Family-friendly

4-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most popular wildlife destination — and for good reason. This 4-day family-friendly safari covers the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, legendary tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, and open savannah game drives. A great introduction to Uganda's wildlife.

4 days

Kampala → Queen Elizabeth → Ishasha

2–10

Easy

From $500

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Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's most popular wildlife destination — and for good reason. This 4-day family-friendly safari covers the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, legendary tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, and open savannah game drives. A great introduction to Uganda's wildlife.

Highlights 3 inclusions

Kazinga Channel cruise

Route Kampala → Queen Elizabeth → Ishasha

Travel path and main park focus.

Price point From $500

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Kampala → Queen Elizabeth NP

Drive west through Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive in Kasenyi sector. Overnight lodge on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 2

Kazinga Channel Cruise + Kasenyi Game Drive

Morning 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel — hippos within metres of the boat, huge crocodiles, and hundreds of water birds. Afternoon game drive. Overnight QE.

Day 3

Queen Elizabeth → Ishasha Sector

Drive to Ishasha in the south of the park. Afternoon dedicated to finding the famous tree-climbing lions resting in giant fig trees. Overnight Ishasha camp.

Day 4

Ishasha Game Drive → Kampala

Early morning game drive in Ishasha. Drive back to Kampala, arriving midday—afternoon.

Inclusions

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Included

All park entrance fees
4×4 safari vehicle & driver-guide
3 nights lodge accommodation
All meals per itinerary
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Bottled water throughout

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa ($50)
Personal expenses
Tips

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★★★★★

Perfect for our family of four including 10 and 12-year-olds. The hippos on the Kazinga cruise had the kids completely amazed. The tree-climbing lions were mind-blowing.

The Johnson Family · USA

★★★★

Great short safari for a first-time Africa visitor. I'd recommend adding 1 extra day to slow the pace, but the sightings were excellent.

Priya N. · India

FAQ

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Is this trip good for children?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth is Uganda's most family-friendly park. The Kazinga cruise is particularly great for kids. No difficult trekking required.

Are tree-climbing lions guaranteed?

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the Ishasha lions are resident in the fig trees in Ishasha sector and sightings are very frequent. Your guide will know where to look.

What other wildlife will I see?

Buffalo herds of hundreds, elephant, Uganda kob, topi, warthog, spotted hyena, and over 600 bird species including the iconic African fish eagle and shoebill stork.

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Keywords

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