5-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari & Kazinga Channel

Classic Uganda savannah with a watery twist. Track lions on Kasenyi, scan for elephants & buffalo herds, and float past hippos and birds on the photogenic Kazinga Channel.

How it starts

Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park • Kasenyi Plains • Kazinga Channel • Ishasha (tree-climbing lions)
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Style: Budget / Mid-range / Luxury
Perfect for: Mixed wildlife & boat-based photography

Highlights

  • Kasenyi sunrise game drives (lions)
  • Kazinga Channel boat safari (close wildlife)
  • Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions
  • Sunset over crater fields

Photography Focus

Boat-level shots (hippos, elephants), panning on safari tracks, lion behavior, crater patterns from viewpoints.

Best Time

Dry seasons for grass height and visibility.

Included

Transport, park fees, boat safari, full-board, water, photography guidance.
Not included: permits, visas, flights, tips.

Itinerary (Brief)

  • Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe → QE NP (evening drive).
  • Day 2: Kasenyi dawn drive → Kazinga boat safari PM.
  • Day 3: Crater drive & community visit → sundowner.
  • Day 4: Transfer to Ishasha, search for tree-climbing lions.
  • Day 5: Return via the equator.