent opportunities to spot lions resting in trees, elephants moving through the grasslands, buffalo herds, Uganda kob, topis, and other wildlife.

After the game drive, continue towards the Mweya region of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Upon arrival at your lodge, enjoy lunch before proceeding for a memorable sunset boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

The Kazinga Channel is one of Uganda’s most spectacular wildlife experiences, offering close views of large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants drinking along the shoreline, and hundreds of bird species.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Mid-range: Ihamba Safari Lodge

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3 – Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Optional Kyambura Chimpanzee Trekking

Wake up early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The park is home to an impressive variety of wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Uganda kob, warthogs, waterbucks, and numerous bird species.

Explore the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park, where predators often follow large herds of Uganda kob.

In the afternoon, you may choose an optional chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge Reserve.

Known as the “Valley of Apes,” Kyambura Gorge is a beautiful underground forest surrounded by savannah plains and offers opportunities to track habituated chimpanzees.

After the activity, return to your lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Optional Activity

Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking: US$100 per person

Accommodation

Mid-range: Ihamba Safari Lodge

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4 – Departure / Continue to Next Destination

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and continue to your next destination.

For travelers returning to Entebbe International Airport, the drive takes approximately 10 hours depending on road conditions and traffic.

This safari can also be combined with other Uganda experiences including:

• Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
• Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
• Lake Bunyonyi
• Murchison Falls Safari
• Rwanda Gorilla Tours

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Accommodation: Not included

4 Days Queen Elizabeth & Ishasha Safari |Safari Rates

Mid-range Package

Optional Activity

Luxury Package – High Season

High Season Months: January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December

Optional Activity

Luxury Package – Low Season

Low Season Months: March, April, May, November

Optional Activity

4 Days Safari Includes

• Accommodation for 3 nights as specified
• Comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle transport
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during safari activities
• All applicable park entry fees
• Wildlife activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Government taxes
• Safari planning and support

4 Days Safari Excludes

• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Meals outside the booked accommodation meal plan
• Drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Optional activities not included in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• German or other language-speaking safari guide

Important Information

1. This safari program can be customized according to your preferred travel dates, accommodation category, and additional activities.
2. Lodge availability and optional activities are confirmed upon booking. If the selected accommodation is unavailable, a suitable alternative of similar quality will be provided.
3. The safari can be combined with other Uganda destinations including Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest, Murchison Falls, and Lake Mburo National Park.
4. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions, road conditions, park regulations, or operational requirements.
5. For travelers interested in chimpanzee trekking, permits should be reserved in advance due to limited availability.

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