Overview
This 3 Days Fly-in Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park is perfect for those who have limited time but still want to experience the beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park without the long drive from Kampala. You’ll fly directly to the park, landing either in Mweya airport or Kasese airport, depending on the weather and flight routing.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start your adventure with a flight from Entebbe Airport to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival at either Mweya or Kasese Airstrip, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge. After checking in, enjoy lunch and a brief rest.
In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in the Kasenyi area. This is your chance to see a variety of savannah wildlife. You might spot buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and possibly even lions or leopards. After the game drive, return to your lodge for the night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge
Flight Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Ride
Start your day early with breakfast before heading out for another game drive in the Kasenyi plains. This drive will give you a chance to see animals you might have missed the previous day.
Return to your lodge for lunch, then transfer to the pier for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This channel is the largest natural water channel in the world and has the highest concentration of hippos globally. During the cruise, you will see a range of wildlife, including water birds, crocodiles, buffaloes, and elephants. You will also visit some fishing villages in the park to learn about how local people live alongside wildlife.
After the boat cruise, head back to your lodge for the night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 3
Fly Back to Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to Mweya or Kasese Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. If you have an afternoon flight, you can choose to go on a game drive or take an optional chimpanzee walk in the Kyambura Gorge before flying home.
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